Quick Tip: Using Titles on Wedding Invitations

Wedding invitations are one of the key places where proper etiquette and tradition come in to play.  You'll have many people listed on the invitation from the hosts of the wedding to the couple getting married.  So, it's important to know the rules regarding using titles on wedding invitations. 

The rule of thumb is: the only professional designations that should appear on the invitation are Doctor, Reverend, Judge, or military rank.  Everyone else should be referred to as Mr., Mrs., or Miss (never Ms.).

Furthermore, the use of "Doctor" for the purposes of the wedding invitation, refers only to medical doctors.  Those with a Ph.D should forego the title on the invitation.

Degrees, such as M.D. or D.D.S., should never appear on the invitation.  And putting Esquire or Esq. after an attorney's name on the invitation is considered a major no-no.

If you are including a title other than Mr. or Mrs., don't abbreviate!  Spell out titles, such as Doctor or Reverend, completely on the invitation.

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Quick Tip: Mapping Out the Route for Wedding Guests

If you're providing driving directions for your wedding guests with your invitations or in your hospitality bags, be sure to actually drive the route before having the directions printed.  Chances are you got the directions off of Google or Mapquest, which may not be up-to-date with construction and detours.  So, check to make sure not only that the directions are accurate but also that they are easy to understand and follow. 

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Review & Giveaway: Pear Tree Greetings

On my quest to find interesting wedding-related products, I was introduced to Pear Tree Greetings.  The company offers wedding save-the-dates and invitations that you can personalize online yourself.  If you're a funky bride with contemporary style, check out the selection of wedding invitations.  The designs are modern and colorful.

Photo courtesy of Pear Tree Greetings

It's fairly easy to create your invitations by just filling in text boxes with your invitation wording.  To save time, have your invitation wording already in mind before sitting down to order.  Many of the designs allow you to select from 25 different colors for the invitation, so you can easily match your wedding theme.  You'll also be able to customize the font for the invitations' wording.  One of the highlights of creating your invitations online -- no waiting to get a proof back from the printer!  You'll get to preview the invitation right on your screen.  

Photo courtesy of Pear Tree Greetings

Pear Tree prints all cards on 100 lb heavy matte card stock that is made of 100% post-consumer recycled material.  Prices range from about $2 to $3.36 per invitation if ordering about 100 invitations with response cards.  You can also add matching thank you cards, address labels, and favor stickers if you like.

The verdict: Pear Tree Greetings is an affordable option for modern brides.

Giveaway!

This month we're giving away a $25 gift card for Pear Tree Greetings! You can apply it toward your online order for any Pear Tree Greetings product. 

To enter, simply leave a comment to this post by December 20th with an e-mail address to contact if you win.  You'll receive an additional entry if you become a follower on twitter and tweet to us at @CamilleMcLamb.  We will randomly select a winner on December 21st.  If we don't hear back from the winner within one week, we will randomly select a new winner to make sure someone gets the prize!  No purchase is necessary to enter.

Disclosure: Pear Tree Greetings provided the $25 gift card for our giveaway.

Do you have an idea for a wedding product for us to review? Let us know in a comment or e-mail us at info@CamilleVictoriaWeddings.com.

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