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Laura
Devoted July 2013

Invitation Etiquette - No inner envelope

Laura, on May 2, 2013 at 12:23 PM Posted in Do It Yourself 0 11

Without an inner envelope, how should I ensure that my guests know if they have a plus 1, or their whole family is invited? I'm including a business card which tells them how to RSVP, can I write it on the back of that? Is that tacky? Smiley smile

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Latest activity by Mrs. Lemmon (Amy H.), on May 2, 2013 at 3:45 PM
  • NJ Bride 2013
    Devoted June 2013
    NJ Bride 2013 ·
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    What about addressing the outer envelope with Mr. John Smith and Guest or Mr. Smith and family?

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  • TrishA
    Super May 2013
    TrishA ·
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    Put it on the main envelope.

    Bob and Sally Bobson and family

    or

    Bob Bobson and guest

    That's what I did.

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  • Laura
    Devoted July 2013
    Laura ·
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    The outer envelope.... so simple! Smiley smile Thank you!

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  • Kristen
    Dedicated January 2014
    Kristen ·
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    I agree it should go on the outer envelope. I personally think that would also look the best while still being correct etiquette wise.

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  • Katie L
    Expert June 2013
    Katie L ·
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    I put it on the outer envelope. But I also broke pretty much every etiquette rule :/

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  • ImHisMRS
    Super August 2013
    ImHisMRS ·
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    Katie L i broke all the etiquette rules as well....I put it on the outter envelope as well.

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  • Katie
    Super June 2013
    Katie ·
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    Yea i agree - screw etiquette. Outer envelope! Thats what i did.

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  • Nicole
    Dedicated July 2013
    Nicole ·
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    We're not doing inner envelopes either. So what we did was on the RSVP card write "__ of 2 attending" so they would know they get a plus 1. Or if its a whole family we would address it to Mr. and Mrs. Smith and then on the RSVP write __ of 6 attending (or however many) so they know the whole family is invited

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  • Ms. M
    VIP December 2012
    Ms. M ·
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    I also listed "and guest" on the outer envelope (assuming they weren't in a relationship, if so I listed their name). For families, you could list "family" or list the children's names under their parents:

    Mr. and Mrs. Smith

    Susie, Katie, and Sally

    Mr. Smith and Family

    You could also only address it to the single guest and include "_ of _ seats have been reserved in your honor" (obviously write 2 of 2 in this case).

    Or, etiquette says it's perfectly fine to address it to the single guest and insert a note saying they can bring someone.

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  • Lucky me
    Master June 2013
    Lucky me ·
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    We did outer envelope too.

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  • Mrs. Lemmon (Amy H.)
    Master March 2012
    Mrs. Lemmon (Amy H.) ·
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    Mr & Mrs. So and so and family. Mr so and so and guest

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