Invitations to private functions were traditionally addressed only to the wife, when sent to the home address, with the names of both husband and wife inscribed on the invitation itself. Joint forms of address to private invitations are now more often preferred, however, and the following examples of names on envelopes may be useful:
The Duke and Duchess of Somerset
The Marquess and Marchioness of Salisbury
The Earl and Countess of Radnor
The Viscount and Viscountess Slim
The Lord and Lady Maclay
Lord and Lady John Manners
Mr Simon and Lady Victoria Leatham
Lt-Colonel the Hon John and Mrs Smith
Major James and the Hon Mrs Smith
The Reverend John and Mrs May
The Hon Guy and Lady Moira Black
The Hon William and Mrs White
Mr Donald Home and the Countess of Blackadder
The Rt Hon John and Mrs Brown
Mr John and the Hon Mrs Green
Mr and Mrs Thomas Grey
Dr John and Dr Jane Watkins
Mr Mark and the Reverend Hazel Pugh
