• Checkerboard's EASY ADDRESSING

SUBMITTING A GUEST LIST: Enter your guest names and addresses at Checkerboard's Easy Addressing website, or submit an excel spreadsheet with your addresses. Click here to download the Excel template needed for submitting a spreadsheet. You'll need to save it as a .csv file before uploading the spreadsheet.

We HIGHLY recommend you use an Excel spreadsheet if you want to reuse your list at a later date. Checkerboard does not archive the address lists and you will need to re-enter your addresses if you wish to use the list again (i.e. for save the dates and then invitations, or for your annual holiday cards). Keep your spreadsheet in order to resubmit with later orders.

It must be formatted correctly and saved as a .csv file in order to be accepted by the system. Please read the directions and format appropriately (no dashes in zip codes, for example). We have found that if you have any international addresses on your list that they cannot be uploaded with your spreadsheet. They can be added online after you have uploaded the spreadsheet, though.

Follow the instructions on Checkerboard's website on how to save and upload your spreadsheet. After all addresses are correctly entered, click on "Finish List" and give us your list number and the total number of addresses you entered.

INK AND FONT: Your guest addresses will be printed in the same ink color and main font as your invitations, unless otherwise noted. Both the front and back will be printed in flat ink to ensure color matching. Gold, Silver and Copper inks are not available with Easy Addressing.

LATE ADDITIONS AND REORDERS: If additional addresses are needed, we request that the additional names be entered in the same manner as instructed above and submitted as a new order. The new envelopes will be charged at a flat rate of $4.00 each to match the originals.

SELECTING A MOTIF: Choose from any of the motifs shown on the motif pages at no additional charge. Then tell us where you would like the motif placed by using the following diagram. Motifs will be printed in the same ink color as the addresses. Motifs are not available when printing on clear labels.

Addressing services only available in conjunction with current printing orders.

• Carlson Craft's ADDRESSING ONLINE

STEP 1: Enter your guest names and addresses at Carlson Craft's Addressing Online website. Log in to the website and create a new list. Enter your printing options, lettering style and ink choices and name your list. You may save your list and come back as many times as you need to complete the list. When the list is complete, please proofread for accuracy and submit the order.

STEP 2: Email your Order Summary information and the number of addresses to Invitation Lane. We will coordinate your list with your order and your order will print and ship.

Addressing services only available in conjunction with current printing orders.

• Elite's CUSTOMIZED ENVELOPE ADDRESSING

STEP 1: Enter your guest names and addresses at Elite's Customized Envelope Addressing website. Log in to the website and create a new list. Enter your printing options, lettering style and ink choices and name your list. You may save your list and come back as many times as you need to complete the list. When the list is complete, please proofread for accuracy and submit the order.

STEP 2: Email your Order Summary information and the number of addresses to Invitation Lane. We will coordinate your list with your order and your order will print and ship.

Addressing services only available in conjunction with current printing orders.

• Paper Duvet's CUSTOMIZED ENVELOPE ADDRESSING by McPherson's

Your list must be formatted in Excel 2003 or Earlier or CSV (Comma Separated Variable). To assure proper envelope address format, please review the sample file formats below or download the easy to use templates (click here to download template). You may email your guest list to sales@invitationlane.com with the name associated to your order. We cannot use gold or silver ink for addressing.

CSV Format for Outer Envelope:
"Name", "Address Line 1", "Address Line 2", "City, State", 'Zip Code"
"Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Carson",  "6986 Ridge Road",  "P.O. Box 272", "Fort Wayne, Indiana", '46805-0272"

CSV Format for Inner Envelope:
"Line 1', "Line 2", "Line 3", "Line 4", "Line 5"
"The Carson Family", "Ken and Kathy", "Mitchell, Christopher","Sara and Scott"

We are not responsible for any spelling or typing errors on the spreadsheet. Addresses will be printed exactly as typed. If revisions to the spreadsheet are necessary to create "post office ready" addresses, you will be informed and have the option of correcting and re-submitting, or asking us to make corrections for a fee of $65.00.

• Addressing Tips

1. Use full names and formal titles. Do not abbreviate.
2. Do not use symbols. Spell out the word "and".
3. Do not use initials. Spell out all names.
4. Do not write "and family" if children are to be included in the invitation (See #2 of Inner Envelopes).
5. Use figures only when writing house numbers and zip codes.
   Ex: 1747 Second Avenue South
6. Write out the words "Street", "Boulevard", "Avenue", etc.
7. Do not abbreviate state names.

1. Use full names and formal titles. Do not abbreviate.
   Ex: Mr. and Mrs. Steven Johnson
2. Type the first names of children to be invited below the parents' in order of age.
   Ex: Mr. and Mrs. Stevens
   Lisa, Adam, and Julia
3. Omit children's names if you are planning an adult-only celebration.
4. If an invitation to a single guest extends to an unknown escort, address the inner envelope with your guest's name followed by "and Guest".
   Ex: Miss Andrews and Guest