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How to address an envelope if the wife is a doctor?

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Dear Polite One,

I am a doctor and need to send out invitations.  Is the form correct for my return address: Sam and Dr. Jane Brown? 

Doc Brown

Dear Doc Brown,

Although this form is not too off, this is the best form: Dr. Jan and Mr. Sam Brown.  You are mentioned first because of your status.  Plus, there is a silly old rule about not separating a man from his last name.  Hence the “Mr. Sam Brown.”

The Polite One

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