Addressing an invitation to a legally separated, but not divorced guest?
I tried to use the search, but can't find an answer to my question. My aunt recently separated from her husband, and is now going through a legal separation, but they are not divorced. Should her invitation say "Mrs. Tracy Lastname" or just "Ms. Tracy Lastname"...I'm not sure the proper etiquette in this situation, because they are not divorced. Thank you.
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Re: Addressing an invitation to a legally separated, but not divorced guest?
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Dear Amcs,
In the old fashion etiquette world, you would use the title "Mrs." either way. But, today we can use which ever title she chooses. Most likely, she would prefer "Ms.". But, you could ask her.
Re: Addressing an invitation to a legally separated, but not divorced guest?
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I've been widowed 20 years and still call myself "Mrs.". Guess I'm old fashioned. But, I'm not even 50 years old - YET!
It's best to ask the recipient, if you can. But, using Ms. is usually safe. I wouldn't stress over it. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Addressing an invitation to a legally separated, but not divorced guest?
But, I'm not even 50 years old - YET! 