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Which Envelope is Which?

The Proper Use of Inner and Outer Envelopes

Since the beginning of time we have been using two sets of envelopes for invitations. Just kidding...but this is a long running tradition in the invitation field. According to Emily Post's Etiquette: 17th Edition, there are some rules you should stick to when addressing these gems.

Close family and friends-Address the outer envelope with full names, but use the inner envelope for familiar names.

Married couples with young children-Use the parents full names on the outer envelope, but name the children on the inner envelope along with the parents.

Teens in the home-Children 13 or older should receive their own invitations, if this is not possible send it with the families using the title of Miss or Mr.

Couples who live together-Address one invitation to both as long as you know that the two people live together as a couple.

An invitee and a guest-Address the invitation to the invitee on the front and include "and Guest" on the inner envelope.

I hope this helps your inner and outer envelope inquiries. Please feel free to post any of your etiquette questions and I will be more than happy to help!

Haunted Poker Night

If Halloween isn't a reason to throw a party, I don't know what to do. With fall weather creeping in and our new Halloween invitations up I am feeling festive. Tommorrow I'm hosting ladies poker night with a haunted theme. This doorfetti was created out of a garbage bag and a theraputic 10 minute scissor session. Whats cheaper and easier than that! Throw your brooms on the front porch and cheers to some witches brew, It's Halloween season! We will be playing some Texas scoldem' and Elvira's Tventy vone card draw. When opening the door to greet your guests say "you rang" in your best Unckle Fester voice. I bought some decorations that will get recycled into my Halloween costume. I would share this however we do a fierce costume contest every year at the office (everything is very hush hush, we even do live performances - it's huge)!

Guest Oopsies!

Guest Oopsies #1: We attended a friend's wedding in Boston and only knew of one person going, so everyone else was a stranger. We were staying at the hotel where the wedding was and we were also invited to the rehearsal dinner the night before. So we went downstairs to the dinner and found there was a room full of guests already enjoying the buffet, so we dipped in and chose a table because there were no signs of place cards or assigned seating. As we began to enjoy the Indian Cuisine, I glanced over at a party favor that read Sara and Samir. But that was not my friend's name, her name is Mona. We very swiftly put down our forks and ran out, in fact leaving track marks. Within 10 feet of this ballroom was my friend's rehearsal dinner. Lesson learned: Check out the party favors first to see whose wedding it is before you dig in!

Give 'Em What They Need!

Think that bridal showers are full of girly gifts and frilly flowers? Think again. From power tools to delicious family recipes, every bride and groom can use a little surprise. Check out some of these party ideas to shake things up at your shower!

The Power Shower
If your gift plugs into a wall, than it is legit! This party is man-inspired and will be sure to get all those power goodies around the house that will put your groom to work!

‘Round the Clock Shower
For this shower give the guest a time of day to get a gift for. For example 9:00 am would be a good time for a toaster, and 9:00 pm may be good for glasses to toast with! Check out the Round the Clock invitation for this party; it even has a clock at the top where the time can be drawn in!

Make it with Love Shower
Does your lady or man have a hard time in the kitchen? With this shower the idea is to get great recipes from friends and family, so there will be no more woes around dinner time.

Blue Print Shower
Moving into your new dream house, but have nothing to put in there yet? With a theme like this, you can let your guests know that you are starting from the ground up.

Showers don’t have to be traditional, like our showers of the past. You can give it a theme to show your guests exactly what you need, but still have the ability to add a creative flare!

Featured invitations from top to bottom: Made with Love, Round the Clock, Power Tools and Construction Plans.