Addressing Invitations

mds52088

I am completely at a loss on how to address my invitations. I know there are articles out there stating how to do such things but I'd like to hear from you guys as well.
The couples situations we have are:
Married Couples
Married Couples with children
Married couples with different last names and children's
Married couples with children who's names are different than the married couple (adopted children)
I also have:
Friends with boyfriends/girlfriends. I know the boyfriends/girlfriends names but what happens if they break up in the next 4 months?
Friends w/o someone. On the save-the -date I put and guest. Would I do that again?

I know this is very possibly a very stupid question but posting on here has been a huge help to me. Your constructive input is greatly appreciated.

mds52088

Also, how do you put the apartment number in. I'm trying to make it VERY formal. I want this to be an very formal wedding/reception.

mds52088

EaglesBride: My wedding is August 11th. I have a bunch of people coming from out of town (my Fiance is from Denver) I was told to get them sent out at 3 months so they can make arrangements. I will be ordering the invitations today so they will be here about the time we need to send them.
lovethebeach: Thank you SO much. Your post is so helpful. What should I do with the couples who don't live together? Should I give them their own invitation? Also, I must be honest. I am using a pocket invitations, my question is... what do I need an "inner invelope" for? Sorry, I know that must sound VERY stupid.

mds52088

I didn't see how you could double envelope the pocket fold either. And, I will wait for week 10 then. I was worried if I sent them too early that they would get lost or forgotten about. I have requested everyone respond by July 1st though to allow about 10 days for any stragglers.
Also, as far as addresses would go would I spell out the state as well?

mds52088

Basically, should I spell out everything in the addresses except numbers and things like 1st

mds52088

Oh! and Post office boxes, should I leave the PO Box 123 or Post Office Box 123?

Sorry for my billion and one questions. I'm just SOOOOO worried I'm going to do something wrong!

pokepoke27

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_addressing-invitations-17?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:4e64dce9-6790-4a5a-843b-152da35c83cePost:5dc918fc-f69a-4da8-b16f-5f6cdfd972ff">Re: Addressing Invitations</a>:
[QUOTE] The point of them was that when the outer envelope got dirty from travel, the guest could open it and receive a fresh envelope addressed to them. Personally, i think they're pointless since they typically just increase postage costs.
Posted by lovethebeach16[/QUOTE]

<div>I agree with this. I didn't use an inner envelope.</div><div>
</div><div>OP - I will also add that I was told NOT to spell out the states. According to my source, the post office would prefer that you write GA instead of Georgia, for example. I was told they have less chance of getting lost in the mail that way. I have no idea why. Please correct me if I'm wrong ladies : )</div>

Starqueg

For the single people that are getting a plus one, I'd just indicate that on the RSVP card.  Have a space for them to write in the name of the guest or put __/2 attending or declining. 

Also, thanks E-board for teaching me what an inner envelope is for.  What a waste of money and paper.

mds52088

So you wouldn't put and guest on the address? You would just specify it in the RSVP card?

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_addressing-invitations-17?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:4e64dce9-6790-4a5a-843b-152da35c83cePost:2534af6e-aaa9-40c8-8332-bef372c520a5">Re: Addressing Invitations</a>:
[QUOTE]For the single people that are getting a plus one, I'd just indicate that on the RSVP card.  Have a space for them to write in the name of the guest or put __/2 attending or declining.  Also, thanks E-board for teaching me what an inner envelope is for.  What a waste of money and paper.
Posted by Starqueg[/QUOTE]