Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee, How do I address an invitation to a judge and his wife? Isn't the proper way Judge John Doe and Mrs. Doe? Signed, Simple Question Dear Simple Question, There are several ways to properly address an envelope for a judge or other elected official. If you want to use his title, Judge, on the invitation, it is fine to write "Judge John Doe and Mrs. Doe". It is also okay to write "Judge and Mrs. John Doe. In addition, you can use the term, "The Honorable". Then, you would write either "The Honorable and Mrs. John Doe" or "The Honorable John Doe and Mrs. Doe". When addressing the envelope for a female judge and her husband, then write "Judge Jane Doe and Mr. John Doe" or "The Honorable Jane Doe and Mr. John Doe". "The Honorable" can also be used when addressing invitations for elected officials such as city council, mayor, Attorney General of a State, State Representatives, Governor, members of Congress, Ambassadors, and Cabinet Members. |
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