

#ADDRESSING AN ENVELOPE TO A COUPLE FULL#
Use the “Ms.” title, followed by the woman’s full name. There is no designated order for the names. Stack both full names on two separate lines, each beginning with their title.

Use the guest’s full name beginning with their title. On the second line include the children’s first names ordered by age, beginning with the title “Miss” or “Mr”. On the first line use the rules above and write the married couples’ names. Married couple and their children (over 18) On the second line include the children’s first names ordered by age. On the first line use the rules above and write the married couple’s names. Married couple and their children (under 18) Include both full names on the same line, each beginning with their title. Married couple, same-sex, different last names and Mr.”.Įxample: The Mesdames Janet and Jane Doe or The Mrssrs. Start the line with “The Mesdames” (for women) or “The Mrssrs.” (for men) followed by both first names (joined by the “and” conjunction) and couple’s last name. Include both full names on the same line. Use the titles “Mr.” and “Mrs.” followed by the man’s entire name. Spell out street numbers when they are a single digit (Four instead of 4)ĭo not abbreviate any cardinal directions (North, South, East, West)ĭo not abbreviate types of street (Avenue, Boulevard, Crescent, Lane, etc.)ĭo not shorten generational suffixes like “Senior” or “Junior” Write out numeric street names (Fifth Street instead of 5th Street) Before you start putting pen to paper, review these tips to make sure you’re doing it right - there’s no need to waste any of that pricey stationery! Here’s a little course on envelope addressing etiquette. While addressing envelopes may seem like a piece of cake, there are a few rules you’ll want to stick to when sending out your wedding invitations.
