addressing children on wedding invitations

Technically it should be the grimes family on the envelope and no mention of names if they're all invited.

That kind of simplifies things, haha.

That is kind of the response I was looking for I think. I mean it is obvious that if I say 'The Grimes Family' that I am including everyone at their address. The online RSVPs clearly state specific names, so maybe that will do it.

Although what if the parents do not share the same last name?

Or what if I really wanted to list each individual name?

Usually I've addressed cards Mr. and Mrs. Blank and Family. Another way is the Blank Family. Listing everyone out seems a bit much.

Totally unrelated to what you wanted to know-- thanks for inviting kids to your wedding! None of my friends had kids when I got married, so the youngest possible guest was my baby brother who was 13 and behaved *charmingly*. I understand completely why people would not want to have kids at their weddings, but I am thanking you on behalf of all parents for including them at yours.

@Zoe- thanks! We do not have kids, but we definitely love kids! I can't imagine not including them in the celebration. His cousins have all started familes, so I think there are about 17 children on our guest list of about 100.

Per the etiquette guide I got from a wedding stationer, it should be

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Grimes

Carl and Judith

PS: CAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARL!

I'm choosing to write the Grimes family if its an open invitation or just Mr. & Mrs. Grime if its parents.

And I would never invite Carl because he's such a tool.

"Mr. Grimes, Mrs. Smith & Family" is how I would word it if the parents don't share a last name.