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preparing your guest list

Below are some tips for compiling your address list. If you have any additional questions, I will be happy to assist you.

• Nicknames and abbreviations should be avoided if possible, except for Mr., Mrs., Miss, Ms., etc.
• Cities, States, and Numbered Streets are to be written out in full (with the exception of Washington, D.C.) Saint (St.) and Mount (Mt.) can be written either way.

• To verify zip codes on the Internet, please visit www.usps.com/zip4. Zip codes should only be five numbers. (The extra 4 are only for bulk mailing purposes -- wedding invitations would not apply). Please pay careful attention to the proper addressing of foreign guests, great tips can be found on www.usps.com.  

• Don't address male guests as "Mr." if female guests won't have titles.

• Married couples with different last names should be noted with "and" between their names. Unmarried couples are not joined with "and" and their names appear on separate lines.

• Single women of any age can be called "Miss," although it is also common to use that title for girls under the age of 13. Addressing boys as "Master" until their thirteenth birthday is appropriate for a formal reception. It is always acceptable, however, to use children's names without any titles.

• For inner envelopes, please note if you would like the "F" in family and the "G" in guest capitalized.

submitting your guest list
  
When you prepare your guest list, the easiest and most efficient way is to create your list using Microsoft Word, Excel, or another text document. I prefer to have the list typed (not handwritten) and sent as an email attachment, if at all possible. If doing a spreadsheet, one column should be for "Outer Envelope" and the second for "Inner Envelope" Please don't type in all capital letters, it makes it hard to read. A good idea is to number each guest name. This makes for easy reference if there are any questions. If you have any addresses that are incomplete, please make note so I know to wait until you have confirmed the correct information. Please keep in mind if you abbreviate states or other words, I will write it out in full. Please include at least one line space between guest entries to keep them separated. 

 A complete guest list is to be submitted at once, not in sections. I know there will always be late additions or last-minute changes, and that is fine as long as I have the most complete list by the project start date. Late additions and changes will be accepted as long as I am still working on the project. If the project is already completed and there are additions, there will be a fee assessed.

Spelling or address errors that are not corrected before the item is addressed will be rewritten, and you will be charged for both the original item and the corrected item. Errors that are my fault will be rewritten at no charge.

timeline

To address 100 invitations, both inner and other envelopes, takes me two to three days from the approval of the sample and upon receiving the final guest list, depending on the script. Generally, placecards are completed in one day, and those are arranged do be completed the week of your wedding when your guest list is confirmed.  Please book orders in advance, especially if you wedding is in the Spring or Summer. You should send out your invitations six to eight weeks before your wedding date. Rush order are accepted if my schedule permits, a rush fee may be applied. Please note that in order for me to stick to the timeline I provide you, I must receive all items, complete and accurate from you by the dates we negotiate. If at any time you wish the change the due date to an earlier date after the work schedule is set, and I am able to meet the new date, a rush fee may apply. I will do my best to accomodate any orders!