When it comes to addressing invitations for special events such as weddings or anniversary celebrations, the etiquette for it isn't always clear. How do you address it if it's to someone in the Military? A doctor? In this section you will find some tips that will help you make your invitations classy and with a finished look as well as show you the proper way to address your invitation envelopes. These are only guidelines are remind you to feel free to be creative and use your own style.

OUTER ENVELOPES

There are many different ways to address the outer envelope for an invitation and I will show you several.

Main points to remember:

- Spell out street names, no abbreviations (looks more 'finished').
- Use correct titles for those you are sending the invitation to.
- Make sure your address is correct - so it does not get returned to you.
- Make it legible (if doing them by hand), so the postmaster can easily identify the correct location.

 

INNER ENVELOPES

The inner envelopes will have just the names on them. Some people choose to stick with formality and continue to use Mr. and Mrs. or Miss. Some just use first names. That will be up to your discretion and your familiarity with your guests.

On the inner envelope, if the invitation is for an entire family including children, this is where you will address all the names of those invited. Where as on the outer envelope you will only put Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Family. So, on the inner envelope you would put 'Steve, Sally, Chad, Megan, Robin' (if using first names only).

Inner envelopes should be in the same handwriting or print as the outer envelope.