1.  VISIT a local paper supply or office supply store to locate the type of paper you would like to        use. Cardstock generally works better for invitations, announcements, R.S.V.P.'s and map        cards. Programs can also be printed on card stock or you may decide to use an attractive,        uniquely, designed paper.

2.  MAKE SURE you use a good quality printer. If you are planning on printing everything in black       ink, you may want to consider using a black & white laser printer. If you choose to print in color       and do not have access to a color laser printer, make sure that your ink jet prints very clean and       clear. If you do not own a good quality printer, check around with friends, work associates or       your boss to see if they have one that they would allow you to use.

3.   CHOOSE your font style carefully. While many of the fancy, scripted styles are appealing, they        are difficult to read. Whenever you are using a small font size, always choose a very clear,        straight font that is easy to read. (Ex. Times, Arial)
       For larger words, you can use the more scripted styles.

4.    REVIEW some of the following examples to get an idea of the correct wording and then let your        creativity soar!

  Remember...
* to spell all names correctly and completely.
* you may abbreviate the suffix, Jr., but it must be    capitalized and preceded by a comma.
* Roman numerals I, II, must also be preceded by a comma.
* abbreviations may be used for Mr. or Mrs., but not for     Reverend, Doctor or Captain.
* you may use a middle initial instead of a complete middle    name. (Richard D. Smith)
* spell out all numbers, sixteenth, three, two thousand, etc.,     for dates and times.
* you may use actual numbers in the street address
* spell out all cities and states - no abbreviations
* spell out the words, street, avenue, road, etc.
* note the spelling of honour

 INVITATIONS ISSUED BY
BRIDE AND GROOM'S PARENTS

 Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis Baker
 and
 Mrs. and Mrs. Roger Vernon Smith
request the honour of your presence
 at the marriage of their children

INVITATIONS ISSUED BY
GROOM'S PARENTS

 Mr. and Mrs. Roger Vernon Smith
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
Barbara Ann Baker
to their son
Richard Dean Smith

 INVITATIONS ISSUED BY
BRIDE AND GROOM

Barbara Ann Baker
and
Richard Dean Smith
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage

 INVITATIONS ISSUED BY
BRIDE, GROOM AND PARENTS

Together with their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis Baker
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Vernon Smith,
Barbara Ann Baker
and
Richard Dean Smith
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage
___________________________

 

INVITATIONS ISSUED BY
ADULT CHILDREN

William J. Leonard, Jr.
David L. Leonard
Barbara A. Smith
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their mother
Sharon Marie
to
Thomas Gardiner

SECOND MARRIAGES

Divorcee or Widow may use maiden name,
former married name or a combination of both names.
Barbara Ann Baker
Barbara Ann Smith
Barbara Ann Baker Smith

DIVORCED PARENTS

Mrs. Joyce Nelson
(remarried - use new married name)
Mrs. Joyce Smith Baker
(not remarried - use maiden & former married name)
Mr. William Lewis Baker
request the honour of your presence

MOTHER AND STEPFATHER

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Cooley
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Barbara Ann Baker
(must use bride's last name in this case)

INVITATIONS ISSUED BY
OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS

Mr. Roger Vernon Baker
requests the honour of your presence
at the marriage of his sister
Barbara Ann

Mr. and Mrs. Oliver J. Olsen
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their granddaughter
Barbara Ann Baker

NOTE:
Anytime the last name of the inviter is different from the last name of the bride, the bride's last name must be used.

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