Tips & Guidelines

Having trouble deciding exactly how to phrase your invitation? Not sure exactly what the "rules" are?

No problem! Below are some basic tips on creating your invitation. Be sure to download Mayla's Invitation Guidebook, which includes step by step instructions, easy to follow templates, and addressing examples.

Planning a South-Asian (Indian) wedding? Download our specially designed guide for Indian weddings.

Basic Invitation Etiquette:

• When to Mail: Invitations should be mailed at least six weeks prior to the event. A Save the Date card sent earlier (4 months or more) may help guests plan ahead.
• Response Cards: the respond-by dates should be at least 2 weeks prior to the wedding, but the earlier the better.
• No punctuation: Commas should be use to separate day/date, city/state. Periods should only be used the end of Mr., Mrs.
• No abbreviations: Spell out Reverend, Doctor, Day, Date and Time (exceptions are Mr., Mrs., jr.)
• Only proper nouns are capitalized: People, Places, State, Day, Month, (exception is the year line "Two thousand" )

Basic Addressing Guidelines:

• Names should be completely spelled out: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathon Jones
• Children under 18: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathon Edwards Jones, Allison and Jason
• No Abbreviations: Streets and States should be spelled out

(Remember, these tips are just a guide. Adjustments should always be considered to fit the mood and style of your event.)