Addressing Apartment Numbers On Wedding Invites: A Simple Guide

Wedding invitations are often the first glimpse into what your wedding day will be like. The style of addressing your invitations sets the tone for your wedding, so it's important to get it right. When addressing wedding invitations to apartments, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, it is best to write out the full address, including Apartment or Unit instead of abbreviating to Apt. or Ste. The apartment number should be on the same line as the street address to make it easier for the post office to process. For example, Mr. and Mrs. John Doe, 213 South Maple Street, Apartment 3, Chino, California 91710. If you are addressing an envelope to a building with an apartment, you may need to use two lines for the street address. It is also important to use full names and titles, such as Mr. and Mrs. or Dr. and avoid nicknames.

Spell out apartment in full

When addressing wedding invitations, it is important to remember that a wedding is an extremely formal occasion. The invitation is the first impression your guests will have of your wedding, so it is important to get it right.

When addressing an envelope, it is best to do so by hand. If this seems like a daunting task, you can enlist the help of friends and family with nice handwriting, or consider hiring a professional calligrapher. It is also important to note that you should never use address labels.

When addressing an apartment, the first line of the address is where the names of the guests appear. Use formal first names, for example, Abigail instead of Abby. The second title line can be used for another guest's name, the street address, or post office box. All words in the address should be spelled out, including single-digit street numbers. A sample address containing an apartment could look something like this:

> Mr. and Mrs. John Doe

> 213 South Maple Street

> Apartment 3

> Chino, California 91710

If you are addressing an envelope to a building and an apartment, you may need to use two lines to fit the street address. This can become complicated if you have already used two lines for the name(s). An example of this type of address is as follows:

> Mr. and Mrs. John Doe

> 213 South Maple Street

> Building 4 Apartment 12

> Chino, California 91710

It is important to remember that if you do not follow the wedding etiquette rules for addressing an envelope to an apartment or building, there are usually no serious repercussions (unless you upset the great aunt who is paying for the wedding!). Feel free to adjust your envelope to suit your personal style and the formality of your wedding.

Apartment number on the same line as the street address

When writing out addresses for wedding invitations, it is best to spell out everything on the envelope, except for titles such as Mr., Mrs., Miss, and Doctor. Abbreviations are acceptable for titles, but not for addresses.

If your guest lives in an apartment, the apartment number should be written on the same line as the street address. This is because it takes longer for the post office to process it if the apartment number is written on a separate line.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Robinson

123 Sesame Street, Apartment 1F

New York, New York 10101

In this example, the apartment number "1F" is written on the same line as the street address, "123 Sesame Street". The city, state, and zip code are written on the following lines.

It is important to note that the address should be handwritten, as printed labels are not considered appropriate for wedding invitations. You may also choose to have the envelopes inscribed by a professional calligrapher for a more elegant touch.

Abbreviate Mr. and Mrs

Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases that are more recognizable and accepted in their redacted form than their original spelling. Mr., Mrs., Ms., and Miss are all abbreviations of formal titles placed before a person's name to show respect.

Mr.

Mr. is an abbreviation of "mister", which has been in use since the 15th century. It is used before the name of a male, whether he is married or not. The full form, "mister", is itself a variant of the word "master".

Mrs.

Mrs. is an abbreviation of "missus", which has been in use since the 16th century. It is used before the name of a married female. The full form, "missus", is a variant of the word "mistress". While "mistress" may have distasteful connotations today, in the mid-18th century, it referred to a woman of high economic or social status.

Ms.

Ms. is a gender-neutral title used before the name of a female, whether she is married or not. It has been in use since the 1950s and is a portmanteau of the words "Miss" and "Missus".

Miss

"Miss" is used before the name of an unmarried female and is an abbreviation of "mistress".

Abbreviating Mr. and Mrs.

When abbreviating Mr. and Mrs., the titles are shortened to "Mr." and "Mrs." with a full stop at the end. This is the standard form in American English, whereas British English does not use the full stop.

Write out the apartment number

When addressing wedding invitations, it is important to write out all the words in the address, including "Apartment" instead of abbreviating it to "Apt.". Here are some examples of how to format the address for guests living in apartments:

• The apartment number should be written out in full, followed by the word "Apartment". For example, "Apartment Fourteen".
• The apartment number should be on the same line as the street address if possible. This ensures that the invitation is processed quickly by the post office. An example of this format is:

123 Main Street, Apartment 1

Anytown, New York 00000

If you have a guest living in an apartment building with a building number, you may need to use two lines for the street address. Here is an example of how to format this:

213 South Maple Street

Building 4, Apartment 12

Chino, California 91710

When addressing a married couple living in an apartment, the outer envelope can be addressed as "Mr. and Mrs." followed by the husband's full name. The inner envelope can include the wife's name, for example:

Outer envelope: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kelly

Inner envelope: Mr. Henry Kelly and Mrs. Allison Kelly

For unmarried couples living together in an apartment, the outer envelope can include both their full names, with the woman's name first, followed by "and Guest" if applicable. For example:

Ms. Charlotte Finnegan and Mr. James Brown

Ms. Charlotte Finnegan and Guest

Address by hand

When addressing wedding invitations by hand, there are a few things to keep in mind. Firstly, it is important to use full names and avoid nicknames. For married couples with the same last name, the traditional format is "Mr. and Mrs. [husband's full name]". However, it is also acceptable to write out each person's first name, such as "Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Johnson" or "Mr. Samuel and Mrs. Eliza Johnson". If the couple has different last names, simply write out both of their full names with their respective titles, such as "Mr. Frank Smith and Mrs. Grace Apple".

When addressing an apartment, the first line should include the names of the guests. The second line can be used for another guest's name or the street address. All words in the address should be spelled out, including single-digit street numbers. For example, "123 East 3rd Street" or "123 East Third Street". The apartment number should be on the same line as the street address if possible, as it helps with faster processing by the post office. Here is an example of how to address a wedding invitation to an apartment:

> Mr. and Mrs. John Doe

> 213 South Maple Street, Apartment 3

> Chino, California 91710

If you need to include a building number, you may need to use two lines for the street address. An example of this format is:

> Mr. and Mrs. John Doe

> 213 South Maple Street, Building 4, Apartment 12

> Chino, California 91710

Remember, it is best to avoid abbreviations and always spell out words in the address, such as "Apartment" instead of "Apt.". However, titles like "Mr.", "Mrs.", and "Miss" can be abbreviated.

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