How To Address Wedding Invitations?

Use full names and formal titles

Address married couples as “Mr. and Mrs. [Husband’s Full Name]” or “Mr. [Full Name] and Mrs. [Full Name]”

Address unmarried couples on separate lines with each full name

Address single adults with “Mr.”, “Ms.”, “Miss”, or “Mx.” as appropriate

Address families with children by listing parents first, then children below

Use “and Guest” only when inviting a plus-one

Spell out all words, including street names, state names, and titles

Use the guest’s preferred name if known

Use correct honorifics and professional titles when applicable

Address married couples with different last names by listing both full names

Address same-sex couples using the same format as any married or committed couple

Avoid abbreviations except standard titles like “Mr.” and “Mrs.”

Write apartment or unit numbers on the same line as the street address

Use clear, legible handwriting or printed labels

Match the formality of the invitation to the event style

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