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Smooth, cream colored, heavy and thick. Flawless, elegant calligraphy in a rich, dark ink. Topped off with a lovely wedding stamp. You’ve probably heard it said that wedding invitations give guests the very first glimpse of a couple’s special day. This first impression comes dressed in a distinctive envelope pulled out of the mailbox.

It’s not too early to find out everything there is to know about your wedding invitation envelopes. They are indeed the first ‘first impression’ of your wedding day.

Wedding Invitation Envelope Etiquette

There is no rule that says wedding envelopes must be lined, but this detail gives wedding invitations a luxurious distinction from other invitations. Liners may come in a coordinating color, pattern or simply add a smooth texture into the inside of the envelope, depending on the design of your wedding invitation.

When it comes time to address your envelopes, you’re likely to run into common questions about handling less conventional arrangements or unfamiliar name and title issues. If you are hiring a professional calligrapher to address your wedding invitations, you should set up your guest list exactly how guests’ names should appear, following these etiquette guidelines:

• Spell out middle names, common abbreviations for streets (avenue, lane, etc.), and the names of states.
• Married couples’ names belong on the same line. Traditionally the man’s first name follows Mr. and Mrs.
• Unmarried couples’ names go on separate lines, with the  name of the person you know best first, or the woman’s name first if you know each equally.
• Stay away from adding “and guest” to your single guests’ dates. Instead, find out the name of the person your guest will be bringing.
• Send a separate invitation to grown children who live with their parents. For minor children, use the parents’ names on the addressed envelope, and list the children by name on the inner envelope, oldest to youngest.
• Same-sex couples’ names who are married go on the same line. If unmarried, list the name of the person you know best first, or if you know both equally, list them in alphabetical order.
• Spell out special titles such as military, medical, judicial, etc. and list the spouse with the title first.

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