i'm getting ready to print up my seating cards and typically people do the whole 'mr & mrs so-and-so' and I'm just wondering, would it be really bad if I put people's first names, like 'joe & jane smith'? is that really tacky? TIA!
Mich0621
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I don't see a problem with it, but that is just me..I have seen Mr. John and Mrs. Jane Smith if you want a compromise
SusiBtoM
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Mr. & Mrs. is used for a formal reception.
For informal, you can use Joe & Jane Smith
Summer07Bride
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If it goes with the feel of your wedding, I think you can address them however you would like.
jaiese
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No. I think it depends on how formal you want to be--it's all up to you. I've even heard of people using first names only, or nicknames, which could be cute.
LB and DC
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i plan on using first names/nicknames, ie. Jack and Jane Smith
diva7531
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I think you can do whatever feels comfortable. Could you imagine some old cougar saying 'How tacky no Mr and Mrson the place cards!'
Sorry I am a bit giddy today! I do think it is fine!
MJDoc12
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I think the most important thing is that you are consistent with it
if you are going to put Jack & Jill Smith -- you have to do it for everyone...and vice versa
Dalito322
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Randi your day is so close!!!
Not tacky at ALL..... Infact, mine was so casual it's not even funny. (ok maybe it is ) Our seating cards were poker chips, so we didn't have a lot of room to work with - so we threw all formality out the window. There was no Mr. and Mrs., everyone got there own chip - and I didn't even use people's full names if they don't go by that. i.e. Jim instead of James, Mike, Rob etc....
Do whatever you feel comfortable with - believe me, nobody's going to say 'You had a beautiful wedding, but really, I didn't like the placecards.' LOL
Good luck!!
monelwookie
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so what do you put when the couple is not married, or if they are just friends...
Mr. John Doe and Ms. Jane Doe or Mr. John Doe and Guest
