How To Address A Wedding Invitation To A Child Over The Age Of 18

Step 1: Determine The Status Of Your Guest

What is the status of your guest? Does he or she live at home? If there is more than one, what are their ages? It is essential you know the answers to these questions.

Step 2: Determine The Outer Envelope Address

OK, there is only one child and she lives at home. On the outer envelope, that's the one the postman will see, you will address it to "Miss" (or "Ms."), her fist name, her last name, and her address.

And remember, no matter how nicely addressed and pretty the invitation is, it will not get there if you send it to the wrong address…so always make sure you have the right address!

Step 3: Determine The Inner Envelope Address

Now it's time to address the inner envelope which holds the actual wedding invitation. You would address it "Miss" (or "Ms."), her last name, and guest, if applicable.

Step 4: Take The List To Your Calligrapher To Print

When you have finished with your address list all you have left to do is give it to your calligrapher to address the envelopes.

If the cost of hand calligraphy is an issue, keep in mind that many stationery shops offer machine calligraphy which looks very similar to hand calligraphy, but costs much less.