Using "Miss" and "Ms." incorrectly
"Miss" should be used when mailing to someone that is 17 years or younger, otherwise always use "Ms." Yes, you can technically use "Miss" with a younger woman who is not married, but that can be offensive, so I suggest the 17 years or younger rule.
Not spelling out the mailing addresses
Spell out everything for the mailing addresses. "Ave" should be "Avenue", "Apt" should be "Apartment", etc. Abbreviations look incomplete and sloppy.
Wrong: 2200 N. Wilson Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
Right: 2200 North Wilson Avenue, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
Not using proper labels for Doctors, Reverends...
Always spell out Doctor, Reverend, Colonel, Lieutenant...etc. These people typically introduce themselves with their appropriate titles (not to mention they worked their asses off to get the title), so it's appropriate to include it in their invite.
Wrong: Mr. Kevin Schutt
Right: Reverend Kevin Schutt
Forgetting the proper RSVP information
Always include who to RSVP to, how to RSVP, and WHEN to RSVP by.
Helpful tip: Put your guests in an excel sheet and number their RSVP card (tiny and in a none noticeable place) per the number they are in the excel doc. A lot of times people respond incorrectly or with hard-to-read hand writing. This will help you keep track of who you invited vs. who RSVP'd.
Not pre-stamping the RSVPs
It's hard enough to get people to RSVP, make this process as easy as possible by pre-stamping the RSVP card or envelope for them. (Yes, you will still have those jerk friends and family who don't, but at least you tried and can give them a hard time about not RSVPing.)
Typos, typos typos
Check the names, date, location, then do it again, then do it again, and then have your spouse check it, then have someone else check it. You're spending enough money to make the extra 10 minutes of proofing worth it.
Not seeing a proof
If you have the ability, print off the invitation, cut it down to size and make sure it fits into the envelope you chose and looks good with any other item (RSVP, hotel card, RSVP envelope, etc.) in your invitation package. Do the colors match? Does everything fit into the envelope together and stack well?
Helpful tip: If you have multiple items in your invitation, bring it to the post office and get it weighed. You'll regret not doing this if it turns out you didn't have enough postage on your envelope.
Not including the dress attire for anything unconventional
Don't be surprised when Aunt Shelia is upset because she wore a beautiful dress and heels to your super casual, outdoor wedding. Her heels are getting stuck in the grass, falling off her feet as she walks to her seat. One of my friends had me note in the invitation to wear wedges or no heel as guests will be walking on grass, that was perfect.
If you are looking for people to wear slacks and a polo or jeans and a button-up instead of a suit, let them know. If your wedding is anything out of the "average dress attire." (I would classify "average" as dress pants, button-up and tie for men and a nice dress and heels for women).
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