Tuesday Tips | Common Invitation Questions

Here are some answers to common invitation questions:

1) Do not use abbreviations.

Example: Spell out words such as Road, Street, and state names; California

2) Do not print a zip code on an invitation

A zip code is not needed to use on line directions and is never needed on an invitation. Usually the zip code will be on the envelope as the return address.

3) Days, dates are always spelled out

Example: Monday or September

4) Times and Years should be spelled out on wedding or formal invitations

Example: Four o'clock in the afternoon  / Two Thousand FourFYI: The "o" and "c" in "o'clock" are never capitalized

5) Punctuation is not used at the end of the lines. (no commas, periods, colons., etc.)

Example: John and Sally invite you to join the fun. (There shouldn't be a period)

6) Commas can be used to separate information that appears on the same line such as:

November 14, 2012 or Rochester, New York

7) FYI Notes - Children Allowed, Mentioning Gifts, Where you're Registered:

It is socially uncouth to mention "no children allowed" or to mention gifts or where you are registered on invitations. Couples follow these rules on strict formal invitations such as black tie or wedding invitations, however, on informal invitations, anything goes and sometimes, the more information, the better. When in doubt, you can inform your guests of any important details when they RSVP to the invitation.