How to Address Wedding Save the Dates and Invites

Your envelopes can take just as long as your save the dates if you are not prepared.  We collected all of our family and friends addresses through postable.com.  Once we had them, we exported the file and adjusted the addresses to fit the wedding etiquette guidelines we found through online research.  Below are some of the guidelines we found helpful.

1. Write out your guests names in full - no nicknames or initials
2. Address guests by Mr., Mrs., Ms., or their professional titles
3. Spell out all words in an address (e.g., Street instead of St., Post Office Box instead of P.O. Box)
4. Spell out all city and state names (e.g., Washington, District of Columbia)
5. Write out all the words on your return address and include on back of envelope or in upper left corner

To a Single Man or Woman with Guest

If possible, try to find out the guests name prior to sending the invite to make it more personal.  If not, address your friend/family member and add guest

Example:

Ms. Jessica Freedman and Guest

To a Married Couple

If using first names, lead with the female's name.

Example:

Mrs. Jane and Mr. Joshua Smith

To an Unmarried Couple

List the person you are closest to first.  If you are close to both of them, list the female first and follow that by the male.

Example:

Ms. Kaylin Connors and Mr. Phillip Scott

To a Same-Sex Couple

Use the same rules as you would for any other unmarried or married couple as mentioned above.

Example:

Ms. Marisa Miller and Ms. Michelle Smith

To Families

Children under the age of 18 should be included on the invite with the parents.  Children over the age of 18 should receive their own invite

Example: 

Ms. Marie and Mr. Kyle Scott

Daniel, Nathan, and Brittany

I hope this helps you in sending out your invitations or save the dates the proper way.  Do you have any other tips?