One of the guests we are inviting to our wedding is both a Ph.D. and a reverend. Is it proper to send the invitation to "The Reverend Dr. and Mrs. John Smith" or does one title outrank the other?
2006-10-07 16:12:49 · 10 answers · asked by geo3_2002 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The Reverend Dr. is proper etiquette, you are correct. Even though a title may outrank those are both prestigious titles and you mention both.
2006-10-07 16:20:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
The Reverend Dr. and Mrs John Smith.
2006-10-08 06:56:10 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe "The Reverend Dr" is the correct term.
2006-10-08 00:29:35 · answer #3 · answered by Holly 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dr and Mrs John Smith would be appropriate
2006-10-07 23:22:30 · answer #4 · answered by generationalmixer 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Is he a PhD of theology? I think it is Dr. and Mrs. Smith. The link below should help. Good luck!
2006-10-08 01:42:32 · answer #5 · answered by cmps 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you're close enough to invite him to your wedding, I would just drop all titles, and address the invitation to "Mr. and Mrs. John Smith". I don't think he'll mind it.
2006-10-08 01:25:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You should include all the titles.
2006-10-07 23:28:04 · answer #7 · answered by justthetwoofus 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My brother in law is the same - he's a priest and has his doctorate, so in his case he's Rt. Rev. Dr. Joe Cool. In the case you give, you are correct.
2006-10-08 11:06:15 · answer #8 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would write it to Rev. and Mrs. John Smith, PhD
2006-10-07 23:19:06 · answer #9 · answered by dph_40 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I believe that it is the proper way, since he has a degree in both, she is aware of that so I am sure it is alright.
2006-10-07 23:20:19 · answer #10 · answered by ann.natalie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋