Addressing Guidelines

• Use full names and formal titles.
• Do not use symbols. Always spell out the word "and."
• Do not use initials. Always spell out all of the names. Middle names are not usually included. An exception is made when an individual goes by his/her middle name, as:
  "Mr. S. Frederick Van Zandt"
• Use figures only when writing house numbers and zip codes. Street names that are numbers should be written out:
  "1747 Thirty-fourth Avenue."
• House numbers under twelve and those divisible by ten may be written out:
  "Six Locust Drive" or "Forty Walnut Street."
• Write out the words, "street," "boulevard," "avenue," etc.
• Do not abbreviate state names.

Inner Envelope:

• It is acceptable to use first names and/or terms of endearment (such as Aunt Susie and Uncle Jack) on the inner envelope.
• Exclude first names of recipients: Mr. and Mrs. Stevens
• The phrase "and Family" should be avoided. First names of children are written below parents' names in descending order of age:
  Mr. and Mrs. Stevens
  Lisa, Steven, and Morgan
• A guest is invited: Miss Sutton and Guest.