for those of you who sent out your invitations, I have a question, I picked mine up tooday and noticed that there are two big envelopes one to address to the people and one lined one inside of a different consistency, i guess to put the rsvp directions, etc... in
my question is can I leave the interior envelope blank OR must it have the guest's name on it, there name is already on the outer one must it be on the inner one also??? What are you guys doing
I have gotten invitations w/ writing on the inside and without......
thanks!!
Long Island Invitations
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NEED INVITATION HELP/question
Traditionally, all invitations come with two envelopes both an inner and an outer. All envelopes should be written by hand, not typed.
INNER ENVELOPES
Used primarily with formal invitations, the ungummed inner envelope is simply addressed 'Mr. and Mrs. Johnson' (first names omitted, no address).
All family members should be included, however it is best not to use the words 'and family.' Instead, list all guests' names, keeping in mind that names of children may be spelled out, for example: 'Molly and Tristan,' and written below the parents' names in order of age.
Feel free to address close relatives informally, i.e. 'Aunt Alice.'
If you are including an invitation for an escort whose name you do not know, you will need to ask for the escort's name. It is preferable to send the escort a separate invitation.
Middle names may be eliminated or written in full.
After the inner envelope is addressed, it is inserted along with all accompanying enclosure items into the outer envelope.
OUTER ENVELOPES
Outer envelopes should be addressed using no abbreviations with the exception of non-professional titles. (Mr., Mrs., Jr., Esq., etc.) Professional titles such as Doctor, should be spelled out.
With the exception of 'One,' all house numbers are written in figure form, and no commas are used when separating digits in house numbers.
Apartment, suite, and rural route numbers and zip codes are written in figure form.
Do not use symbols; spell out the word 'and.'
Write out state names as well as the words 'Street,' 'Boulevard,' 'Avenue,' 'Trail,' etc.
Your envelopes should be mailed out approximately ten days to three weeks for an informal affair and six to eight weeks for a formal event or wedding.
