Envelope addressing etiquette

[aephi alum]

As I understand it:

- The woman's name always comes first, if it's a heterosexual couple.
- If the couple is married, even if they have different last names, the word "and" is used. So:

Ms. Wendy Testaburger and Mr. Stan Marsh
123 Main St.
South Park, CO 12345

[ComradesTrue]

You can also consult wedding etiquette books. They have chapters devoted to this type of issue.

No need to buy one... your local library should have several.

[UGAalum94]

Originally Posted by aephi alum

Ms. Wendy Testaburger and Mr. Stan Marsh
123 Main St.
South Park, CO 12345

Man, I'd pay to see that episode.

[Munchkin03]

At the end of the day, I'm just a redneck from northern Florida, but dear Emily Post says on page 131, in the section "Addressing Envelopes":

"Invitations to an unmarried couple who reside at hte same address should be addressed to 'Ms. Nancy Fellows' and 'Mr. Scott Dunn,' with each name appearing on a separate line."

[aephi alum]

Originally Posted by Munchkin03

At the end of the day, I'm just a redneck from northern Florida, but dear Emily Post says on page 131, in the section "Addressing Envelopes":

"Invitations to an unmarried couple who reside at hte same address should be addressed to 'Ms. Nancy Fellows' and 'Mr. Scott Dunn,' with each name appearing on a separate line."

And that's correct, if they are unmarried.

Married couples get an "and".