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    2bMEL_2010    August 22, 2010   NH

    One of my guests I'd like to invite is an older man, I'd say 50s, who lives with his girlfriend of 20+ years (at her residence). *background: they both have kids & grandkids from their previous marriages.*

    My guest also has his Doctorate.

    How do I address the invitation if they're not married but live at her house??

     
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    oregonbride       Eugene, OR

    Mr. Dude's Name and Ms. Girlfriend's Name - "Mr. John Smith and Ms. Jane Doe"

    [ADDRESS]

    Don't worry about the doctorate unless he's a medical doctor.

     
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    GaBGal    September 25, 2010  

    yup oregon has it, I think. Does this guy prefer to be called Dr. though? If he prefers his title,you can put Dr. John Doe.

     
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    srismi    June 20, 2009   Washington, DC

    One more thing, her name should be first - so Ms. Jane Doe and Mr. (or Dr. if you know he prefers that) John Smith.

     

    http://www.crane.com/navContentProduct.aspx?NavName=Etiquette_Tips&DeptName=Etiquette_Wedding&Name=WedEt_AddressingEnvelope&ContentPage=AddEnv_UnmarriedCouplesLivingTogether

     
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    2bMEL_2010    August 22, 2010   NH

    hmmm... very intriguing. he could care less about his title, i think after all of the years of working for the government and the crap the school has put him through (he's a liaison for the FDA & the University).

     
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    sarsk624    9.5.09   Philadelphia

    Woman goes first if unmarried or married and she didn't change her name. So, it should be:

    Ms. Jane Smith

    Dr. Jim Johnson

     
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    2bMEL_2010    August 22, 2010   NH

    What sarsk624 put is what I thought it should be but what do i know.

     
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    oregonbride       Eugene, OR

    We did the "and" instead of seperate lines for unmarried couples living together who were in a romantic relationship (not roommates). It's not "technically" correct etiquette, but I have had friends (especially same sex couples) who are offended when their relationship is treated similarly to roommates! I think in this case, when the couple in question has been together 20+ years, it would be appropriate to acknowledge their relationship status.

     

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