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Just Said Yes November 2012

Addressing invitations with middle name

Marisol, on August 3, 2012 at 11:27 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6

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Hi. I'm not finding the answer to this as I search the forums. Maybe I'm not digging deep enough.

I'm curious as to, when you address your invitations, do you include the guest's middle name, if it's known? I've read that you do include the middle name if it's a formal invitation. Our's is not formal, as we'll only have the 5x7 invitation in one enveloper, requesting RSVP via our website.

My future sister-in-law doesn't think it's needed, as she and her husband have received wedding invitations w/out them. But my future mother-in-law does think it's needed.

Thoughts?

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Latest activity by Liz, on August 3, 2012 at 12:12 PM

Master December 2012
Just Reenski · on August 3, 2012 at 11:31 AM
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Welcome to WW, Marisol! I agree, a middle name isn't necessary. Even if it was formal, it would be weird to receive an invite with my full name on it. Save the time and space, just go with first and last name.

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Master March 2012
Mrs. Lemmon (Amy H.) · on August 3, 2012 at 11:34 AM
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Not needed. I didn't use middle names and my invited were pretty formal
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Just Said Yes November 2012
Marisol · on August 3, 2012 at 11:35 AM
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Thank you! That's how I was feeling as well.
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VIP September 2012
Shannon S (Mrs Ski) · on August 3, 2012 at 11:37 AM
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I agree, I wouldn't write there middle name unless they are called by it, first will be good enough
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Master September 2010
WasSoon2BMrsSmith · on August 3, 2012 at 12:04 PM
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I wouldn't some people hate their middle name
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Liz · on August 3, 2012 at 12:12 PM
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In the etiquette book I'm reading, it suggested putting the middle name for formal invites only - but it seemed like that was simply because putting a middle initial would be inappropriate so you should put the full name.

But, I agree with everyone else, I wouldn't.
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