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ENVELOPE ADDRESSING FAQ
FAQ BY CATEGORY
Q: I am addressing my own envelopes, how many extras should I order?
A: Make sure to order at least 25 extras for addressing errors, they're bound to happen! Even if you were to hire a calligrapher, they need 10 to 15% extras as well. If JDK does computerized calligraphy, we do not charge you for extra envelopes, one more reason to leave it to us!
Q: How do I address envelopes for every family situation and instance?
A: See below for addressing envelopes for every instance.
Married Couple: Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Cooper
Family: Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Cooper and Family
Married Couple when Wife's last name is different: (list alphabetically) Mr. Bradley Cooper
Ms. Julia Jones
Unmarried Couple living at the same address: Mr. Bradley Cooper
Ms. (or Miss) Karen Smith
Roommates at the same address: should receive their own individual invitations
If you are allowing someone to bring a guest: Ms. Karen Smith and Guest
Attorney: Mr. Joshua Reed, Esq.
Minister: The Reverend John Stewart
Rabbi: Rabbi Matthew Kowalski
Judge: The Honorable Ross Walker
Professor: Dr. Howard Bates or Howard Bates, Ph.D.
Junior: Mr. Jeffrey Allen, junior
Numerals: Mr. Jeffrey Allen, II
Q: How should guest names be written out on the outer envelope?
A: Use full names. The titles Mister & Misses can be abbreviated (Mr. & Mrs.). Titles such as Doctor, Captain, or Reverend should be written out.
Q: How should street addresses be written out on the outer envelope?
A: The words "Street", "Avenue", "Boulevard", and Drive should be written out, not abbreviated. Spell out the state. If North, West, South, or East are in the address, see the following example:
Ex: 123 South Main Street
Ex: 123 Main Street, S.W.
Q: At what age should one receive his own invitation rather than be included with the family invite?
A: This is largely dependent upon whether or not the child still lives with the parents. If all of the children are living with them, send one invitation with all of their names on it, plus the parents’ names. You also have the option of sending each older child - 13 years of age and older - their own invitation (if you have extras). For any children who live separate from the parents, such as perhaps the 21 year-old, then send a separate invitation.
A: Make sure to order at least 25 extras for addressing errors, they're bound to happen! Even if you were to hire a calligrapher, they need 10 to 15% extras as well. If JDK does computerized calligraphy, we do not charge you for extra envelopes, one more reason to leave it to us!
Q: How do I address envelopes for every family situation and instance?
A: See below for addressing envelopes for every instance.
Married Couple: Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Cooper
Family: Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Cooper and Family
Married Couple when Wife's last name is different: (list alphabetically) Mr. Bradley Cooper
Ms. Julia Jones
Unmarried Couple living at the same address: Mr. Bradley Cooper
Ms. (or Miss) Karen Smith
Roommates at the same address: should receive their own individual invitations
If you are allowing someone to bring a guest: Ms. Karen Smith and Guest
Attorney: Mr. Joshua Reed, Esq.
Minister: The Reverend John Stewart
Rabbi: Rabbi Matthew Kowalski
Judge: The Honorable Ross Walker
Professor: Dr. Howard Bates or Howard Bates, Ph.D.
Junior: Mr. Jeffrey Allen, junior
Numerals: Mr. Jeffrey Allen, II
Q: How should guest names be written out on the outer envelope?
A: Use full names. The titles Mister & Misses can be abbreviated (Mr. & Mrs.). Titles such as Doctor, Captain, or Reverend should be written out.
Q: How should street addresses be written out on the outer envelope?
A: The words "Street", "Avenue", "Boulevard", and Drive should be written out, not abbreviated. Spell out the state. If North, West, South, or East are in the address, see the following example:
Ex: 123 South Main Street
Ex: 123 Main Street, S.W.
Q: At what age should one receive his own invitation rather than be included with the family invite?
A: This is largely dependent upon whether or not the child still lives with the parents. If all of the children are living with them, send one invitation with all of their names on it, plus the parents’ names. You also have the option of sending each older child - 13 years of age and older - their own invitation (if you have extras). For any children who live separate from the parents, such as perhaps the 21 year-old, then send a separate invitation.