Addressing Invitations The Inner Envelope The inner envelope always carries the last name only with no address: Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Each adult member of the family receives their own invitation: Miss Jones or Miss Jones and guest. Families with young children who will be invited to the ceremony and reception (children should be at least six years old) should be addressed : Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smith, Sally and Tom. The Outer Envelope Always use the guests' full names on the outer envelope followed by the address. Below are some examples: Married members of a family: Mr. and Mrs. John Smith 101 Main Street Anytown, North Carolina 27000 Adult member of a family: Miss (Ms.) Ann Jones 101 Main Street Anytown, North Carolina 27000 Two adult daughters: The Misses Ann and Beth Jones                - or - Misses Ann and Beth Jones Two adult sons: The Messrs. Mark and Jim Smith                - or - Messrs. Mark and Jim Smith Additional Guidelines Abbreviations are never used except for Dr., Mr., Mrs., Jr., Ms., and Lt. when combined with Colonel.  Initials are never used if you do not know the full name. Cities, state and numbered streets are written out, i.e. West Tenth Street. Addressing an invitation to a widowed woman: Mrs. Bill Smith Addressing an invitation to two unmarried people who live together by writing their names on separate lines in alphabetical order: Outer envelope: Miss (Ms.) Ann Jones Mr. Bob Harris Inner envelope: Miss (Ms.) Jones and Mr. Harris When addressing to clergymen, military officers and medical doctors always use titles: The Reverend William Benson Dr. and Mrs. William Benson Captain and Mrs. William Benson Traditionally women who are doctors, military officers, etc. use their married names for social purposes. However, some women prefer to use their professional title or have retained their maiden name after marriage.  In these cases, put the wife's name above her husbands on the outer envelope. Assembling and Mailing Invitations ... Once you have addressed your invitations, they must be carefully packaged in advance of your wedding day, in order to create the best presentation. ... Back to Top ... Wedding Apparel | Flower Girl Dresses | Accessories | Beverly Clark |Unusual Wedding Favors | Kid's Corner | Attendant Gifts Custom Wedding Mints | Invitations | Hints and Tips | Helpful Links | Tell a Friend | Contact Us A Classy Touch 1602 Forest Valley Road - Greensboro, NC 27410 (336) 288-3283 or (336) 288-3295 - 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. EST BY APPOINTMENT ONLY email me questions for orders info@aclassytouchwedding.com Privacy Policy