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Addressing the Inner envelopeHistorically, the footman would deliver the wedding invitations, set inside an outer envelope. A servant would receive the package and remove the inner envelope from the outer. They would then deliver the invitation to the appropriate member of the household to whom the inner envelope was addressed. Today, many brides continue to use both an inner and outer envelope, as it has become part of traditional wedding invitation etiquette. The inner envelope is smaller than the outer envelope and has traditionally been marked only by the titles and last name(s) of the guest(s). Here are some guidelines (both traditional and contemporary) for addressing your inner envelopes. Either format is acceptable and will depend on your personal style and the level of formality of your event. Married Couple (same last name) Formal: Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin Contemporary: James and Heather Married Couple (different last names) Formal: Ms. Swift and Mr. Brookes Contemporary: Sandy and George Single Woman Formal: Miss Cartwright and Ben (only if you do not know the name of the guest should you write "and guest") Contemporary: Cynthia Single Man Formal: Mr. Anderson Contemporary: Ben Unmarried Couple (at same address) Formal: Ms. Smith and Mr. Green Contemporary: Colleen and James If children or families are invited, their names are listed under those of the parents: Formal: Mr. and Mrs. Brown or Kevin and Katrina Contemporary: Andrea, Steve and family or Andrea, Steve, Kevin and Katrina Judge if single: Judge Brown if married: Judge Brown and Mrs. Brown Doctor (Medical) if single: Doctor Grimes and Guest if married: Doctor and Mrs. Grimes Doctor (PhD) if single: Dr. Henry Skinner and Guest if married: Dr. and Mrs. Skinner Married Woman Doctor Doctor Strokes Mr. Miller Married Couple, Both Doctors The Doctors Kelly Clergy The Reverend White Officer- Male, active duty or retired from service Captain and Mrs. Greene Officer- Female, active duty or retired from service Captain Hart Mr. Carl Waters |
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