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| Invitation Etiquette & Protocol |
| The Military Engagement Announcement,
Bridal Shower or Wedding Invitation is similar to the Civilian
Invitations or Announcements. The main difference will be in how
Military personnel is addressed. Etiquette - Never abbreviate an Officer or Commanders title. i.e. Lieutenant Colonel should never read LTC, same for all rank and service branch. US (branch) Army should read United States Army (or the appropriate branch of service). Invitations should be mailed out at least three to four weeks before the event. Invitation samples; Officers Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Douglas John Williams request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Leanne May to William John Smith Lieutenant, United Sates Army on Saturday, the tenth of July at Four o'clock Gowen Chapel Fort Wayne, Alabama
Non Military (parents) Family
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas John Williams request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Leanne May to William John Smith Lieutenant, United Sates Army on Saturday, the tenth of July at Four o'clock Gowen Chapel Fort Wayne, Alabama
Envelope addressing; No abbreviations or commas are used when addressing the outside of the envelope
Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Douglas John Williams 7269 Bull Horn Drive Fort Wayne Alabama 09654
The inner envelope to be addressed;
Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Williams
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The Servicewoman's Invitation
If the Female is the service member -
Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Douglas John Williams request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Captain Leanne May Williams United States Air Force to William John Smith on Saturday, the tenth of July at Four o'clock Gowen Chapel Fort Wayne, Alabama
If both bride and groom are service members -
Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Douglas John Williams request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Captain Leanne May Williams United State Air Force to Major William John Smith United States Army on Saturday, the tenth of July at Four o'clock Gowen Chapel Fort Wayne, Alabama
Enlisted service members
Invitations for Enlisted and Noncommissioned Officers is generally the same, except their names and branch of service is placed immediately below.
Lieutenant Colonel and Mrs. Douglas John Williams request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Leanne May Williams United State Air Force to William John Smith United States Army on Saturday, the tenth of July at Four o'clock Gowen Chapel Fort Wayne, Alabama
More to come on Wording Variations, divorced parents, formal and informal invitations, reception invitations etc.
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