What is the etiquette concerning courtesy titles?

Courtesy titles such as Mr., Miss, or Mrs. are always used. Some say the title Ms. should be reserved for business correspondance and should not be used on wedding invitations, while others say that it is proper form if the woman is divorced or has chosen to keep her maiden name. Below is a list of the most common courtesy titles.

Married couple

Mr. and Mrs. John Smith


Married couple where the woman has kept her name

Ms. Amy Lever and Mr. John Smith


Widow

Mrs. Amy Smith


Divorced woman

Ms. Amy Smith (or her maiden name if she's reclaimed it).


Husband is a doctor

Dr. and Mrs. John Smith


Wife is a doctor

Dr. Amy Smith and Mr. John Smith


Couple living together or gay couple (on 2 lines)

Amy Lever
John Smith


Teenage girl

Miss Amy Lever


Teenage boy (under 18)

John Smith

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