Wedding invitation proper addressing?
November 29, 2009
My wedding invitations don’t have an internal envelope. I wish to invite children to the wedding and reception but I’m not sure of how to say that. Is it ok to address the envelope to each person in the family on the postal envelope? How do you think would be the best way and closest to proper etiquette?
According to wedding etiquette, you should put each persons name that is invited on the outside. Children younger than 18 can be included with their parents names. Children over 18 should recieve their own invitation.
Although and family should only be used on the inside envelope, in this case since you don’t have one if you don’t know everyone’s names you may have to resort to that. (I don’t think anyone will mind!)
Good luck!
4 Responses to “Wedding invitation proper addressing?”
Mr. & Mrs. John Smith and Family…or you can
write out the childs first name by age oldest to youngest.
ex
Mr and Mrs John Smith
Rita, James and Sarah
The second is used for the inner envelope which you aren’t using.
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By ashley_lussi05 on Nov 29, 2009
yep you can just put all the names on the outer envelope. i didn’t have inner envelopes either. you could either write Sally, John, and family, and then they know the kids are invited. or you could list out the kids names too.
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By Sunny on Nov 29, 2009
I didn’t have inner envelopes either…you just address it to the family, ie, Mr and Mrs John Doe and Family. For my single guests I just put Miss Jane Doe and Guest. It might look a bit odd, but it’s the only option when you don’t have inner envelopes. The word "and" should always be written out, and not abbreviated in any way such as "&" or "+".
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By gingerooni on Nov 29, 2009
According to wedding etiquette, you should put each persons name that is invited on the outside. Children younger than 18 can be included with their parents names. Children over 18 should recieve their own invitation.
Although and family should only be used on the inside envelope, in this case since you don’t have one if you don’t know everyone’s names you may have to resort to that. (I don’t think anyone will mind!)
Good luck!
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By Reba on Nov 29, 2009