Envelope Addressing Etiquette for Outer Envelope Only Invitations::Including Children

Having inner envelopes is the formal way to list childrens names on an invitation normally. But if your invitation does not have inner envelopes, the first (listed below) is the most accepted "formal" way of all. I prefer the second if there are more than 2 children as it gets really sloppy and sometimes impossible to write it nice the first way. You can use different options for different families depending on how many children, how well you know them, etc. It's your day so you choose. ALWAYS, list by age and give a separate invitation to children over 18 years of age!

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith

Miss Amy Smith and Mr. Joseph Smith
1234 Main Street

Anytown, Michigan 4444

or

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith

Amy, Susan, Joel and Joseph Smith
1234 Main Street

Anytown, Michigan 4444

or

(use if listing is too long or you don't know the children's names)

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and Family
1234 Main Street

Anytown, Michigan 4444