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Ester C
VIP July 2012

Help addressing invitations.

Ester C, on March 8, 2012 at 1:59 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9

We are inviting a few couples with only one child. Do I put:

Mr. and Mrs. Smith & son/daughter?

Mr. and Mrs. Smith & Family?

Mr. and Mrs. Smith & Johnny?

Help and thank you.

9 Comments

Latest activity by Ester C, on March 8, 2012 at 3:55 PM
  • Honey B.
    Master May 2012
    Honey B. ·
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    I personally like "and family"

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  • Kelly King
    Kelly King ·
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    Formally, I would use the child's name if you have the information. If you put "& Family" lots of assumptions can be made as to who they can invite with them. To some people & Family means they can bring their mom and their 3 cousins with them.

    Here is a link for more help:

    http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-invitations/articles/addressing-wedding-invitations.aspx?MsdVisit=1

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  • Hayley C™
    Master March 2008
    Hayley C™ ·
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    I always thought it looked nice with the kids on the 2nd line.

    Mr. and Mrs. John Smith

    Messrs. Chris Smith

    123 Street Drive

    City, State Zip Code

    http://hobartsprinting.com/addressing.php

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  • Jim Drinkuth
    Jim Drinkuth ·
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    And more addressing help...

    http://invitationdiscounters.com/Helpful_Hints_form_yip.pdf

    Also...some assembling guidelines which can come in handy.

    Best of luck for your big day!

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  • Tiffany M. ( Tiffany P.)
    Master August 2012
    Tiffany M. ( Tiffany P.) ·
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    We are going to do "and Family". Most of our friends and family would not think to add extra guests.

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  • Lindy
    Super April 2012
    Lindy ·
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    Tiffany - I thought the same thing, but I was WRONG! Just beware.

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  • Carrie
    Master December 2011
    Carrie ·
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    We listed actual names and put them on the second line under the parents name.

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  • Honey B.
    Master May 2012
    Honey B. ·
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    Good point on the inviting extra guests- I didn't even think about that. Good thing I put the # of seats reserved.

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  • Ester C
    VIP July 2012
    Ester C ·
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    Thanks everyone and thanks for the links!

    I didn't really like the idea of "& Family" if they only have the one child because like some said I don't want them to bring the sister to the brother-in-law on the 2nd cousins side!

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