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Dear Marcia

 


Every week, renowned Bay Area wedding consultant and instructor, Marcia Coleman Joyner, answers your questions in her column, Dear Marcia. Submit a question or view recent columns.

Question : Dear Marcia, I am at the point of sending out my invitations but my fiancé and I are having some troubles with the etiquette of making it known that the invitation is limited to them and not their new relationship or their Children, but I think it sounds rude. If you can give me some pointers for both situations, I would appreciate it. Thank you for all your help! Michelle Perry

Answer :

Dear Michelle:
 
Congratulations on your up-coming wedding!
 
The outside envelope should be addressed to the husband and his wife, (OR SINGLE GUEST) using his full name (without abbreviations) - i.e.:  Mr. and Mrs. James Larry Jones.  IF children are invited, the inner envelope would read: Mr. and Mrs. Jones (FIRST & MIDDLE NAME OMITTED)...AND THE FIRST NAMES OF THEIR MINOR CHILDREN., i.e.:  Mr. and Mrs. Jones (on the first line) ON THE SECOND LINE:  Susan and Peter.
 
IF CHILDREN ARE NOT INVITED, you may include the words "An Adult Reception" on the left corner copy of the Invitation, as well as on the reception card, if the reception is held in a different location.  It is NOT proper etiquette to include the words "No children please".  FYI:  You are NOT obligated to invite a guest for a single person who is not in a committed relationship.  If your guests respond with a number that is larger than those invited (HOW RUDE!), a telephone call would be recommended, indicating that you regret that you are unable to accommodate their guest(s) or children due to the "limited capacity" at the reception site.  I hope this is helpful.
My best wishes for a "joyous" wedding!
 
With warm regards, Marcia
 

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