Addressing the Envelope
So you've figured out the exact wording of your fabulous invites and the reply card is beautiful. Now it's time to send out those perfect invitations. But what about your Aunt Mary with the two kids and his Uncle Jason who just got divorced...what to put on the envelope? Here's a quick reference list for you!
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Guest |
Outer Envelope |
Inner Envelope |
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Married couple |
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Smith |
Tracy & Matt |
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Married couple with children |
Mr. and Mrs. Matt Smith & Family |
Tracy & Matt |
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Women kept maiden name |
Ms. Tracy Jones and Mr. Matt Smith |
Tracy & Matt |
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Divorced woman or man |
Ms. Tracy Jones |
Tracy & Guest |
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(if the divorced women resumed using her maiden name, use that instead. This is also how you would address an envelope to a single person and their date) |
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Unmarried couple living together |
Ms. Tracy Jones and Mr. Matt Smith |
Tracy & Matt |
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Widow |
Mrs. Tracy Smith |
Tracy |
