Tips and Etiquette: Samples of Envelope Addressing

Married Couple

Always addressed to both members of a married couple.

Example:

Mr. and Mrs. José Anthony Angelil
 Fourteen Mac Arthur Way
 South Saint Paul, Minnesota 55075

Unmarried Couple – Living Together

Addressed to both members of an unmarried couple who live at the same address.
 Example:
 Ms. Amelia Redding and Mr. Jeffrey Burton
 25 Xavier Boulevard
 South Saint Paul, Minnesota 55075

Married Couple – Professional Titles

If the woman uses her husband’s name socially:
 Example:

Doctor Kenya Boudin and Mr. Carter Boudin

If the woman uses her maiden name both professionally and socially:
 Example:

Doctor Kenya Willaree and Mr. Carter Boudin

If both are professionals:

Examples:

Doctors Kenya and Carter Boudin

Including a Guest

If using inner and outer envelopes:

If you’re only using one envelope, include a short note with your invitation.
 Example:

Dear Stephen,

You are welcome to bring a guest to the wedding.

Please let me know.
 Regards,

Michelle
 (If time allows and Stephen supplies the information, you can send his guest an invitation, too.)

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