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For an individual:
The traditional approach is to use the given name: First name, Middle name (or Initial) and Last Name. It is absolutely appropriate to not use all of the above or the middle name. It is also okay to use a nick-name.

For a couple:
Usually the man’s name comes first. However, it is appropriate for the woman’s name to be first, which is a more modern approach. A personal decision is whether to use “Mr. and Mrs.”.

For an Engaged Couple, prior to the wedding:
Generally, the woman’s name comes first until they are married. After marriage, the man’s is first.