Etiquette FAQs
Q: How does etiquette dictate I address a wedding invitation to a doctor?
A: Etiquette dictates that the spouse with the professional title is listed first. If the woman is a doctor, but her husband is not, write: Dr. Maxine Goulding and Mr. Wayne Goulding, or, if they have different last names, Dr. Maxine Montero and Mr. Wayne Goulding.
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Q: If two people live in the same house, should I send one invitation or two?
A: It depends on their relationship. If they are a couple, send one invitation, and address it with their names alphabetically on separate lines. If they are simply housemates, they should receive two separate invitations. Children under the age of 18 may be included on the invitation with their parents.
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Q: Our ceremony and reception are in the same place, do I need a reception card?
A: No, you should add a sentence to the bottom of the invite that says "Reception to follow" For a less formal affair, you might write, "Please join us for lunch after the ceremony." Make sure you have your groomsmen (or other people) show guests where the reception room is.
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Q: Should I include a deceased parent on my wedding invitation?
A: The invitation should be issued by those who are hosting the wedding. It's better to include a tribute to lost loved ones in a ceremony program, or to remember them with a memorial candle. It is appropriate to mention a deceased parent in a newspaper announcement, i.e. Katherine Ann James, the daughter of Christopher James and the late Martha James.
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