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Envelope Etiquette The following tips on etiquette should be useful as a guide. Traditionally formal invitations used an outer envelope and an inner envelope. Today the "double envelope" is not a requirement for a formal invitation! Invitations must be addressed by hand. Having the envelopes printed is not considered proper. When addressing your wedding invitation envelopes try to use your best penmanship, or ask a relative or friend with good penmanship (and willingness!) to assit you. If you are not using an "inner" envelope, address your envelope with all the invited guests names.
Inner Envelopes Exclude the first names of the recipients.
For example: Mr. and Mrs. Smith When inviting children, write the first names of the children under the parents names in order of age. Example:
Mr. and Mrs. Smith
Ryan, Sally and Olivia Children over the age of 16 should receive their own wedding invitations. Omit children's names if you are planning an "adult only" wedding celebration. You may also want to ask family and friends to spread the word to invited guests that the wedding celebration is "adult only". A wedding website can also be utilized to let your guests know that you are only inviting adults. If an invitation to a single guest extends to an unknown escort, address the inner envelope with the guest's name followed by "and Guest."
Example: Ms. Cannon and Guest If not using Inner Envelopes be sure to specify guests on outer envelopes, as you would on inner.
Outer Envelopes
Use full names and formal titles. Do not abbreviate or use nick names. (except for Mr., Mrs.,Ms., Jr. and Sr.).
Do not use initials. Spell out full names. Do not write "and family" if children are to be included in the invitation. (See "Inner Envelopes") Use numbers only when writing house numbers and zip codes.
Example: 1291 Tanglewood Lane Write out the words "Street," "Boulevard," "Avenue," et cetera. Do not abbreviate state names. Place the return address on the back side of the envelope.
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