Dear Dr. Dave and Dr. Dee, Among the guests invited to our wedding are several officers from the military. Can the envelopes be addressed to "Mr. and Mrs." or is it proper etiquette to address them by the husband's rank? What if the wife is an officer, too? Signed, Title Tizzy Dear Title Tizzy, You can address the envelopes with Mr. and Mrs., but if you wish to be traditional and formal, then address them by their rank. For the husband and wife where, only the man is an officer: Captain and Mrs. John Smith. Only the woman is an officer: Captain Jane Smith and Mr. John Smith. If both are officers of the same rank: Captains John and Jane Smith. If both officers, but different ranks, then write their separate titles: Major Jane Smith and Captain John Smith. Best wishes on your upcoming wedding. For more information on other military titles, see www.crane.com |
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