How do I address wedding invations if I am only using the OUTER envelop?

Question

I'm getten hitched and I'm confused as to how to address the outter envelop with/out an inner envelop. I don't want anyone to think that they are not invited. HELP

I am only using an outer envelop because of cost and we are doing the invations our self. We could have ordered them, but that would have taken away from our "house" funds.

Answer 1

If you're only using an outer envelope then you have to address the envelope to everyone that is invited. Anyone who's name is not on the envelope is going to assume that they are not invited......

Answer 2

You would address the envelope

Mrs. and Mrs. Casey Jones
Miss Samantha, Miss Denise,Master Stephan
123 Brake Road
Anytown AM, 09999

This way the parents know all of the children are invited too.

Also do not use any abriviations other than Mr. Mrs. Ms. Jr. (for junior) and Dr. (for doctor). Other than that no abriviations are to be used. Do not abreviate Reverand, Colonel, or Captain

Also using the words "and family" are not to be used. This is considered not formal and a breach of etiquette.

I hope this helped you with all the questions you could have reguarding how to address the envelope!

Good luck

Answer 3

Just be sure you write out the exact names of who is attending!
Example: Mr. and Mrs. John Smith

If they have children, make sure you write out each child's name, and it's probably better not to write "and family", becuase then they'll invite God knows who.

kateqd30>>I have to disagree with you!! LOTS of people are not using inner envelopes, and it still looks just as nice! Inner envelopes were started waaay back in the day to keep the invitation looking nice. Mail has gotten a tad bit more modern in the past 100 years. And it DOES save you money! Nice envelopes aren't cheap, and that extra $30 you're saving can pay towards something else.

Oh and if you can, try to use RSVP. It might cost a little more with postage, but it helps out sooo much!

Answer 4

You'll want to include everybody's name that you want there.
So if you're sending it to Joe Smith and Susie Smith and they have 5 kids address it like this:
Mr. &. Mrs Joe Smith
and John, Mary, Chris, Ann, Billy
125 56th St. NE
City, ST 97056

so the first line would be to who you would normally address the outer envelope to then add the people you would write in the inner evelope So it's like both in one.

You could also just act like it's the outer envelope then write inside the invite each name- that way it's more personal and you don't have to show the whole world each person in the household.
God Bless!

Answer 5

I'm confused too. Just address the outter envelope to whomever you are inviting.

Answer 6

Why arent you using the inner envelope? Its specifically for naming the exact invitees, so if you have them, you should use them. But if you decide against it you'll have to address them just like you would the inner envelopes saying & Guest, & Family etc.

ETA:kateqd30>>I have to disagree with you!! LOTS of people are not using inner envelopes, and it still looks just as nice!

Huh? I didnt say anything about most people using the inners, I asked why was she not using them if she had them, as I've never personally seen an invite without one.(and she didnt initially say if she had them or not) But then answered for her scenario of not using them. I dont understand why you just put me on shout?

Answer 7

Mr. and Mrs. John Doe spell out everything
Ms. Jane Doe and Guest (if you know the guest name write it)
If you are inviting the whole family write out Mr.and Mrs John Doe and Jimmy,Tom and Kate( do it oldest to youngest. I heard never write and family)

Also when you recieve you invitations their should be a card in there showing you haw to address them. Or you can ask you printer.

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Answer 8

For adults only, it would be Mr and Mrs John Smith.

If they have 1 child, I would put, Mr and Mrs John Smith and Kelly,

and if they have more than 1 child, and children are invited, I would say Mr and Mrs John Smith and family.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

address it to the people that you are inviting. Mr Jones & Guest or the Jones Family