One of the biggest things that couples have a hard time with during the whole Wedding Invitation Collection design process is the addressing part. How do we write a doctor's name? When a couple is just dating - do we write both of their names or "and guest"? How do I address a couple and their kids who I am also inviting?
Don't worry - I got you covered in all the areas. :)
Let's start with one I have dealt with recently. The couple that has been dating for 4 years and are good friends with you have made the invitation list! Woohoo! Now, how do we address their invitation to the wedding? Well, the original and correct way to do it would be
Mr. John Smith and Guest
123 Love Ave
Boston, MA 10234
Now, some may think - "Well hey they have been dating for 4 years, so why aren't or cannot put his girlfriend's name? She is our friend too!" I am glad you asked. This is the way it has been done for years - don't ask me why I have no idea I could not tell you. But, this is not the only correct way to do it anymore - there are two ways now! The other way can be
Mr. John Smith and Ms. Kelly Howard
123 Love Ave
Boston, MA 10234
In this day and age, it is all about the couple getting married preferences. Either way is correct - it is what you decide that is the correct way for you - in this instance of addressing anyways. We still have some ways to go when it comes to other addressing!
For a Family that has kids also coming you usually can just put
The Rolston Family
223 Townsend Road
Townsend MA, 10466
OR if the family has older children still living at home with their parents and only want to send one invitation to that address but invite everyone in the household you can put this
Mr. and Ms. Rolston & Ms. Kylie Rolston
223 Townsend Road
Townsend MA, 10466
You can list all the children that live in that household. There is no limit to the amount of names you can put on the invite envelope :)
Now when it comes to Doctors, Judges, anyone who is in the service or has served, or Lawyers they have a certain lingo they can go by. Let's go in order of how I listed them.
For a Doctor(s) you always list who the actual doctor is first and then their spouse/partner.
Doctor Annie Beard and Mr. Kevin Hope
434 Rolling Street
Cambridge, MA 12342
OR, if they are both doctors you can put this
Doctor Annie and Kevin Hope (whatever name you would like to put first is up to you)
434 Rolling Street
Cambridge, MA 12342
For Judges, you can address them in two different ways. Either
The Honorable Noah Walker and Mrs. Gina Walker
55 Court Avenue
Barnegat, NJ 09890
OR
Judge Noah Walker and Mrs. Gina Walker
55 Court Avenue
Barnegat, NJ 09890
For someone in the service or was in the service goes by their title/rank
Lieutenant Jacob Longs, US Navy, and Mrs. Kylie Tollon
321 West Bay
Boston, MA 11123
OR
If they are both in the service you can just out
Lieutenants Jack and Wendy Longs
321 West Bay
Boston, MA 11123
Keep in mind if they are currently active in the service then make sure you get the correct base address, so your invitation gets delivered!
Lastly, for the Lawyers!
If only one is a lawyer then they go first on the addressing part
Michelle Bank, Esq. and Mr. Paul Water
22 Water Ways
Boston, MA 11112
OR if they are both Lawyers then you address them as
Michelle Bank, Esq. and Paul Water, Esq.
22 Water Ways
Boston, MA 11112
Phew! I know this is a lot to remember but, this blog is always here for reference! This is to help you not panic when it comes to addressing your ton of invitation envelopes. We do not want added stress. If you have anymore questions when it comes to addressing envelopes, well you know where to find me :)
Till next time!
<3 Kylie
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