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D&D2016
Dedicated December 2016

Addressing wedding invitations and RVSPs

D&D2016, on April 6, 2016 at 5:21 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 26

Okay, so am I the only one that doesn't feel the need to address their wedding invitations in accordance with formal wedding etiquette? I just really think that addressing invitations as "Mr and Mrs. Smith" on the outer envelope and "Mike, Sarah, Robert, Miss Tara, Timothy, and Miss Mary" on the...

Okay, so am I the only one that doesn't feel the need to address their wedding invitations in accordance with formal wedding etiquette? I just really think that addressing invitations as "Mr and Mrs. Smith" on the outer envelope and "Mike, Sarah, Robert, Miss Tara, Timothy, and Miss Mary" on the inner envelope isn't really necessary, is it? Can I get away with just "The Smith Family"? Or "MaryJo Smith and Guest" That's just what feels natural to me. We also aren't doing an outer and inner envelope.

We are planning on using the WW website RSVP's. How do make it so the guests can indicate they are bringing a plus one? Adding John's Guest to the household? Or having them make a note when they submit the RSVP?

Also, what are you putting for the 'household name'? It says to put how it will be addressed; so, I guess "The Smith Family" would be appropriate?

Thanks ladies!

26 Comments

  • Ololufe
    VIP August 2016
    Ololufe ·
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    This is the first time I am hearing about inner envelopes. Does someone have a picture?

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  • Lynnie
    WeddingWire Administrator October 2016
    Lynnie ·
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    @Ololufe - here ya go! Having inner & outer envelopes is becoming way less popular. The reasoning behind inner envelopes is: to specifically list the guests invited (can still do this on the outer envelope), and also because the outer envelope can get pretty banged up in the mail sometimes.


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  • Minerva
    VIP August 2016
    Minerva ·
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    I'm not doing inner envelopes, and am just formally addressing everyone on the outer envelope. Does it take up more lines? Yep. Does it affect mailing? Nope. Will the envelope get thrown out anyway? Yep.

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  • Ololufe
    VIP August 2016
    Ololufe ·
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    Thank you WWLynnie

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  • Shelby
    Super June 2016
    Shelby ·
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    People have envelopes INSIDE their envelopes? I'm confused. Call me tacky. Call me lazy. All my invites are addressed "John and Jane Doe & Family" (because everyone's invited, even kids) and my RSVP is mine and my FH's cell phone #s and emails printed on the back. Easy peasy.

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  • D&D2016
    Dedicated December 2016
    D&D2016 ·
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    Haha some of your comments crack me up! I'm glad to hear that I'm not alone in addressing etiquette. Thank you all for the feedback! I love the WW community!

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