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Just Said Yes June 2016

How Do I Address Invitations w/ Multiple Family Members w/ Different Last Names and same address?

Chandler, on January 19, 2016 at 5:48 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10

Howdy! I have a really weird problem trying to address my save the date and invitations. My fiance's family has quite a few "older people" that all live together in the same home, but are all different last names. In four different instances, at least 3 to 6 last names are assigned to the same address. I know I have read that if sending to two different last names you should send two invitations, but I think sending 6 of the same invitation is excessive in print, postage, and just the fact they all share the same fridge. How in the world do I address this? I am glad they all take care of each other, but this makes a weird situation for invitations.

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Latest activity by BicycleBuiltForTwo, on January 19, 2016 at 8:27 PM
  • Rebecca
    Master November 2015
    Rebecca ·
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    It will seem strange, but each social unit should receive their own. It's not only appropriate, but makes it easier for them to RSVP.

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  • annakay511
    Master July 2015
    annakay511 ·
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    ^ They gave good advice. I'm just here to tell you to change your avatar to something other than the rings Smiley smile

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    Just Said Yes June 2016
    Chandler ·
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    Sorry, I just set this up two days ago and waiting on the photographer to give us our engagements, I will change the photo later this week. Thanks for the advice!

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    Just Said Yes June 2016
    Chandler ·
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    Just did the math. If it's roughly $5 an invitation (including postage and envelope), and I am sending 6 to the same house, it is $30. I have to do this to four separate house, so I am paying $180 to send to the same places over and over.

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  • Miranda
    VIP January 2016
    Miranda ·
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    Yep. That's right. It sucks, but that is proper etiquette.

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    Master October 2013
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    That's how it goes when you spend $5/each per invite.

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  • Reggie
    Master September 2015
    Reggie ·
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    Perhaps try to find cheaper invites. Ours were only just over $1. You really can find some lovely options that aren't so expensive. In order to be polite you need to send each adult/couple/family (meaning a couple with kids) their own invitation. So you either need to pick cheaper invites or deal with the cost.

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  • Kimi
    Master August 2016
    Kimi ·
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    You're sending six to the same house? No one that lives in the house is a couple? Each couple/unit, as pp have said, get their own invitation. One possible way to cut down in cost is to hand deliver them IF they are immediate family members. You can also do online RSVP to cut down postage costs.

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  • BicycleBuiltForTwo
    Master September 2016
    BicycleBuiltForTwo ·
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    My FH's adult sister and adult stepbrother both live with his mom and stepdad. We're sending 3 invited to the address, because they are 3 different "households".

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