I am in a big debate with my fiance regarding the proper way to list physicians in the wedding program. I am a physician, so my first question is how the 'announcement of the couple' should be made? Should it be "I now present Dr. and Mrs. John Smith" or just "I now present Mr. and Mrs. John Smith."
Also, regarding the groomsmen. . .4 of my groomsmen are also physicians, and I think it only appropriate to list them as such in the program (i.e. Dr. Mike Jones). My fiance thinks it is "arrogant and inappropriate to list the educational achievements of the attendants." I think it is simply recognition of a hard-earned title. Is it wrong to list some as doctors and other without any title? Or should everyone get a title, be it Dr., Mr., Miss, or Mrs.? My fiance insists that it is okay to apply titles to the clergy, parents, and grandparents, but not the attendants, which makes no sense to me. Thanks for your help!!
Nancy Tucker
PRESIDENT - WEDDINGS BEAUTIFUL
Apr 25, 2006, 10:00 AM
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Re: [covert] how to list doctors in the wedding program
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Dear Covert,
It should be all or nothing. If you are listing some titles, list them all for consistency. The title Dr. is not earned easily and should be acknowledged.
And if your fiance is uncomfortable with the titles in the announcements, make them less formal than the program. Just do "Please let me introduce the bride and groom, John and Judy Smith." etc. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
how to list doctors in the wedding program
