tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033063188743616991.post67451719117074870..comments2023-10-24T11:20:18.615-04:00Comments on Calligraphy by Shannon: Etiquette: Addressing Wedding InvitationsShannon :: The Scribble Padhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07377831013971667963noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033063188743616991.post-15441033600182641262009-02-25T18:08:00.000-05:002009-02-25T18:08:00.000-05:00Mary,Typically, following strict etiquette rules i...Mary,<BR/><BR/>Typically, following strict etiquette rules is an indication of formality, just as the more formal the invitations is, the nicer you tend to dress. The invitation sets the precenent for the wedding.<BR/><BR/>When only using one envelope, it indicates you are having a less formal affair, therefore you can also get away with using less formal etiquette.<BR/><BR/>Here is how I have addressed invitations for only one envelope:<BR/><BR/>The Lewiston Family - very informal<BR/><BR/> - or - <BR/><BR/>Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lewiston<BR/> and family<BR/><BR/>This option is more formal and I typically write the "and family" in lowercase, indented on a second line and in a smaller "font type."<BR/><BR/>Due to an overwhelming number of questions on this topic, I will be posting about this soon!Shannon :: The Scribble Padhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07377831013971667963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9033063188743616991.post-62541602526634923752009-02-25T11:38:00.000-05:002009-02-25T11:38:00.000-05:00Help! I have only an outer envelope. Do you have...Help! I have only an outer envelope. Do you have a list on how to address for children and guests for just one envelope? Everything on the web is for 2 envelopes.<BR/>MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com