[header] How to address wedding invitations to a family [title] Decide whether to do double-envelopes. [step] If you are planning a more informal affair, it's okay to go with just one outer envelope. That way your invitees with open the envelope and see your invitation right away.
[header] How to address wedding invitations to a family [title] Decide whether to do double-envelopes. [step] If you are planning a more informal affair, it's okay to go with just one outer envelope. That way your invitees with open the envelope and see your invitation right away.
However, if you are planning an intimate, burlesque event and don't have a formal invitation, do this as a last resort. Double-envelopes are most secure when they are signed by a member of a particular organization that does weddings for ordinary families or groups. If you prefer formality and tradition, opt for the double-envelope method. This means that your invitees will need to open two separate envelopes before seeing the event details. [substeps] Double-envelopes are especially useful for a more formal event like a reception. Some areas of the reception are more informal so a single envelope is easier to find. But if you are planning a more informal affair (usually much closer to a wedding reception) you might think twice about taking double-envelopes-some brides are pretty strict about this rule and compete for privacy among their loved ones. [title] Decide who to include in the invitation.