How to Address Wedding Invitations: Every Situation Covered
Married couples, unmarried couples, families with kids, doctors, military — every envelope addressing scenario solved.
Married Couple (Same Last Name)
Outer envelope: Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson
Inner envelope: Mr. and Mrs. Thompson
Married Couple (Different Last Names)
Outer: Ms. Sarah Chen and Mr. David Thompson
Inner: Ms. Chen and Mr. Thompson
Unmarried Couple Living Together
Outer: Ms. Sarah Chen
Mr. David Thompson
(Each name on its own line, alphabetical)
Inner: Sarah and David
Single Guest With a Plus One
Outer: Ms. Sarah Chen
Inner: Ms. Chen and Guest
Family With Children Under 18
Outer: Mr. and Mrs. David Thompson
Inner: Mr. and Mrs. Thompson, Emma, and Jack
Doctor
Outer: Dr. Sarah Chen and Mr. David Thompson
If both: The Doctors Thompson (or Dr. Sarah Chen and Dr. David Thompson)
Military
Rank before name: Captain Sarah Chen and Mr. David Thompson
The Modern Approach
Honestly? Most couples today skip the inner envelope entirely and use a simplified format: "Sarah Chen & David Thompson" or "The Thompson Family." As long as it's clear who's invited, you're fine. Focus your energy on what matters — the celebration itself. Set up your wedding website with clear guest information instead.