It used to be easy addressing envelopes! To Mr. & Mrs. So and So etc.
However, today there are lots of non-traditional couples which can make addressing the invitations a dilemma.
Here's a few suggestions on how to handle "Envelope Etiquette."
For an unmarried couple living together address the envelope using 4 lines.
Line 1 & 2: List their names in either order. Line 3 is street address and Line 4 is City, State and Zip.
For a married couple using different last names use 3-4 lines.
Line 1 & possibly 2: write their names with womans name first. Mrs. Sally Smith & Mr. John Doe If the 2 full names will not fit on one line, then you will use line 2 for the mans name. Line 3 & 4 are standard.
For a married couple in which the woman is a medical doctor.
Line 1 & possibly 2: Dr. Susan Jones & Mr. John Jones You may need to put the mans name on the second line if space is an issue. Line 3 & 4 are standard.
The boyfriend of one of your guests when the couple is not living together.
Send him a separate invitation to his address.
Military member and spouse.
Line 1 & possibly 2: Captain & Mrs. Jamison King or Sargeant Angela King & Mr. Jamison King you may need to list names on 2 lines if space is an issue. If the woman is the military member, her name should come first or on line 1. Line 3 & 4 is standard. If one is deployed, send to the permanent home address.
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