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Addressing Etiquette for Wedding Invitations

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            Addressing Etiquette for Wedding Invitations

            Wedding invitations, unlike other party invitations will include its own reply card and will not need this on the invitation itself. Envelopes are also addressed in a certain way. We have assembled some examples of appropriate wording for various situations for envelopes and reply envelopes.
            Single GuestsOuter EnvelopeInner Envelope
            Unmarried Woman over 18 or a Divorced Woman who retains her maiden nameMiss (or Ms.) Jill MurrayMiss (or Ms.) Murray and Guest
            Divorced Woman who uses her married nameMrs. Jill SamsonMrs. Samson and Guest
            Unmarried or Divorced ManMr. Josh HowardMr. Howard and Guest
            CouplesOuter EnvelopeInner Envelope
            Married CouplesMr. and Mrs. George CrandleMr. and Mrs. Crandle
            Married Couple - when the woman kept maiden nameMrs. Carol Smith
            Mr. John Jackson            Mrs. Smith
            Mr. Jackson
            Unmarried couples who do not share the same residence. You should send the invitation to the closest friendMiss (or Ms.) Jill MurrayMiss (or Ms.) Murray
            Mr. Richardson
            Unmarried couples who live together address alphabetically by last nameMiss (or Ms.) Jill Gamble
            Mr. Josh Howard            Miss (or Ms.) Gamble
            Mr. Howard
            Same gender couples - alphabetically by last nameMiss (or Ms.) Jane Aldridge
            Miss (or Ms.) Cindy Clearwater            Miss (or Ms.) Aldridge
            Miss (or Ms.) Clearwater
            Children over 18 years old should be considered adults and receive their own invitation, even if still at the home of their parents who will also be invited to your weddingMiss Jill Murray
            or
            Mr. Josh Howard            Miss Murray and Guest
            or
            Mr. Howard and Guest
            Children under 18 years old may receive their own invitation or be added to their parentsMiss Katie Miller
            Master Joseph Miller            Miss Miller
            Master Miller