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Again with the need; inner envelopes were historically used to protect the invitation from a hazardous ride on the pony express, similar to velum. They were also used to address to whom exactly was invited to the wedding. You would address the outer envelope to the household and the inner to the invited guests.
Back to ‘need’. The only time etiquette requires an inner envelope is when you are choosing to host an ‘adult only’ wedding. You can read more about this in our wedding etiquette section. [link!]
Last updated on March 4, 2010 by The Ladies of Gwyneth Paige