'And guest' on invitation: tacky?

Posted Tuesday, January 29, 2008 1:10 PM

My aunt's stepdaughter(my sort-of cousin?) is getting married for the second time, and has invited me and Will to the wedding. We can't make it because we've had that weekend booked solid since last year...but that's not my sticking point.

When I looked at the invitation, the envelope had my name and Guest typed on it.

Will and I are picking and choosing which traditions to follow for our wedding, but this one is a must. I was brought up to remember names, and I plan to, even if it means I have to call some family, and politely ask last names to address the invitations. 

Maybe my aunt was the one who addressed them, and she couldn't remember Will's name. If that's the case it would be typical; she hasn't been very involved in my life, but she sent us a Christmas card with both our names written in it. If it was her stepdaughter, oh well.

Is it still considered tacky to write 'and Guest'? I have made it a point to get last names for both my family and Will's. Some people live differently, I suppose. Not worth getting upset over; I just want to know what people think these days.