If a woman has chosen to keep her maiden name and hyphenate her married name, they can be addressed
using “Ms.” or “Mrs.”
. Try to keep the couple's names on one line.
How do you address an envelope with multiple names?
On the first address line where one name would normally sit, the line should read the family name in such a manner as “The
Family of Mr. and Mrs. John Doe
” or “The Doe Family.” This informs the recipients that the mail is intended for everyone belonging to that family, particularly if they are all at that address.
When addressing an envelope to a married couple whose name goes first?
Both husband and wife use their first names
, with the wife's name listed first and the husband's second. It helps to remember the old Southern rule of always keeping the man's first and last name together. And, of course, last names are always written.
How do you address a wedding invitation to a married couple?
- Outer envelope: “Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warren”
- Inner envelope: “Mr. and Mrs. Warren or “Thomas and Michelle”
How do you address an envelope when the wife keeps her maiden name?
If you're keeping your maiden name, you have options: You can
go by “Ms.”
or use “Mrs.” as in “Mr. Wong and Mrs. Woodbury.” You can also go by “Ms.” if you'd prefer your title not to be associated with your marital status.
What do you call a married woman who keeps her maiden name?
If you're keeping your maiden name, you have options: You can go by
“Ms.”
or use “Mrs.” as in “Mr. Wong and Mrs. Woodbury.” You can also go by “Ms.” if you'd prefer your title not to be associated with your marital status.
How do you write a married couple's name?
Traditionally for married couples, you include
the male's first and last name
(i.e. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Arendt). It's likely the most familiar and the most common way to address envelopes.
How do you address someone with two last names?
The modern way to address couples is to
include both spouses' (or partners') names and both of their titles if titles are included
. On the envelope, render the names either on the same line or one beneath the other.
What is the proper way to address an envelope to a Family?
- Your name or your family name and address go in the top left corner of the envelope.
- The recipient's family name and address goes in the center of the envelope.
- You should always include last names on an envelope address.
- You do not use an apostrophe with last names in addresses.
Is Mrs and Mr correct way to write?
You're right that the traditional address wording is
“Mr. and Mrs. John Doe”
, only using the husband's first name. It's completely appropriate to include the wife's first name as well — it's not tacky, it's gracious.
What is the wedding invitation etiquette?
Wedding invitations should include
the full names of the couple getting married
, those of the hosts (if they're different), and the place and time of the ceremony—that's it. These invites, by Epoch Designs, do just that.
How do you address two married doctors?
If both people are doctors, and they share a last name, you can simple address the letter to, for example, “
The Doctors Smith
.” If you'd like to write a bit less you can abbreviate with “The Drs. Smith.” Or you can write out each title, addressing the letter to “Dr. John Smith and Dr.
How do you write Mr and Mrs with both names?
You're right that the traditional address wording is “Mr. and Mrs. John Doe”,
only using the husband's first name
. It's completely appropriate to include the wife's first name as well — it's not tacky, it's gracious.
Can a married woman legally use her maiden name?
Although
a married woman may continue to use her maiden name as a professional name
, it is, in the eyes of the law, an assumed name. ‘ She is required, therefore, to use her married name in any transaction that by law must be conducted under her legal name.
Can a bride keep her maiden name?
Whether a woman keeps her name or uses her partner's after marriage is a matter of personal preference, and
today there are no legal issues with doing either
.
Can a married woman use her maiden name?
Although
a married woman may continue to use her maiden name as a professional name
, it is, in the eyes of the law, an assumed name. ‘ She is required, therefore, to use her married name in any transaction that by law must be conducted under her legal name.
