When sending out wedding invites, what do I write on the inside envelope?

Question

Like on the outside I would write Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith, on the inside envelope, do I write Bob and Jane? Or does that get left blank?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Invites are a Wedding etiquette nightmare these days.  What was once, has changed quite a bit, since society has gone more casual.  However, true etiquette form would be to address the inside of the envelope - hand written (calligraphy if you are talented):

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith (not Bob)

if the kids are invited too then:

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith

Jonathan, Christopher and Joanna

Hope this helps!

Z.

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Answer 2

That's how I did it - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smith (formal) on the outside and Bob and Jane on the inside.

Answer 3

On the inside you would put the people's first names "Bob and Jane" or "Bob and Guest" (in the event Bob doesn't have a significant other and you want to allow him to bring someone).

Answer 4

Like another person said, formal on the outside, informal on the inside.  That's where you could write, "Grandma" or Uncle Bob and Aunt Sally.

Answer 5

You write the familiar names of all the invitees on the inner envelope, or the single's name with "and guest," if they are invited to bring a date.

So, if you are inviting your aunt and uncle and their children, your outer envelope might say:

"Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith

500 Maple Street

Anytown, USA"

And your inner envelope would say:

"Uncle Bob and Aunt Susan

Bobby and Suzie"

Your outer envelope to your single girlfriend (who is allowed to bring a date) might say:

"Ms. Sarah Jones

150 Oak Lane

Anytown, USA"

The inner envelope would say:

"Sarah and Guest"

Answer 6

I would go with the Bob and Jane on the inner envelope and for those allowed to bring a  guest you can do Bob and Guest