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C A P T I VAT I NG C A L L IG R A P H YENVELOPE ADDRESSING ETIQUETTE GUIDEWELCOMETG H O S THELLO@CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COMO
E T I Q U E T T EG U I D ETA BL E OF C ON T E N T SWELCOME 2P R E PA R I N G YO U R A D D R E S S L I S T 3O U T E R V. S . I N N E R E N V E L O P E S 4ADDRESSING ETIQUETTE 5ETIQUETTE EXAMPLES 6P L A C E C A R D S V. S . E S C O R T C A R D S 7A D D I T I O N A L R E S O U R C E S & C O N TA C T 82
E T I Q U E T T EG U I D EC A P T I VAT I NG C A L L IG R A P H YHi there!Welcome to Captivating Calligraphy, a place where you can find all of your wedding calligraphy needs. I am dedicated to providing you withcaptivating calligraphy services that will make a great first impression on guests, family, and friends.I am also committed to making this process as easy and stress-free as possible as I know what it is like to have a million and one thoughts runningthrough your mind while trying to plan a wedding. Through experience, I know how it is to get so consumed with wedding planning and the details,that it can easily overshadow your focus on the marriage itself. Through a stress-free client experience, one of my goals is to help you check off oneof the biggest items off of your wedding to-do list so that you can put more of your time and energy into preparing for what matters most.yourmarriage. While I absolutely love providing wedding calligraphy services for all of my couples, at the end of the day, my personal prayer for you isthat you and your fiancé will have "a marriage more beautiful than your wedding."In the following pages you will find etiquette tips to help you as you prepare your guest list. If you have a special scenario and you do not see anexample to follow, just let me know and I'll do my best to find the answer for you!I am super excited & looking forward to working with you. If you have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to ask!Kindest regards,Owner & CalligrapherHELLO@CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM3
E T I Q U E T T EG U I D EPREPARING YOUR ADDRESS LIST Download the Captivating Calligraphy Address Template Double check all titles and punctuations (i.e. Mr., Mrs., andHERE (handwritten lists will not be accepted).Ms., etc.) as your envelopes will be addressed exactly as theEnter your guest names and addresses as well as thenames/addresses are provided on your list. **Note: 'Miss' isadditional information if you are using both outer and innernot a punctuation, therefore a period is not needed at the end.envelopes.4 'Apartment,' 'Number,' 'Boulevard,' and 'Unit' should be Alphabetize your list by last name (this makes it easier in thewritten out and placed in a separate column from the streetevent there are changes or additions to your list throughout theaddress.process.Numbers 1-10 should be written out (i.e. Ten South TigerIf you have any international addresses, be sure that theyBoulevard).are at the top of your list if you would like to have thoseAll postal and state abbreviations should be spelled out (i.e.completed first in order to get them in the mail earlier thanPost Office Box, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, etc.).the others.HELLO@CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM
ADDRESS ETIQUETTE EXAMPLESOUTER ENVELOPEMr. and Mrs. Andrew HightowerMarried CoupleMarried Couple w/ children under 18living at homeMarried Couple w/ Children over 18living at homeMarried Couple Man is a DoctorMarried Couple Both are DoctorsMarried Couple Woman is a DoctorMarried Couple Man is a JudgeMarried Couple Woman is a JudgeMarried Couple Both are LawyersUnmarried Couple Living TogetherSingle Woman and GuestSingle Man and GuestINNER ENVELOPEMr. and Mrs. HightowerMr. and Mrs. HightowerMr. and Mrs. Andrew HightowerLily & ChristopherMr. and Mrs. Andrew Hightower*children are listed from oldest to youngest*children over 18 years old should each receive aseparate invitationDoctor and Mrs. Andrew HightowerDoctor and Mrs. HightowerThe Doctors HightowerOR: Doctor Andrew Hightower and Doctor Amy HightowerOR: Doctor and Mrs. Andrew HightowerThe Doctors HightowerMr. and Mrs. Andrew HightowerOR: Doctor Amy Hightower and Mr. Andrew HightowerOR Doctor and Mrs. HightowerDoctor Amy and Mr. HightowerOR Mr. and Mrs. HightowerThe Honorable and Mrs. Andrew HightowerJudge and Mrs. HightowerMr. and Mrs. Andrew HightowerOR: The Honorable Amy Hightower And Mr. AndrewHightowerMr. and Mrs. HightowerOR Judge Hightower and Mr. HightowerMr. and Mrs. Andrew HightowerMr. and Mrs. HightowerMiss Amy Smith & Mr. Andrew HightowerOR: Ms. Amy Smith & Mr. Andrew HightowerMiss Smith & Mr. HightowerOR: Ms. Smith & Mr. HightowerMissy Amy SmithMiss Smith and GuestMr. Andrew HightowerMr. Hightower and GuestHELLO@CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM
E T I Q U E T T EG U I D EOUTER & INNER ENVELOPES0102OUTER ENVELOPESINNER ENVELOPESThe outer envelope includes the guests’ title, first, middle (optional),The inner envelope includes the title and last names of the specificand last names.people invited. This allows you to be very clear about who is or (byomission) is not invited to the wedding.*Additional guests, escorts, and children are written only on the inner envelope.According to etiquette, if a person or child is not listed on the inner envelope, thenhe/she is not invited to the wedding.HELLO@CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM6
E T I Q U E T T EG U I D EADDRESSING ETIQUETTE0102OUTER ENVELOPESINNER ENVELOPES Married couples with the same last name are noted with an "and" betweenthe names and both names are written on the same line Unmarried couples are not noted with an "and" between the names are listedon separate lines with the woman's name first. Medical doctors can be spelled "Dr." or “Doctor." Suffixes 'junior' and 'senior' should be lowercase. If you prefer to use theabbreviations, use 'Jr.' and ‘Sr.' Suffixes are only used on the outer envelope, not the inner. Including 'and guest' on the inner envelope implies that the person invited is welcometo bring a guest. Including 'and Family' on the inner envelope implies that the person is welcome toinvite extended family to the wedding. Therefore, it is recommended to specify thenames of the extended family members on the inner envelope versus 'and Family.' Children should be listed by first names only and by order of birth. Children who are18 or older who are welcome to bring a guest should receive their own invitation. If a guest is in a relationship with someone and they are not living together, and youknow their date's name, include their full name on the inner envelope: Adults who are living together but not in a relationship should each receiveMs. Stromtheir own invitation.Mr. Christopher James Children who are old enough to bring guests should also receive their owninvitations separate from their parents'.HELLO@CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM7
E T I Q U E T T EG U I D EP L AC E C A R D S V. S . E S C O RT C A R D S0102PLACE CARDSESCORT CARDSPlace cards are more formal and specific than escort cards as theyEscort cards are less formal as they direct your guests to a specificdirect guests to a specific table and specific seat at the reception.table but allows them to choose their seat at the table.*Recommendation: Drop titles to allow for names to be written larger andmore legible on place cards.HELLO@CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM8
A D D I T I O N A LR E S O U R C E SC A P T I VAT I NG C A L L IG R A P H Y9For additional resources and creative process information, please be sure to check out my websitecaptivatingcalligraphy.comFAQ’SPROCESSBe sure to look throughA step by step look at themy detailed list ofcomplete design processfrequently askedwhen working with me.questions.INQUIRIESTERMSHave additional questions?For a complete list of myReady to work together, beterms of service, pleasesure to submit your inquiryreview the full list here.here.HELLO@CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM CAPTIVATINGCALLIGRAPHY.COM
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