Mr. John Doe and Ms. Jane Smith
Mr. John Doe and Ms. Jane Smith-Doe
Either way, if the wife has a different last name than the husband, always use Ms. instead of Mrs. If it is an informal event it is appropriate to leave out the Mr. and Ms. entirely.
Mr. John Doe & Dr. Mary Smith (or the reverse, depending on priority re content)
The correct way to address an envelope to a married couple that have different last names is to use both of their names. For example, you could write Mr. Johnson and Miss or Ms. Dwyer.
To address an envelope to a husband and wife using both first names, you can write it as follows: "Mr. John Smith and Mrs. Jane Smith." Alternatively, you can use both first names directly: "John and Jane Smith." Make sure to place their names on the same line, with "Mr." and "Mrs." before their respective names if you choose to include titles.
When addressing a business envelope where the husband is Mr. and the wife is Dr., the proper way to format the names is to list the titles in alphabetical order. Therefore, you would address the envelope as "Dr. and Mr. [Last Name]." For example: "Dr. and Mr. Smith." This shows respect for both titles.
You can address it: John Doe and Jane Smith Street Address City, State, zip code
Addressing a husband and wife who are both Reverends: Reverends John & Jane Doe.
When addressing an envelope to a female pastor and her husband, you would typically write her name first, followed by her title. For example: "Rev. Jane Smith and Mr. John Smith." If you prefer a more formal approach, you can use "The Reverend Jane Smith and Mr. John Smith." Be sure to include their full names and any relevant honorifics, and place their names centered on the envelope.
To address an envelope to two young girls, you can write their names on the front of the envelope, separated by "and." For example, if their names are Emma and Olivia, you would write "Emma and Olivia Smith" (assuming they share the same last name). If they have different last names, you can write "Emma Johnson and Olivia Brown." Make sure to include their titles (like Miss) if desired, but it's not necessary for young children.
I am fairly certain that you would address the letter by listing the names alphabetically on separate lines on the envelope, and then follow with the address. Example: Mr. John Jones Mrs. Jane Smith 200 Nowhere Lane Anyplace, State 00000-0000 It is handled differently if one of the individuals has a title (such as a doctor)...but, I can't remember the rule for that one.
If you know the name of the husband, it is proper etiquette to address the mailing envelope to "Mr. and Mrs. [his name here]". On the inner envelope the addressing can be much more informal, with a simple "John and Jane", etc.Another PerspectiveThis is the twenty first century. Women have names and an existence apart from their husbands. An invitation can be addressed to Margaret and William Anderson. Most etiquette books are decades behind the times.
You can address it to only one, or address it to both using both names. Either way is acceptable.
When addressing an envelope to a student's parents with different last names, you can use both names for clarity and inclusivity. For example, you could write "Mr. John Smith and Ms. Jane Doe" or "The Smith-Doe Family." If you prefer a more general approach, you could simply address it to "Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Ms. Doe" or "The Parents of [Student's Name]." This ensures that both parents are acknowledged appropriately.