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• All guest lists MUST be typed.
• Please use WORD for creating your list. Please convert Excel spreadsheet to Word document.
• Please do not use all caps.
• Number your addresses. Place the number above the address as shown below in the sample.
• Put the zip code on its own line.
• Do not use initials or abbreviations (except for titles): spell out first and last names, street names, apartment, place, court, avenue, and states.
• Do not use "&" instead of "and" (for example -- do not put Mr. & Mrs. Smith).
• Always include titles. For example: Mr., Mrs., Ms., Miss, Dr., etc.
• Please obtain the correct title for clergy or military guests.
• Professional designations such as Esq., MD, PhD, etc. are not appropriate for wedding stationery. However, a title such as Dr. is appropriate. "Dr." may be used instead of "Doctor"."And Family", "And Guest" and children's names do not go on the outer envelope. These phrases and names appear on inner envelopes only in an envelope set. If you have only outer envelopes (no inner envelopes), then it is acceptable.
• "Sr.", "Jr." and "III" only appear on the outer envelope after the man's last name. However, these are not put on the inner envelope.
• Inner envelopes should include a title and last name only (except for invited children younger than 18 in which case only the first name is used). Less formal invitations allow for the use of first names such as Mom and Dad, or Dayna and Tim on inner envelopes. Children older then 18 should receive their own invitation, even if they are still living at home.Use home addresses only.
• Lists should be typed using a standard font like Times and a 12 point font, in the following format. Put your name, contact info., marriage date and completion date needed at the top of the list. Also put any specific requests as well:

1. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Adams 2458 Southwest Pine Place Pine Valley, Georgia 55555 Mr. and Mrs. Adams Erika and Joel 2. Mr. Robert Kelly, Sr. 12 Madison Avenue Apartment 4G New York, New York 55555 Mr. Kelly and Guest

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