Inside / Outside Envelope Wording/Addressing

HauteRoxy

Hi, 

My invites have to be delivered in a smallish box, think a 5x7 picture frame size, about 2 inches thick . . . (the invite is has wooden front & back "pages") - it will never work in an envelope, it would be wrecked.

I want to write (address) on the box itself, then tie it with baker's twine, then wrap it in kraft paper (per the post office) it's the only way to safely secure the invite without taping it which would destroy the entire point. 

So, what do I write on the box itself? Just the name(s) of persons invited, worded the same way as the outer envelope? Or can I go less formal, like, "Nana Doe" on the inside box? 

It is a super small, family-only intimate, 20 person wedding in a cabin. 

I am a super stickler for etiquette, but these boxes have me stumped. Help please!?

Thank you in advance for reading

HauteRoxy

When I say, "outer envelope" - I mean the kraft paper wrapping which will have the entire address & postage. 

HisGirlFriday13

Outer envelopes:

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith

or

Mr. John and Ms. Susan Smith

Inner envelopes:

John and Sue

The rule is that outer envelopes have to be formal (and unable to confuse the USPS), but if you're doing inner envelopes, you can do them more informally.

If you have inner envelopes, they should contain the names of all the people invited: i.e.,, 'John, Sue, Sally and Joey' if you're inviting their kids.

HauteRoxy

It's a bit more on the casual side, outdoors, woodsy, in the mountains.  

Thanks to all of you so much! 

Thanks for the compliment, I only needed 15 invites so I went all out  

May sound silly, but all the paper stuff has always been my favorite part. Weirdo...

HauteRoxy

I have these posted on my "real" knot, I made a new one for posting here . . my other ID has most of my real name in it.