There are three things your save the dates must include: Your names. Its traditional to list the brides name first; for same-sex couples, consider alphabetizing.

Does the bride or grooms name go first on Save the dates?

Typical protocol says that prior to the wedding day (on Save the Dates, Invitations, etc.) the brides name should precede the grooms. And after the wedding day (on Thank You cards, Address Labels, etc.) that the grooms name precedes his new wife.

Does the man or womans name go first?

Addressing a Couple NOTE: Traditionally, a womans name preceded a mans on an envelope address, and his first and surname were not separated (Jane and John Kelly). Nowadays, the order of the names—whether his name or hers comes first—does not matter and either way is acceptable.

Which name goes first on a wedding card?

First things first, whose name goes first: Traditionally, the bride always precedes the groom. For a formal invite, we would always suggest the bride to be referred to by her first and middle names. The groom is referred by his full name and title (optional).

Which name should come first?

Conventional etiquette dictates that the mans name goes first, then the wife and then the children, from oldest to youngest. However, it is perfectly acceptable to put the womans name first, especially if she is the one most closely connected to the recipient.

Which surname comes first in nuptial?

Start with the names of those who are issuing the wedding invitation, typically the parents of the bride. Then follow with the grooms parents names. It doesnt matter whos paying or hosting the wedding, the brides parents always come first.

Do you include plus one on Save the Dates?

When to Include a Plus-One on the Save the Date: Married, engaged, and cohabitating guests should get a plus-one. Give your wedding-party members a plus-one. Guests who have been with their partner for so long that itd be awkward not to invite them.

Does the wife name come first?

Both husband and wife use their first names, with the wifes name listed first and the husbands second. It helps to remember the old Southern rule of always keeping the mans first and last name together.

Which surname comes first in nuptial Philippines?

Start with the names of those who are issuing the wedding invitation, typically the parents of the bride. Then follow with the grooms parents names. It doesnt matter whos paying or hosting the wedding, the brides parents always come first.

Why does the brides name go first?

Tradition dictates that the brides name always comes first, whether on Save the Date cards, wedding invitations or anything else. This is because the brides parents are usually the hosts, paying a greater share of the expenses. This affords the brides family the right to have their daughters name first.