1. Slide the reply card faceup beneath the flap of the reply envelope.
2. Set the reply card and envelope facedown on the reception card.
3. Set the reception card faceup on top of the invitaiton. A piece of tissue paper over the invitation prevents smudging.
4. Place the invitation and enclosures in the ungummed inside envelope with the lettering facing the back of the envelope. For folded invites, the fold runs along the bottom of the envelope.
5. Place the inside envelope in the outer mailing envelope so that the unsealed flap of the inner envelope is neatly tucked away.

Seem complicated? eventements will be happy to assemble your invitations for you! Please visit our website for more information, www.eventements.com

Mr. and Mrs. John Davidson
123 Main Street
Merrytown, MA 12345

Whether you’re hiring us to calligraphy the names of your invited guests or you’re trying your own hand at the task, listed below is the proper procedure. Here are the ins and outs of addressing invitations, right at your fingertips.

The outer envelope:
This is where you write the recipients’ full names, official titles, first names, and the rest. It’s where tradition is upheld, decorum celebrated; that means no cutting corners with abbreviations like Dr., NY, or St. (Mrs., Mr., Ms., and Jr. are the only acceptable shorthands). Some examples:

Single Recipient
If the single guy or girl is bringing a date who is someone you know, get the individual’s address and send a separate invitation because “& Guest” on an outer envelope can be impersonal. Roommates who aren’t honeys should each receive their own invite.
Ms. Abigail Ansch
44 Acorn Drive
Houston, Texas 11111

Married Couple, Traditional
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Paris
92 Pacific Avenue
New York, New York 12121

Married Couple, Modern
Harold and Emma Paris
92 Pacific Avenue
New York, New York 12121

Married Couple, Different Last Names or Unmarried Couple, Living Together
Always list the names in alphabetical order (and on their own lines if unmarried).
Ms. Connie Chideya & Doctor Darren Duncan
18 Blueberry Road
Boston, Massachusetts 30303

Invited With Kids
Names of children under 18 years old need not appear on the outer envelope, but over-18ers who live at home should either appear on their parents’ envelope or, preferably, be sent their own invitation.
Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Estonia
& Farrah Estonia
195 Oak Boulevard
Chicago, Illinois 51515

The Inner Envelope
Formal invitations are always slipped into an unsealed inner envelope to be placed inside the outer envelope. They are addressed in a more informal fashion — typically only title abbreviations and last name — and include the names of all invitees at the address, including children. For example:
Mr. and Mrs. Estonia & Farrah, Gilbert, and Harriet

– Hagar Scher from the Knot

FINISHING TOUCHES
Remember, your invitations are the first tangible example your guests will have of your wedding, and they can go a long way toward setting the tone.

A final consideration: In addition to addressing the envelopes, we can stuff, seal, and stamp the invitations, which is a simple way to save some time.

1. Q. How long have you done calligraphy and how were you trained?
A. Artists by nature, we started Calligraphy by Brandi in 2004. Calligraphy has been a successful side job since then, when we decided to roll it into eventements to offer additional services. Jessica was trained in high school, and both sisters were trained by their father, who also did Calligraphy as a side job.

2. Q. How much will it cost?
A. Our prices are clearly spelled out on the Calligraphy Pricelist, no matter what font style you choose. Please visit www.eventements.com/Calligraphy.html to view our price list.

3. Q. Can you match the font on my invitation to the envelopes?
A. Of course we can! We would be glad to send you a sample.

4. Q. What is the turnaround time?
A. We recommend two weeks.

5. Q. Are you willing to stamp, seal, and stuff envelopes?
A. Yes, most definitely, we would be happy to. The price for collating is also listing on the Price List.

6. Q. Will you need extra envelopes?
A. We would like for you to order 25% extra. The truth is, mistakes can happen. We sometimes focus so hard on letter formation that we might misspell something.

7. Q. Will you redo mistakes free of charge?
A. We most certainly will if it is our mistake. However, if by chance it is your mistake, as in, you gave us the wrong name, then you we will have to charge you the difference.

8. Q. What are some letter and design styles?
A. You can find all of the choices on our website and through our previous font blog. Since we have two full time calligraphers and another in training, we are able to provide a wide array of fonts and style choices. It’s completely up to you, and what you like.

9. Q. Do you have references?
A. In addition to our testimonials listed on the website, we would be willing to give you a couple of our previous client’s contact information.

10. Q. Do I sign a contract?
A. We will send you a contract. Everything will be spelled out in writing, and there are no hidden costs or fees.