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bri1213
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Wording for 2 married pastors?

Hi guys,
I'm working on my invitations and I realized I don't know how to word this couple's invitation. 2 married, Lutheran pastors (one of which will be retired by the time of my wedding).
How would you address their invitation?? Thanks for the advice!
I'm working on my invitations and I realized I don't know how to word this couple's invitation. 2 married, Lutheran pastors (one of which will be retired by the time of my wedding).
How would you address their invitation?? Thanks for the advice!
Re: Wording for 2 married pastors?
The Reverend Jane Smith and The Reverend John Smith
Either one works. Once a Reverend, always a Reverend. Retirement doesn't change the title.
(Edited, after I checked.)
http://www.formsofaddress.info/Pastor.html
Unless they specifically say "address me as Rev."
This is why I advocate for people to reach out to those they are inviting to find out how they prefer to be addressed. My Grandfather hates Mr. He finds it too formal. You never know until you ask. I really dislike Mrs. and especially Mrs. HisFirstName Last Name. That boils me over.