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Two doctors

Ivy, on February 10, 2017 at 2:35 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11

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My parents are both doctors. How should I write out their professional titles in the wedding invitation?

I had a sample done this week and this is how it is presently written out:

Dr. and Dr. Bradley H. Cooper request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, (my name) to (my FH name), son of Dr. and Mrs. Ryan Gosling.

My mom, of course, doesn't want her title to be disregarded. My sister suggested to "Drs. Bradley H. Cooper" what do you think WW?

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Latest activity by Lynnie, on February 10, 2017 at 1:04 PM

Champion November 2054
Jacks · on February 10, 2017 at 2:48 AM
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Dr's. Mary and Bradley Cooper request...
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Holly · on February 10, 2017 at 3:10 AM
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Jacks hit the nail on the head.
Your mom's name is just as important as her title
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EC18 · on February 10, 2017 at 3:16 AM
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^ That right there. She has a first name and a title, and both should be used.

Have you thought about asking them how they want to be recognized? Do they want their titles or are they going for a less formal atmosphere?
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Devoted November 2017
Ivy · on February 10, 2017 at 3:21 AM
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@EC17: she wants her title recognize but she's flexible with her first name being used. She uses my dad's last name socially and professionally.

What about FH's parents though? Should I ask his mom as well if she wants her first name included? What if she says yes, will it be Mrs Eva and Dr Ryan Gosling?
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Cassandra7 · on February 10, 2017 at 3:25 AM
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Http://www.realsimple.com/weddings/weddings-etiquette/how-address-wedding-invitations/how-to-address-wedding-invites-two-doctors

Note lack of apostrophe.
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Devoted November 2017
Ivy · on February 10, 2017 at 3:56 AM
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@cassandra7: thanks! Figured out the answer to all my questions!
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Jacks · on February 10, 2017 at 4:53 AM
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Elphaba, thanks for the correction. My fingers are used to typing Dr's. Oops!
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CBW · on February 10, 2017 at 5:12 AM
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Use both first names, absolutely.
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Master June 2017
Mrs. Coakley · on February 10, 2017 at 6:35 AM
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The Doctors Cooper is the traditional etiquette
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Dedicated August 2017
Alexandria · on February 10, 2017 at 6:39 AM
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Dr. Bradley and Dr. Mary Cooper request..
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Lynnie · on February 10, 2017 at 1:04 PM
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It's "The Doctors..."! Both my parents are pastors, so we did "The Reverends Mr. and Mrs..."
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