AboutShannon M Mason Expertise As an accredited Professional Bridal Consultant, I can answer questions involving all aspects of wedding and event planning. From budgets and organization to menus and timelines, each part of the planning process is just as important as the next. Whether you are looking for answers to traditional wedding questions or you want to venture outside the box, ask away! If we don’t have the answer we will find it for you!
Experience I am the owner of New Beginnings Wedding & Event Management and have been planning weddings and events for 13 years. I attend networking and training classes on a regular basis to keep abreast of the latest trends and fashions.
Education/Credentials Professional Bridal Consultant - Association of Bridal Consultants
Expert: Shannon M Mason Date: 6/24/2008 Subject: invitations
Question I have an etiquette question that I can't find the answer for anywhere on the internet. I want to know the proper way
to address an envelope for a couple when the wife has a hypenated name. Ex. Donald Smith & Carol Smith-Jones.
Answer Elena:
This is a new one and not all the books are updated. It would read as follows:
Outside envelope
Mrs. Carol Smith-Jones
and Mr. Donald Smith
Inside envelope
Donald and Carol (informal)
Mrs. Smith-Jones and Mr. Jones (formal)
