Announcement of the Couple-names not changing

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Banff_Bride

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Announcement of the Couple-names not changing

We are having a formal civil wedding and both retaining our original names. I am wondering how to be announced by our officiant as I do want it known what name I will go by. Also, I (the bride) am a doctor and my fiance is not. Thank you for your advice.

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Re: [Banff_Bride] Announcement of the Couple-names not changing [In reply to]

Dear Banff Bride,

You could suggest skipping this if you want. But, I find nothing wrong with being announced as: The newly married couple, Dr. Jane Brown and her husband, Mr. John Smith. The names could be reversed since this is a verbal announcement. It is your choice.

Best wishes,
Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now

RevSusanna
Interfaith Wedding Minister

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Re: [Banff_Bride] Announcement of the Couple-names not changing [In reply to]

"Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my privilege to present to you for the first time, the newly wedded Mr. _______ and Dr. _______. "

OR: Many of my couples, where one is a doctor and the other is not, simply forgo the titles.

Blessings!

Susanna
Reverend Susanna Stefanachi Macomb
Author of Joining Hands and Hearts, Interfaith, Intercultural Wedding Celebrations, A Practical Guide for Couples

(This post was edited by RevSusanna on Jul 6, 2006, 4:20 PM)