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Addressing the Outer EnvelopeAccording to history, the outer envelope allowed the bride's footman to deliver the invitations to the correct households without actually touching the invitations themselves. This allowed the guests to receive the invitations, set in an inner envelope, exactly as the hosts had intended. Today, outer envelopes are generally large, thick, and square in shape. They usually match the color and paper type of the invitation and inner envelope. Outer envelopes are addressed to the appropriate member(s) of the household and contain the mailing address, a return address, and postage. First, make sure to review your guest list and confirm that all addresses are current and names are spelled correctly. Always spell out the full name and address. Do not use abbreviations except for the following titles: Mister (Mr.), Misses (Mrs.) and Junior (Jr.). Here are some guidelines for addressing your outer envelopes, listed by recipient type. Married Couple (same last name) Mr. and Mrs. James Baldwin Married Couple (different last names) Ms. Reese Cooper and Mr. James Baldwin Single Woman Miss Melissa Cartwright Single Man Mr. Benjamin Anderson Unmarried Couple (at same address) Miss (or Ms.) Colleen Smith (*the other guest will have his name on the inner envelope) Married Couple (with children under age 18) Mr. and Mrs. Collin Green (*children's names will be on the inner envelope) *If no inner envelope is being used, include the names of all invited guests on the outer envelope. Street names and directions should be spelled out and not abbreviated: 216 Ninth Street South San Diego, CA 92101 |
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