How to Address Invitation Envelopes

In response to many questions I get asked on how to properly address invitation envelopes, I have compiled a few scenarios to get you started. I will update this list periodically.

SCENARIO	OUTER ENVELOPE	INNER ENVELOPE (if applicable)
Husband and Wife With same last name	Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams	Mr. and Mrs. Williams
Husband and Wife With different last names	Ms. Rachel Gordon (wife’s name above) Mr. John Williams	Ms. Gordon and Mr. Williams
Husband and Wife Wife has a professional title	Dr. Rachel Gordon Mr. John Williams	Dr. Gordon Mr. Williams
Husband and Wife With children	Mr. and Mrs. John Williams List the first name and last names of children here if an inner envelope does not apply	Mr. and Mrs. Williams Lisa, Harry, Robert (in order of age – oldest to youngest)
Cohabiting Couple	Miss or Ms. Rachel Gordon Mr. John Williams	Ms. Gordon Mr. Williams
Single Woman	Miss or Ms. Rachel Gordon	Miss or Ms. Gordon
Single Man	Mr. John Williams	Mr. Williams
Single Woman and Guest	Miss or Ms. Rachel Gordon List additional guest names as shown below if inner envelope does not apply. and Guest (if guest is unknown or Mr. Thomas Brussels (if name is known)	Ms. Gordon and Guest or Ms. Gordon Mr. Brussels (if name is known)

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