What name goes first on a wedding invitation?

The name of the bride always precedes the groom’s name. Formal invitations issued by the bride’s parents refer to her by her first and middle names, the groom by his full name and title; if the couple is hosting by themselves, their titles are optional.

Is it OK to hand address wedding invitations?

The address on a wedding invitation should be handwritten; printed labels are not appropriate (though calligraphy done by computer directly on the envelope is gaining popularity and acceptability).

How do you address a guest on a wedding invitation?

Younger guests can be included on the inner envelope of their parents’ invitation by their name (s)—they should not be addressed on the outer envelope. For girls under 18, use “Miss.” Boys don’t need a title until they’re 18—then they’re addressed as “Mr.”

How to address wedding invitations without an inside envelope?

If you choose to send wedding invitations without an inside envelope, which is more common these days, simply focus on properly addressing the outer envelope. Below, we provide guidelines for how to address invitations with a single envelope vs. an inner and outer envelope for your reference.

Is it proper to address invitations to full name?

It is proper to address a wedding invitation to a person’s full name. For those using an inner envelope, then the outer envelope can omit them, while the inner envelope has the full names of everyone invited, but for those who only have one envelope, it should be addressed to everyone in full.

How to address wedding invitations to children and families?

How to Address Wedding Invitations to Children and Families. Include younger guests on the inner envelope of their parents’ invitation by their name (s). For girls under 18, you can use “Miss” if you’d like. Boys don’t need a title until they’re 18—then they can be addressed as “Mr.”