How do you address a wedding invitation to an expecting couple and include that the baby is invited?

Question

I have looked on every etiquette website and can't find an answer for this one. If a wedding invitation is being mailed to a couple that is expecting a baby, the baby will be born after the invitations are mailed but before the wedding, and I want to include the child on inner envelope so they know that they are welcome to bring him or her. What is the proper way to do this? Normally a child's first name is listed under the parents on the inner envelope, but they have not chosen a name yet. Is it appropriate to simply put "and baby" or "and child"?

Answer 1

I looked in my wedding etiquette book and it doesn't say anything about that. I would think you would address it to

Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith and Baby

Answer 2

John and Jane Smith

           and

     Baby Smith

Answer 3

Mr & Mrs. John Stevens and baby

Can't make it simpler.

Answer 4

I'd just write a personal little note in the envelope and say, "Of course, the new member of the family will also be welcome to come along!" or something like that. Or I would just tell the couple in person -- if you're close to them and talk to them often. I wouldn't put it on the envelope -- it seems stodgy and impersonal for something as exciting as a new baby.

Answer 5

I had this problem as well.

On the outside envelope, I put Mr. & Mrs. Jake Smith

On the inner, I put Jake, Jane, & baby Smith.

I see the outside envelope as what they will open now and throw away. Since the baby isn't here yet, I don't think the baby should be on the outside envelope.... However, on the inner envelope, they will probably keep your invitation in it for awhile, and they need to know that baby Smith can come.

Answer 6

I would put "and baby"

Answer 7

i would put to ____&____ and new member of the family...

Answer 8

yea that seems fine

Answer 9

put

Mr. & Mrs. John Doe

and family

that'll get it!

Answer 10

That sounds good to me or you can put "your new angel"

Answer 11

Its odd because GOD FORBID the baby is not healthy when born or passes away (sry for the horrible thought) and the invite says mr and mrs_______-and baby and there is no baby.......

But any optimistically I would suggest a cute personalized message to the baby "We would love for you to join us on this special day and remember to bring your parents too"

Answer 12

Don't laugh but do they have a 'name' for their baby bump?

My best friend's bump was always referred to as  'Squeak' and at 16 and 6ft. we STILL call him 'Squeak' rather than by his name. If they don't you could always use; 'Mr & Mrs. Jones..and 'bump!'.

Answer 13

Why not call them up before the invites are mailed out and let them know you'd like the baby to attend. You can also reaffirm your desires on the RSVP card.

"___ of 3 attending"

Answer 14

to (groom's name), (bride's name), and b*****d kid.

Answer 15

Mr. John Smith and Family (3)

I had to do that for my invitations too and this is what I put.

Good luck!

Answer 16

or u could put +1

just a thought