Addressing invitations can get tricky, so we enlisted the help of stationer extraordinaire, Lily from Lavender and Mint, to share some advice!
When addressing envelopes to…
A male doctor, and non doctor wife
Dr. and Mrs. John David Smith
Male doctor, and doctor wife
The Doctors Smith
or
Doctor John David Smith
And Doctor Jane Anne Smith
Just inviting the couple
Mr. and Mrs. John David Smith
Inviting families
Mr. and Mrs. John David Smith and Family
Dr. and Mrs. John David Smith and Family
Single Man
Mr. John David Smith
Single Woman
Ms. Jane Anne Dunn
Unmarried couple living together
Miss Jane Anne Dunn
Mr. John David Smith
Divorced woman
You can either use Mrs. or Ms.
Divorced woman who has resumed using her maiden name
Ms. Jane Anne Dunn
Widow
Mrs. Jane Anne Smith
Wife kept maiden name
Ms. Jane Anne Dunn
And Mr. John David Smith
