Miss or Ms.?

jaimelody

Sorry, I haven't posted in a while - my wedding was in May 2010. But please entertain my random question for invite wording that I know shows up here A LOT. What is your general rule for printing Miss vs. Ms. on an invitation envelope? Thank you!!

smw42

No advice- but I wanted to say Hi!!

Little Spitfire

I always use Ms.  It feels more modern to me than Miss.

Denise91980

I always use Ms. also, especially if they are over 18.

cutiepie12702

I do Ms. for anyone over the age of 18.

jaimelody

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_miss-ms?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:ba8d54c0-2654-4e9e-8763-f87224104cdaPost:0b85e3ca-87fe-4cdc-ad44-d1f7919443d3">Re: Miss or Ms.?</a>:
[QUOTE]No advice- but I wanted to say Hi!!
Posted by smw42[/QUOTE]

OMG Look at what a pretty bride you were! Congratulations!!

jaimelody

OK so. Miss for under 18 and Ms. for over 18. Thanks for the answer ladies. I know this is one of those questions that I should know lol

akmackay

I did anyone under 16 is Miss, anyone 16 and over Ms. Just my general rule though

jaimelody

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_miss-ms?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:90Discussion:ba8d54c0-2654-4e9e-8763-f87224104cdaPost:456b9868-fa85-4050-be84-1c431de39a90">Re: Miss or Ms.?</a>:
[QUOTE]I did anyone under 16 is Miss, anyone 16 and over Ms. Just my general rule though
Posted by akmackay[/QUOTE]
I think this is what I did... but I honestly can't remember and can't find the guest list. Ugh! How are you doing? :)

jaimelody

OK - one more question. What about "and family" on an invitation? So, a family of 5 with 3 kids (ages 13, 19, and 21) None of them get a guest (not my choice/suggestion!). Would you do

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and Family
or
The Smith Family

Obviously, there isn't enough room to write out everyones names.

Denise91980

I did "The Smith Family"

newgate309

Miss for under 18, Ms. for over.

uppereastgirl

We did miss for single women who were in our generation or younger.  I figured it would make the twenty-somethings feel more youthful  To me, Ms. is always appropriate in business (and is the only female title that is appropriate in most business), but I wouldn't mind being Miss socially forever because it makes me feel young.  Kind of like being called "Miss" versus "Ma'am" by a stranger.

But at any rate, I don't think there's a wrong call.

badkittyct

Well I guess I am special. I am 28 and really do not like being "Ms." I always opt for "Miss."

I always rather disliked Ms. Lol

cindy91788

I don't really like referring to people younger than me as "Ms." it seems odd to me.. and if I were 18 and referred to as Ms. it would make me feel weird. I think if I referred to one of my friends/peers who is not married as "Ms." she would think it was weird as well. I'd prefer to use Miss for anybody younger than me, and Ms, for anybody older than me, who is not married. Sorry, that's my weird reasoning on it.. lol

jaimelody

Thanks again ladies!

::waves hi to uppereast::

smw42

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_new-jersey_miss-ms?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:90Discussion:ba8d54c0-2654-4e9e-8763-f87224104cdaPost:3565df35-ad2d-4c19-bdd1-7e2cdc21668e">Re: Miss or Ms.?</a>:
[QUOTE]In Response to Re: Miss or Ms.? : OMG Look at what a pretty bride you were! Congratulations!!
Posted by jaimelody[/QUOTE]

Thanks Jaime!!