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On the outside envelope do you spell out the state?

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No, you do not have to...

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It's up to you really. My calligrapher did, I also wanted the zip code on its own seperate line underneath, but that's because I like the way that looks. I think it's the more formal way of doing it, but obviously it's a personal decision.

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Hmm. I always thought you should if you wanted it to be more formal.

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Thank you! I guess the consensus is it's a personal decision?

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I say if it's cheaper to do just 'NY' instead of New York written out - who cares - The envelope gets thrown away anyway!!! I know that I wouldn't even look!!

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the problem is it's a self fold envelope where it won't get thrown away. The card is also the envelope. that's what makes me nervous about doing something wrong.

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Etiquette (if you care )states that nothing should be abbreviated. Supposedly you're even supposed to write 'apartment' out, but who has room on their envelope for that . I would definitely write out the stat though. HTHs!!!

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If you want a more formal look than i would spell out everyting, otherwise it doesn' t matter!

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i was told usually it is spelled out

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Personally, I am having everything written out except numbers. Even NYC streets such as 'east twenty-seventh street'. I just like the formality of it.