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Invitaion wording?

posted at 2/8/2012 2:01 PM EST on theknot.com

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How would we word the Save the Dates/ Invitations with my fiance Mark who is a Marine Sgt? Does the title go under his name?

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posted at 2/8/2012 2:03 PM EST on theknot.com

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His rank doesn't go on anywhere because he's enlisted.

It's just

Hoonah Grace

to

Mark Smith

United States Marine Corps

I've seen a lot of military surprise homecomings. It wouldn't work on me. I always have my back to the corner and my face to the door. Looking for terrorists, criminals, various other threats, and husbands.

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posted at 2/8/2012 2:03 PM EST on theknot.com

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I wouldn't put it on the save-the-dates, and to be honest I don't think we're putting it on the invitations (his choice). Other ladies will be able to help more with specific etiquette info. I know it's dependent on rank, but I don't know the details. Sorry! And welcome!

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posted at 2/8/2012 2:16 PM EST on theknot.com

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Save the dates are an informal way of informing your guests to save the date and prepare for your invitation in the future. It should just read:

Honorah Grace
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Mike Smith

02-02-13

When you send out the invitations, you can add the Marine Corps under his name. As Stan mentioned, he's enlisted. The rank doesn't go on the invite.

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posted at 2/8/2012 2:29 PM EST on theknot.com

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Does the same go for veterans? Honorably discharged?

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posted at 2/8/2012 2:42 PM EST on theknot.com

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We did not really do a save the date but more of an information card for our out of state guest that needed hotel information and we did not use H's rank. I think that is to formal for a save the date. However, I don't know full etiquette. I am not sure about the veteran part.

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There's no change in the rule for veterans. Retired officers generally retain their rank however.

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Commissioned officers (generals, colonels, etc.), are addressed by rank, whether retired or active duty.

Enlisted officers and people with educational doctorates (as opposed to medical) are not addressed with a title.

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