Invitations to any occasion
For Two Envelopes If the whole family is invited, use the family name or only the names of the parents on the outer envelope: The Simpson Family . —or— Mr. & Mrs. Homer Simpson. Then list the first names of all invited family members on the inner envelope: Mr. and Mrs. Simpson. Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. —or—
What to do: When inviting an entire family , the family name or the parents’ names should be listed alone, and everyone can be included on the inside. When including female children under the age of 18, address them with a Miss.
Here are some other helpful tips for addressing your outer envelopes: Do not abbreviate except for Mr., Mrs. or Ms. Do not use symbols. Spell out the word “and.” Do not use initials. Use figures only when writing house numbers and zip codes. Write out the words “Street,” “Boulevard,” “Avenue,” etc.
If your invitation choice is a Pocket, you can use the actual pocket as the inner envelope , writing the family members names (and Family ) or the name of your invited guest along with “and Guest” or their name, if you know it.
If you do not have an inner envelope, you may list the names of the children on the outer envelope below the names of their parents. Inviting every single person by name is the most efficient way to ensure there is no confusion concerning who is invited.
Address envelopes to unmarried couples with each of their names on a separate line. List the family member or closest friend first. Write out professional titles such as Doctor or Professor. Avoid using “and family ” on formal invitations .
Wedding invitations should include the full names of the couple marrying and those of the hosts (if they’re different), the place and time, and that’s it. “No children” isn’t included on the invite ; it’s implied by the names on the envelope.
To a Married Couple Should you choose to include both persons’ names , the outer envelope can be addressed as Mr . and Mrs . HIS_FIRSTNAME LASTNAME. An alternate version includes both names as Mr .
Children Have Different Last Names If you’re addressing an invitation , you’d only include their names on the inner envelope. On the inner envelope, you might write : Ms. Ann Smith and Mr. John Smith, Billy Jones and Miss Emily Jones.
& Mrs. John Doe”, the wife’s name is ALWAYS first when using first names : “Jane and John Doe” (1). In social importance, the woman is always first, then males, then children. Traditionally, the man’s first and surnames are never separated.
Tradition dictates that the bride’s name always comes first , whether on save the date cards, wedding invitations or anything else. This is because the bride’s parents are usually the hosts, paying a greater share of the expenses.
NOTE: Traditionally, a woman’s name preceded a man’s on an envelope address, and his first and surname were not separated (Jane and John Kelly). Nowadays, the order of the names —whether his name or hers comes first —does not matter and either way is acceptable.
On the first address line where one name would normally sit, the line should read the family name in such a manner as “The Family of Mr. and Mrs. John Doe” or “The Doe Family.” This informs the recipients that the mail is intended for everyone belonging to that family, particularly if they are all at that address .
Married Couple, Both Doctors In the case of married doctors and the wife has taken her husband’s last name, it is proper to use: The Doctors . Another acceptable option: Drs. Barbara and John Kline.
How to Address Plus Ones on Invitations Simply write “Mr. Another way of doing this is by not necessarily saying “Mr. When addressing the outside envelope, write the guest’s first and last name while not adding “and guest”.