How-To: Addressing Wedding Invitation Envelopes
Addressing wedding invitation envelopes requires a balance of tradition, formality, and etiquette. Here's a guide on how to properly address wedding invitation envelopes:
Outer Envelope:
- Use full names and formal titles (if applicable) for the recipients.
- Use proper titles such as Mr., Mrs., Dr., etc., unless you're certain that the recipients prefer less formal titles.
- Spell out all words completely (e.g., "Street" instead of "St.").
- Do not abbreviate names or titles.
- Avoid using symbols such as "&" in formal addresses.
Specific Examples:
Married Couple with the Same Last Name:
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
123 Main Street
City, State ZIP Code
Married Couple with Different Last Names:
Mr. John Smith and Mrs. Jane Doe
123 Main Street
City, State ZIP Code
Unmarried Couple Living Together:
Ms. Jane Doe and Mr. John Smith
123 Main Street
City, State ZIP Code
Family with Children under 18:
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
Children's Names
123 Main Street
City, State ZIP Code
(for several children: "Kylie, Kyle and Savannah Smith" for 1 single child "Kylie Smith") *No titles are used for children under 18*
Family with Children over 18:
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
Children's Names
123 Main Street
City, State ZIP Code
(Titles should be used. For example: "Ms. Kylie Smith and Mr. Kyle Smith"
Single Person Invited with Guest:
Ms. Jane Doe and Guest
123 Main Street
City, State ZIP Code
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