~Numerals are usually used for the street number, although it is appropriate to write out numbers one through twenty (ex. Twelve Main Street instead of 12 Main Street). Numerals are always used for zip codes.

~If “junior” is part of a man’s name, you would include it (or “Jr.”) on the outside envelope. It is not necessary to repeat it on the inside envelope unless both “junior” and “senior” are living at the same address. The same goes for “senior”.

~If you are inviting children to your wedding it is not appropriate to use “and family” on the outside envelope. Wedding invitations are sent to the adult members of the household. Envelopes should be addressed to the parents who receive the invitations on behalf of their children. The children’s names (not “and family”) are written on the inside envelope on a line beneath the names of their parents.

~When addressing an envelope to a man and woman who are living together but not married, the woman’s name goes first.

~If you would like to invite your friend’s dates to the wedding, it is ideal to call your friends, get the names of their dates, and send them each an invitation. A less formal way is to address the inner envelopes with “and guest” (ex. Mr. Smith and guest). Guest is not capitalized.

~When addressing envelopes to two or more siblings under the age of eighteen who are living at home, the name of the oldest child is listed first followed by the names of his or her siblings in chronological order by age.

~Guests over the age of eighteen should receive separate invitations even if living in the same household.

Please see the table below for common etiquette examples: