How formal do the invitations need to be addressed? Such as must they be hand written or can I make labels, with Mrs. and Ms. - or can I just put a name "Susie Smith"? Also the return address, should be mine since I am the Maid of Honor or the Brides? - any help/advice would be great thanks this is my first time doing this! :)
2007-03-20 09:29:46 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My MOH printed clear labels in a fancy script on her computer for my shower invitations. The invitations themselves were custom printed (vs. fill in the blank type, which are fine too) to save time and make them look uniform and pretty. The return address is her address, as is the RSVP phone #. You don't have to be super formal using "MRS, MISS, or MS", just plain Mary Smith is fine. I think for a shower invitation there is more room for being less formal. No one would fault a busy MOH for not hand addressing each invitation. Of course the bride will have to hand address the thank you's...but that's not your problem. :-)
2007-03-20 10:46:08 · answer #1 · answered by MelB 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
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How formal do the invitations need to be addressed? Such as must they be hand written or can I make labels, with Mrs. and Ms. - or can I just put a name "Susie Smith"? Also the return address, should be mine since I am the Maid of Honor or the Brides? - any help/advice would be great...
2015-08-12 03:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how formal your shower will be as to how you'll address the envelope's , but mostly if you write the name neatly on the envelopew that's fine.
You want th return address to be yours or someone in the bridal party because you don't want nay getting returned to the bride and ruining the surprise- right? The rsvp number shuld also be yours or a designated person that will take care of that detail
Have fun!
2007-03-20 09:39:02 · answer #4 · answered by littlemiraclesmom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The invites follow the shower: If you're having a super formal shower, you probably want to go with something printed off the computer (or from an invitation website - I like finestationary.com if you have the budget for it) and with formal wording "Please join us for a bridal shower in honor of Susie..." or "You're invited to attend a bridal shower luncheon..." . If the shower is fun and more playful, hand written invites are totally fine, just write them neat and make sure all the info is on there. I'd also suggest a fun wording - for my sister's I used "Before the Miss becomes a Mrs., let's shower her with love and good wishes!" Cheesy, I know, haha! Also, the return address should be yours. You're the one who needs to tally up the # of people for the headcount. This is the one event the bride shouldn't have to worry about, so try to keep her out of the planning as much as you can so she can just show up and enjoy herself. Good luck!
2007-03-20 10:13:22 · answer #5 · answered by joanna2982 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The return address should be yours. However, you may want to include the new couple's new home address (if you know it) just incase someone wants to send them a gift. Just put it somewhere inside the invitations. The formality of the invitations depends on the formality of the bridal shower. You can do labels if you'd like or you can hand write them. Its up to you. Dont stress!!!
2007-03-20 09:48:45 · answer #6 · answered by MariChelita 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Can be as informal as you like..."Susie Smith" is fine, "Ms Susie Smith" is just as acceptable. Handwritten or labels, whichever is easiest for you! Really, a shower doesn't follow as many rules as a wedding. Just make the invitations match the event...if it is a ritzy affair, you do want to go formal, if it is girls getting together, dressed up in a rented hall (aka "normal") then just make it look somewhat "pretty." No need to go over the top....
Return address/RSVP should be you (MOH) or a bridesmaid, not the bride as it is supposed to be a "surprise" (it's usually not, but who cares?)
Also, make sure you mention where the bride and groom are registered, as THIS is the proper place. You are throwing the shower for them (or at least putting on that front) so you telling people where they're registered is not like they're soliciting for gifts.
2007-03-20 09:39:45 · answer #7 · answered by Just tryin' to help 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the bridal shower invites don't need to be formal you an hand write susie smith or type it up and print it out.
the return address should be wherever you want the returns to go -if you are planning it all then have them go to you if the bride is planning them have them go to her.
have fun! God Bless!
2007-03-20 15:57:07 · answer #8 · answered by Ashley 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The return address should be yours- YOU are the hostess and the one issuing the invitations.
NEVER address personal correspondence mechanically(labels or typewriter or computer printer). That is for business correspondance only, and would be bad manners on personal correspondence! They must be hand-addressed (the TO address, I mean. The return address can be a personal return address label).
Honorifics like Mrs. and Ms. can be omitted if you want to but it would make the event less formal. If you have never met the person, you should probably use the honorific for them.
2007-03-20 11:03:05 · answer #9 · answered by Etiquette Gal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got an invitation to a shower that was too cute! The maid of Honor made all of them. She bought tiny little wire hangers and cut out wedding dresses and hung them on the hanger and wrote the invitation on the back of the dress. The dress was decorated w/ white glitter and stuff, didn't look cheap tho. It doesn't need to be formal. Make it fun!
2007-03-20 09:45:03 · answer #10 · answered by ParisLynn16 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋