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How to Have Anniversary Greetings Sent From the White House
Information You Need to Receive White House Greetings On Time

By Sheri & Bob Stritof, About.com

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If you know a couple who is celebrating 50 years or more of marriage, or who was just been married, you can have an anniversary greeting or wedding congratulations sent to them from the White House.

Generally, the anniversary greetings from the White House are mailed around fourteen days before the anniversary. Wedding greetings are mailed after the wedding date.

There is a limit on the number of greeting requests you can submit per day.

Requirements:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Advance notice of at least six weeks
  • All required information included in request
    1. Who will be receiving the greeting.
    2. Address of where to send the greeting.
    3. How to address the greeting (Mr. and Mrs., John and Mary, etc).
    4. Date (mm/dd/yyyy) of the wedding or anniversary.
    5. Your name and daytime phone number.

How to Send Greetings Requests:

  • Mail:
  • The White House
    Attn: Greetings Office
    Washington, D.C. 20502-0039

  • Fax: 202-395-1232
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