Announcing the couple when bride keeps her name. How?

stephbarn5

My finace and I are both medical doctors (MDs).  I plan to keep my name.  How do couples in this situation typically get introduced at the reception??!  

aragx6

I would just go with "For the first time as husband and wife [insert your names here]"

QueerFemme

How about "And now, welcoming the happy couple.  Or, the Bride & Groom... or The Newlyweds". 

brilibby4

I like PP's ideas.

Kate61487

I would probably opt for first names only.  But if you want to make a real statement about the fact that you're not changing it you could both be introduced by your first and last, then no one will question it

tpender13

"Ladies and gentlemen, let's give a big round of applause for the newlyweds, Jane and John!"

StephBeanWed61502

My friend wanted it to be clear that she had not changed her name, so they were introduced as follows: "For the first time as husband and wife, Mrs. Jane Smith and Mr. John Doe."

aragx6

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[QUOTE]My friend wanted it to be clear that she had not changed her name, so they were introduced as follows: "For the first time as husband and wife, Mrs. Jane Smith and Mr. John Doe."
Posted by StephBeanWed61502[/QUOTE]

Did she go with Mrs.? I would think most women who don't change their name would also be more comfortable with Ms.

Then again, OP is a doctor so it doesn't matter for her!

jessicabessica

We just did our first names (I didn't change my name).

StephBeanWed61502

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Announcing the couple when bride keeps her name. How? : Did she go with Mrs.? I would think most women who don't change their name would also be more comfortable with Ms. Then again, OP is a doctor so it doesn't matter for her!
Posted by aragx6[/QUOTE]

She did go by (and still goes by) Mrs., I think to make it clear that she's a married lady, as opposed to still single.  I find it a little strange, but I think it's technically acceptable.

artbyallie

I'd have some fun with it if it were me, and go with something like:

"I present to you as husband and wife, Dr. and Dr. (firstname) and (firstname)!"

I feel like most people, at least in the younger generations, would 'get' that you're both keeping your last names if those aren't mentioned. And I would definitely be amused by "Dr. and Dr." instead of "Mr. and Mrs."

pokepoke27

Purely out of curiosity - why did you decide to keep your last name? Is it because you have an established reputation with your last name - or was it a personal decision? 

I know, not helpful, but I am one of those overly curious types haha. 

Lisa50

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[QUOTE]My finace and I are both medical doctors (MDs).  I plan to keep my name.  How do couples in this situation typically get introduced at the reception??!  
Posted by stephbarn5[/QUOTE]

I don't think being a medical doctor (or any other doctor) makes a difference when being introduced, whether or not the bride or groom changes his or her last name -- so I'll skip that.  Honestly, I don't understand why that matters.

But ... when H and I were introduced as married, the minister said something along the lines of "Introducing, for the first time as a married couple, Jack and Jill!"  There was no other introduction.

TurtlesAllTheWayDown

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[QUOTE]We just did our first names (I didn't change my name).
Posted by jessicabessica[/QUOTE]

Same.

kitty02kat

Most people with terminal degrees don't change their name, in my experience, because getting your information changed in terms of your education or practice is a pain in the rear! 

RYLZ

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[QUOTE]In Response to Announcing the couple when bride keeps her name. How? :<strong> I don't think being a medical doctor (or any other doctor) makes a difference when being introduced, whether or not the bride or groom changes his or her last name -- so I'll skip that.  Honestly, I don't understand why that matters.</strong> But ... when H and I were introduced as married, the minister said something along the lines of "Introducing, for the first time as a married couple, Jack and Jill!"  There was no other introduction.
Posted by Lisa50[/QUOTE]

I think because she might have been wondering if "Dr" would be mentioned twice.  For example, the equivalent of "Mr and Mrs Smith", for 2 MDs would be "Dr and Dr Smith".  Since she's not taking his name, the equivalent of "the newlyweds, Mr Doe and Mrs. Smith" would be "the newlyweds, Dr. Doe and Dr. Smith".  I can see how that sounds  awkward and repetitive.  I figure maybe she was lumping both issues into her question.

ETA: OP if it's too complicated, I would just use our full names on the Thank You cards or something, if I wanted people to know, and at the wedding, just have us announced as PP's have suggested, by first names only.

Starqueg

Drs. [your name] and [his name]?

nextrightthing

The reason she mentioned being a Dr. is because Drs. and lawyers often keep their names because it is a pain to go through all the hoops to change it.  Also, when you go to school for a million years and do your residency, etc. with your maiden name, you establish a professional reputation with that name.  I know one doctor, though, who goes by her husband's name in her personal life and her maiden name in her professional life. 

vantilka

I personally think that the day isn't about your degrees.  Even though you are both MD's I would opt (and I am opting myself) not to include your title of Dr. in the wedding day.  I agree with PPs, go by first names.  Your friends and family members probably all know that you're both doctors.