iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Jul 2, 2017 12:35:37 GMT
How would you address a wedding invitation to a single friend that is dating someone, but you have never met this person. This friends spouse has passed away (and the spouse was the original connection to the friendship).
This friend also has two sons - who are probably not interested in coming to the wedding, but are certainly invited.
This is a single envelope invitation, but does have a RSVP card inside...
Mr. Joe Smith and family and guest?
That seems like a mouthful.. I could also just text him and say " hey your new friend is very welcome to come along"...
Any advice is appreciated.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jul 2, 2017 12:42:30 GMT
What about Boy 1 & Boy 2, Joe Smith and guest.
I'm no Emily post..but that would make sense to me.
Or
Joe Smith and guest (on one line)
Boy & Boy on another
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wellway
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Post by wellway on Jul 2, 2017 12:46:27 GMT
I had similar thought, although I would an send invitation for each boy (make them feel important) and one to Dad addressed Mr Joe Smith and guest. Then put all three invites in the same envelope.
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Post by gar on Jul 2, 2017 12:50:33 GMT
Boy Smith and boy smith , Joe smith and guest.
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lindas
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Post by lindas on Jul 2, 2017 12:57:01 GMT
If the boys are over 18 they should each get their own invitation.
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Post by littlemama on Jul 2, 2017 12:59:52 GMT
If the boys are over 18, they should receive their own invitations. If they are under 18, then I think I would go with Mr. Joe Smith and guest on the outer envelope, then on the inner envelope I would write Joe, Mary, Elmo, and Grover.
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Post by jamiebohbamie on Jul 2, 2017 13:15:56 GMT
How old are the boys? Anyone over 18 should *usually* get their own invite.
Boys under 18
Mr. Joe Smith & Guest
Boy Smith and Other Boy Smith
Boys over 18, under 22ish and in college (this rule is often bent for young adults who still live home and are in school)
Mr. Joe Smith & Guest
Mr. Boy Smith and Mr. Other Boy Smith
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Post by shamrock on Jul 2, 2017 16:24:03 GMT
If you have an outer & inner envelope the outer has the main person you are mailing it to: Mr. John Smith and family. Then inner has the individuals invited: Mr Smith & Guest, Son Smith, Son 2 Smith or if more informal: John & Guest, Son, Son 2.
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Post by hennybutton on Jul 2, 2017 18:35:57 GMT
I really dislike "and guest". It should take very little effort to find out the person's name and put it on the envelope. It would be much nicer for her than to be relegated to "and guest" status.
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Post by lisae on Jul 2, 2017 20:44:49 GMT
I would do Mr. Joe Smith and Family. I think most people know they can bring a date to a wedding. What they don't always know is whether children are invited.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jul 2, 2017 20:57:58 GMT
Mr and guest
and family.. or boys names
Unless they are actually engaged I would not address the guest by name. Thus he can bring whomever. Might not be with the same guess as of the wedding.
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Post by Darcy Collins on Jul 2, 2017 21:00:19 GMT
I would do Mr. Joe Smith and Family. I think most people know they can bring a date to a wedding. What they don't always know is whether children are invited. No one should ever assume they can bring a date to a wedding. |
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