How do I address two Doctors in a letter?

Question

I have to write to a married couple, who are both Doctors.

I think that for the envelope I put "The Doctors Smith", but what do I put on the letter?

Dear Dr Smith and Dr Smith, or Dear Doctors Smith - or something else completely?

I've been looking on various web-sites, but haven't been able to find any practical answers about the letter, only the envelope.

I've got to get this letter done before my boss comes back at 2.00pm - so please HELP!!!

Answer 1

I would address it "Dear doctors Smith".

Answer 2

I've just posted a similar question, I'm having problems adressing people in an email.

But I think it would be correct to go for Dear Drs Smith & Smith, or Dear Dr Smith & Dr Smith.

Answer 3

If the letter would be identical in content, about the same matter, it would be acceptable to write to 'Doctors Smith' but as already mentioned, separate letters would illicit a more favourable response as you will be showing that you are treating each as an individual and have made the effort to approach them privately.

Answer 4

If they weren't married, and didn't have the same name, it would be Dear Dr X and Dr Y. If you are writing in a business or professional capacity, you should adopt the same rule, although I agree it looks a bit odd.

Answer 5

On the Envelope address it to Dr's Mr+Mrs...........
and depending how how well you know them either their christian names or Dr's ...... again. this happens a lot when both are married and using the same name, sometimes they have their own different name's in which case use them. good luck.

Answer 6

I would address it in the singular 'Dear Doctor jones & jones' (or whatever their names are) which i think is the correct way.

Answer 7

I would go for (2) letters not one. It's much more personable to do so.