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Lisa Marie
Super June 2012

Abbreviate state name or spell out?

Lisa Marie, on March 31, 2012 at 8:11 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10

When I had our invitations printed, I put our return address on the back flap of the envelope and abbreviated the state name. Should I spell out the state name in the guests' addresses or abbreviate them to match our address on the back?

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Latest activity by Shellie, on March 31, 2012 at 11:35 PM
  • Alina
    VIP August 2012
    Alina ·
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    I would just abbreviate them. I don't think it would make a huge difference and it's less you have to write out Smiley smile

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  • MrsO
    Master May 2012
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    I would spell them out personally as I prefer the way it looks. It isn't like they are on the same side to be compared.

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  • krisalicious
    Master April 2012
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    I spelled ours out, I think it looks nicer. Although either way is fine and nobody will pay attention. Smiley smile

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  • Lisa Marie
    Super June 2012
    Lisa Marie ·
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    I like it spelled out better - just wanted to make sure it doesn't look silly since it's abbreviated on the back

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  • heavenlyyoyo
    VIP August 2012
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    I would abbreviate to be consistant

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  • krisalicious
    Master April 2012
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    Nah. Since the return address is on the back nobody will notice. I think your pen/ink color and the print/writing style should be somewhat consistent but nobody's going to notice the state abbreviation, I don't think.

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  • Kelley
    Super May 2012
    Kelley ·
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    Martha Stewart says to spell it outSmiley smile

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  • ashlee
    Master January 2012
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    They should be spelled out :o)

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  • B'Loved
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    B'Loved ·
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    Ours will be spelled out.

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  • Shellie
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    Shellie ·
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    I abbreviated. Fits on a label better seeing as many of our guests are from longer names places, like Des Moines, Washington. just so much.

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