Outer envelope The outer envelope should take on a formal style, with full names and titles of the addressees. Notes: * Avoid abbreviations in the actual address (e.g., use “Boulevard” instead of “Blvd.”). * Use Mr. and Mrs. for a married couple (followed by the husband or wive’s full name). * Put your closest friend first if a couple is unmarried and living together. * When inviting a widow or widower, ask them or someone close to them whether they prefer to use their full name or their married name. * If you are inviting children to you wedding, their names do not go on the outer envelope. Examples: “Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Clemens 9389 Kentucky Avenue Austin, Texas 78740” “Mr. Alex and Mrs. Anna Descon 1103 Sumner Parkway Hot Springs, Arkansas 73323” “Doctor Priscilla and Raymond Miller 121 Cummings Street Nashville, Tennessee 37849” Inner envelope A smaller envelope is optional, but some couples choose to do it as tradition. The smaller envelope contains the actual invitation and can be addressed with less formality. Notes: * If you’re inviting children (anyone under 18) to your wedding, Include their names on the inner envelope (on the second line in order of age, oldest to youngest). * Use “Miss” for young women (young men do not have a title). * Send children over 18 their own invitations (even if they’re living at the same address as their parents). Example: “Daniel and Hannah Clemens Miss Rachel and Andrew” “Alex and Anna Descon Michael and Miss Gretchen” “Doctors Priscilla and Raymond Miss Leslie, Raymond Junior, and Miss Patricia”