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jessrocksyoursocks Posted:

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how does one address an invitation to married same-sex couples?
I found 1 answer to this so far and I didn't like the way it looked.
suggestions?!!??!
wenR Posted:

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Name them individually...?
...on the same invite....
LoveyDovey Posted:

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i agree...name them individually. Jane Smith & Jennifer Doe

or Mrs. Jane Smith & Mrs. Jennifer Doe
jessrocksyoursocks Posted:

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but they're using the same last name now.
would it be Mrs. & Mrs.?
LoveyDovey Posted:

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From The Knot:

Q&A: Invitations: Addressing One to a Gay or Lesbian Couple?
Q.

How do you address an invitation to a gay or lesbian couple?

A.

The same way you would address it to any other unmarried couple or married couple with different last names. On the outer envelope of the invitation, the two names should be alphabetically listed on separate lines:

Mr. George Bellafante Mr. Thomas Jones


On the inside envelope, use titles and last names: Mr. Bellafante and Mr. Jones. Same with the place card.


If, however, they are married, you have a couple of options, depending on how formally you want to address the envelopes. Because you won't be saying Mr. and Mrs. for this invite, you'll probably want to address it this way:


Ms. Joan McDermott
Ms. Theresa Smith


This way, you're not saying Ms. and Ms., which would be awkward. Joan comes before Theresa alphabetically. Another option if you don't want to use titles or put the two on separate lines, since they are, in effect, married:


Joan McDermott and Theresa Smith
kris_gets_hitched Posted:

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From wilton.com:

Same sex couple who have exchanged vows: Ms. Joan McAllen Ms. Teresa McAllen. List Joan first, as “J” comes before “T” alphabetically. If you do not want to use titles or put the two on separate lines, use Joan and Teresa McAllen
jessrocksyoursocks Posted:

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Ahhh thank you ladies!!!
this is what i found:
Lesbian Married Couple with the same last name

Outer: The Mesdames Rosie and Kellie O'Donnell

Inner: The Mesdames O'Donnell

and i hate that.
I knew in about 30 seconds, somebody would find a better answer than what I came up with!
i love you guyssss!
Muimui Posted:

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I just sent my STD to same sex couple and i name them individually.

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