My fiance's sister was married and is legally separated, although not divorced, from her husband, has been for years. She kept her married name. Her current live-in boyfriend is her ex's brother, so obviously, same last name.
Do I word the invitation as "Jane Smith and John Smith" or "Jane and John Smith"?
2007-08-14 11:00:00 · 22 answers · asked by KR 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
These are for invitations to MY wedding.
2007-08-14 11:10:04 · update #1
The most correct thing would be to send two seperate invitations, in two seperate envelopes. (If you want to save postage, it's OK to put both envelopes into one big plain white envelope.) However, if long term live-togethers, including same sex couples, consider themselves to be married, go ahead and send them a joint invite. When the couple doesn't fit the "Mr & Mrs" format, you name each member of the couple on a seperate line, as in:
Ms. Jane Smith
Mr. John Smith
234 Primrose Path #5
Peyton Place, Nevada
You didn't ask, but the most correct thing is for each and every guest to receive a personal invitation with his/her very own name on the envelope, and this includes even small children. The only exception is the joint invitation for married (or darn near married) couples. As above, you may save postage by mailing a single large envelope to each household, addressed like this:
Family Smith
234 Primrose Path #5
Peyton Place, Nevada
The "and guest" type invitation should NEVER be issued. Say "and guest" and you'll end up with people treating their OWN guests (people you don't know and don't care to know) to a champagne dinner and live music at YOUR expense -- instead of spending your money on people you know and care about.
People who can't manage a simple social event like a wedding without a date don't deserve to have a social life -- let the dull things stay home. But if you're soft-hearted and want to let folks bring a date, you should send that date a personal invitation in his/her very own name.
2007-08-14 13:24:42 · answer #1 · answered by kill_yr_television 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jane Smith and John Smith
there not married to each other
2007-08-14 11:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by *+*+baby dust*+*+ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jane Smith and John Smith.
2007-08-14 11:02:41 · answer #3 · answered by SE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say use Jane Smith and John Smith
By saying Jane and John Smith you imply that they are married....
He's just her boyfriend - the aren't married so just word the invitations how you would if her last name was something different
Miss Jane Jones and Mr. John Smith
Hope this helps!
2007-08-14 11:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by Ilikepinepple 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
definitely Jane Smith and John Smith.
2007-08-14 13:19:45 · answer #5 · answered by Clank R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jane and John Smith sounds better - the correct way would be Jane Smith and John Smith - but Jane and John looks and sounds better.
2007-08-14 11:03:21 · answer #6 · answered by MissyOz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about Jane Smith and Guest
if not, if thats too formal or reduces him, then yes, Jane Smith and John Smith.
2007-08-14 11:04:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jane Smith and John Smith. Since they aren't married, you really should keep it separate. "Jane and John Smith", though a space saver, implies that they are a married couple. Interesting situation, lol. Definitely interesting wedding table conversation!
2007-08-14 11:02:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Since they are not married, go with "Ms. Jane Smith and Mr. John Smith"
Congratulations!
2007-08-14 12:51:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um she is not divorced from the brother and is getting married again? that would be an illegal marriage for one..
Needs to get the divorce finalized before worrying about wording invites to her wedding to the guys brother..
Wow what a situation to be in ..
As for the wording you word it just as any other couple getting married both names.. Miss Jane Smith and Mr. John Smith
2007-08-14 11:08:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋