What is the correct way to address wedding invitations?

Answer 1

The envelope will have your return address in the upper left corner or sometimes on the back flap of the envelope. The outer envelope should include formal names of the guests with their address on the front of the envelope. On the inside envelope, you can use the guests first names.

Answer 2

On the initial envelope the invitation comes in there should be: * Your return address on the upper left hand corner * The person's name: Mr. & Mrs. John Doe; Ms. Jane Doe; Drs. John & Jane Doe; Mr. John Doe & Dr. Jane Doe; Dr. John Doe & Mrs. Jane Doe, etc. RSVP Envelope with card inside: * Put the name of the guests on the envelope * Place a stamp on the envelope

Answer 3

You could address it to the person you are closest to and add his/her fiancees name. You could address them separately or give them separate invitation. If you know they are comfortable with it , you could go ahead and address them as Jane and John Smith.

Answer 4

I found this list of tips for addressing invitations in the Elegala website wedding invitations guide:

* No abbreviations, except for Mr., Mrs., Ms., and Jr. States must also be spelled out. * If one of your single guests is bringing a date that you know personally, send that person a separate invitation instead of including "& Guest" on the inner envelope. * If you are unable to obtain the name of a single friend's guest - indicate on the inner envelope that they may bring a guest - NOT on the outer envelope. (this looks awkward) * Unmarried couples who live together should receive one invitation, where their names are listed in alphabetical order and on their own lines. * Invited guests who are living together as roommates, not couples, should each receive their own invitation. * List the names of children under the age of 18 who still live at home on the inner envelope instead of "& Family" which can be very ambiguous and easily misinterpreted. Children over the age of 18 should receive their own invitation, regardless of their living situation. * The traditional, married couple recipient should follow this format: * Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Parker 2211 First Street, Apartment 3 San Diego, California 92109

Answer 5

Outer envelope: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith

Inner envelope: Charles and Nancy Smith

or Charles and Nancy Smith and children

Outer envelope: Ms. Nancy Smith

Inner envelope: Nancy Smith and Guest

If you want the children to attend (or don't) you must specify on the inner envelope. Be specific.

Answer:If you want a more complete and detailed list of the guidelines in addressing envelopes, it's better to search for it online. There's a different addressing for outer and inner envelopes so it can be a bit confusing. There are many wedding envelope addressing articles online. For more wedding envelope tips, just check the related link I added below.

Answer 6

* Since the couple is married you would address the wedding card to: Mr. & Mrs. John Doe. Sometimes (for the reason of the bride) she may have kept her last name (surname) and then you would address the wedding card to: Mr. John Doe and Mrs. Jane Smith-Doe.

Answer 7

While most people don't actually send out rehearsal dinner invitations, it can be done simply and easily. Just address it the people you want to come.