Sending out birthday invitations and Christmas cards to friends and clients but don't know many of their spouse's names. Many addressees are reporters, an industry in which names are commonly changed, so I can't assume the spouse's last name is the same. Any suggestions on a clever way to address the envelope so they know I also am inviting the spouse but don't give away that I don't remember their name? Please help!
2006-11-29 07:20:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
Thanks for answers so far. Just to clarify, kiddos are not invited and most clients are women, so I can't address to Mr. & Mrs. Guy's Last Name.
2006-11-29 07:30:52 · update #1
Simply address it to:
Mr. John Doe and family
2006-11-29 07:23:04 · answer #1 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Address them Ms. Jane Doe and guest. If anyone comments, say you were being politically correct. Many married people keep their own names, and some people just have domestic partners. This makes nobody feel uncomfortable.
This should also help clarify the no kid situation!
2006-11-29 15:40:20 · answer #2 · answered by Robin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ms. Soandso and guest
2006-11-29 16:33:11 · answer #3 · answered by SNAP! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cant you just say: mr. blahwhatever and guest?
2006-11-29 15:52:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mr. and Mrs. (man's name)
2006-11-29 15:23:13 · answer #5 · answered by Richard H 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can address it to "whoever and family". Or just address it to that person and put "Please bring a guest!" or "Please bring your spouse or significant other!" You might want to be careful to say whether or not children are welcome.
2006-11-29 15:23:43 · answer #6 · answered by leaptad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋