BABY ANNOUNCEMENTS
* Baby Announcements should include:
Baby’s Name
Baby’s Birthdate
Baby’s Time (optional)
Baby’s Weight and Length (optional)
Parents’ Names (can also include siblings’ names)
* Wording Suggestions for Baby Announcements:
Mary and Steve Davis
are happy to announce
the arrival of
Welcomed with open arms
Proud Parents Mary and Steve Davis
are happy to announce
the arrival of
A New Member of our Family has Arrived
To Proud Parents,
Mary and Steve Davis
Welcomed with Love,
Mary, Steve and Abbey Davis
MOVING/CHANGE OF ADDRESS ANNOUNCEMENTS
* Moving/Change of Address Announcements should include:
Name(s) of Individuals with New Address
New Address: Street Address,
City, State and Zip Code
Phone Number (optional)
Email Address (optional)
* Wording Suggestions for Change of Address Announcements:
Just Moved
Our New Address
We’ve moved to a New Home
We have a New Address
New Home
The Davis Family has a New Address
SAVE THE DATE
* Save the Date Cards should include:
Couples’ Names
Wedding Date
Place/Location (optional)
Invitation to follow
* Wording Suggestions for Save the Date cards:
Save the Date
Please reserve the Date of
… are getting Married
for our Wedding
for the Wedding of
for the Marriage of
NOTECARDS
* Titles such as Mr., Mrs., and Ms. Are not usually used on casual personalized notecards.
* Suggestions for writing notes: (suggestions are based on writings by Emily Post)
As stated in Emily Post’s Etiquette book “You don’t have to excel in writing to compose a good note. The best personal notes are conversational, reflecting both your personality and speech”
Don’t replace phrases typical of your speech with more formal language.
Use contractions.
Occasionally, insert the person’s name to add a touch of familiarity and affection.
Use punctuation to enliven your writing.
Keep it as short as possible. The brief tale is always more interesting than the drawn out one.
WRITING THANK YOUS
* What should be included in a Thank You Note:
Express appreciation for the specific gift or kindness.
Refer to the intended use for money or gift cards.
Show interest in the gift giver, not just the gift.
Add some personal information.
HOLIDAY CARD GREETINGS
* (See Holiday > Holiday Card Greetings)
PARTY INVITATIONS
* Invitations should include:
Name or Names of Hosts (Usually First & Last)
The Nature of the Occasion
The Date and Time of the Event
The Location
RSVP or Regrets Only with Phone Number and/or Email
Special Information (Maps, Uniform, Bring a Dish, Etc.)
BABY SHOWER
* Baby Shower invitations should include:
The Nature of the Occasion (Baby Shower)
Who the Party is Honoring, usually the first and last name of Mother-to-Be or Parents-to-Be
The Day, Date and Time of the Event
The Location/Place Name
The Host(s) of the Event
RSVP or Regrets Only with Phone Number and/or Email
Reply by Date (optional)
Special Information (Registry info, Sex of Baby, Nursery Colors, Etc.)
* Wording Suggestions for Baby Shower invitations:
You are invited to a Baby Shower for
Please join us as we shower
Please join us for a Baby Shower
in honor of
It’s a Baby Shower
please join us to honor
BRIDAL SHOWER/COUPLES SHOWER
* Bridal Shower/Couples Shower invitations should include:
The Nature of the Occasion (Bridal Shower or Couples Shower)
Who the Party is Honoring, usually the first and last name of Bride-to-Be or Bride and Groom-to-Be)
The Day, Date and Time of the Event
The Location/Place Name
The Host(s) of the Event
RSVP or Regrets Only with Phone Number and/or Email
Reply by Date (optional)
Special Information (Registry Info, Recipe Card, Themed Gift, Etc.)
* Wording suggestions for Bridal Shower invitations:
Bridal Shower/Couples Shower
Please join us to honor
You are invited to a Bridal Shower/Couples Shower Honoring/In honor of
Please join us for a Bridal Shower/Couples Shower Honoring/In honor of
You are cordially invited to a Bridal Shower/Couples Shower Honoring/In honor of
You are cordially invited to a Bridal Luncheon for
CHILDRENS INVITATIONS
* Invitations for Children’s Parties should include:
Full Name of the Host or Hostess (Child)
Nature of the Party (Birthday, Etc.)
The Day and Date of the Event
The Time of the Event (Be clear about ending times so parents know when to pick up their children)
The Location
RSVP with your Full Name and Phone Number
Add any special requests (Costumes, Etc.)
* Advice from Emily Post:
“Children’s Invitations should be mailed. Do not hand out invites at
school or at extra-curricular activities unless ALL are invited. This includes casual get-togethers and parties.”
* Wording Suggestions for Children’s Party Invitations:
Please join us in celebrating
Timothy’s 2nd Birthday
Timothy’s 2nd Birthday
come help us celebrate
Please join us for
Timothy’s 2nd Birthday
NAMES, TITLES AND GRAMMAR TIPS
* When titles are used the husband’s name usually comes first:
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson
Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson
Colonel and Mrs. Joseph Johnson
* When a woman holds a professional/elected title and her husband uses a social title, the wording is:
Senator Jane Johnson and Mr. Joseph Johnson
* Without titles the wife’s name should come first:
Jane and Joseph Johnson
* Widows usually retain their husbands’ given names unless remarried:
Mrs. Joseph Johnson
* Names with Suffixes: A comma is usually used to separate only the surname and the suffixes Jr. and Sr.
Mr. Joseph Johnson III
Mr. Joseph Johnson, Jr.
Mr. Joseph Johnson, Sr.
* When writing the Family’s names the order should be father, mother, and children’s names (listed from oldest to youngest)
Joseph, Jane, Julie, John and James Johnson
* When writing The Johnson Family the plural form of the name is not used:
The Johnson Family
* To show possession by one owner add an apostrophe and the letter s to the owner (even if their name ends in –s)
Party at Jane Johnson’s home
Come see John Johnson’s new car
Julie Johnson’s purple purse
James’s blue hat
* Do not use an apostrophe when you have a plural that is not expressing ownership, just add -s or -es to the ending.
Season Greetings from The Johnsons
Love, The Johnsons
From, The Adamses
* For plurals, more than one, that already end in s; to show ownership just add an apostrophe to the existing letter s:
The Johnson kids’ playground
The Johnsons’ Beach House