Invitation without an inner envelope... how to label for those just invited???

Add a note on all RSVPs telling them the total that that RSVP is for.. "There are __ out of ___ coming"

This is the only reason why i sprung for outer envelopes... haha... I would list them indivitually in the address... John & Jane smith, and if they have a kid coming or somthing Mr. & Mrs. Smith & Jason Smith or something... no idea.. are you invites an odd shape? you might be able to find really cheap plain ones at a paper emporium for cheap..

I am the tacky one that put on my RSVP card "Due to the location of the event this will be an adults only event" I don't care who thinks I am tacky but I wanted to cabosh any and all extra 1's. Needless to say, nobody is bringing children but there have been some extra =1's anyways. It is bound to happen at any wedding I think!

Address specifically who is invited on the outside. That would be fine I think unless it is a family of 6! LOL

you could do formal-

Mr. and Mrs Robert Smith

Ms. Claire Smith

123 Cherry Lane

Small Town, USA 90631

or

casual-

Bob, Nancy, and Claire Smith

123 Cherry Lane

Small Town, USA 90631

I think addressing "family" leaves the invite open to interpretation

I looked this up because originally I wasn't going to do inner envelopes but then decided to go ahead and do them. From what I found out, you are supposed to name them on the front and if they are not named, they aren't invited.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Child's Name (if applicable)

123 Street

City, State Zip

The sites I saw said not to use "family" or "guest" on there. Basically people should know that if their child's name or there is no mention of bringing a guest on the front they aren't invited but we all know how people can be. The RSVP idea of ___ out of ___ is a good idea as well.

This is the same problem I was scared of having. So, on our invitations we had the general info and a little insert card that said.

"We have reserved ____ in honor of your presence."

Please RSVP online by July 31st, 2010

www.weddingwire.com/miguelandsandra

Sorry correction, "we have reserved ____ seats in honor of your presence."

You can also use Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith and Family for parties of more than 3, no worries! The extra envelopes just end up in the trash, and it was a smart move to skip this expense.

What about if it's a single person (not married) and you don't know the name of their guest? How can I write "Ms. Jane Doe" guest on there? (I don't have inner envelopes, either)

I meant, "Ms. Jane Doe" plus Guest

How would it be addressed if they do not have same last name and have 2 or 3 children? Do you list everyone??

Ms. Jane Doe and Guest

Different last names:

Mr. Joe Brown and Ms. Stephanie Ellis and Family (if its her kids or if they have children separately as well as together.) If only he has kids, then it would be:

Mr. Joe Brown and Family and Ms. Stephanie Ellis

The outer envelope does not need to include the children's names, unless there is only one child.

If they have adult children, they can be sent separate invitations.