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07/11/2012 at 04:03 pm

I've been googling for what seems like months and cannot figure out how to word our invitations. FI and I are paying for a little more than half of the wedding. My mother contributed a small amount financially but had helped a great deal with planning. My father promised to pay for most of the venue but doesn't know when he will be able to give us the money since he's not working right now. My fiance's parents have not offered a dime! Not even the rehearsal dinner or even help with just tasks. Both of our parents are divorced so as you see this gets tricky. My mother has already made it clear that she wants her name on the invite because she feels the mob doesn't get enough recognition. My father and I are not close but since he has offered to give us money eventually I obviously want to add his name out of respect.

How do I show that FI and I are hosting but my mother and father are contributing? I plan to put FI's parents names as well but more like Brian son of Mr Joe Smith and Ms Mary Johnson for instance. Everything I find says Bride and Groom together with their parents (his parents aren't doing a damn thing) or Mr & Mrs Smith request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter (which makes it look like they are paying for everything). I'm thinking of saying Bride and Groom together with the bride's parents but is that too rude?

07/11/2012 at 04:47 pm

Could you just say, together with our families? 

 

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07/11/2012 at 06:10 pm

I would but again his family isn't doing anything for us, and we don't have a good relationship with them.

 

07/11/2012 at 06:21 pm

That's getting really tough. Can you say your parents names separately together with you and your FI's name invite you to...

 

Mr. Robert Jones & Mrs. Mary Smith

together with

FI's name & Your name

Invite you etc?

 

07/11/2012 at 06:41 pm

I really like Uhlease's suggestion :-)

Although, with that wording, I think it makes it pretty clear that FI's parents are not contributing. So that might seem exclusive (?) Just something to consider.

I do think, all things considered, that is probably the best option, though.

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07/11/2012 at 07:29 pm

I like that suggestion too, thanks! Then maybe put son of and his parents names after his name, so I would list my name first.

07/11/2012 at 09:37 pm

Sounds good!!

07/11/2012 at 09:38 pm

Doesn't etiquette suck!? ;p

07/12/2012 at 01:25 am

Use your name and your fiance's name.

You are invited to celebrate in the marriage of Betty Smith and Brian Thompson on such and such a day, place, etc.  

Leave off parents names, etc.  Its not about who is helping or who isn't helping, its about making it easy while not stepping on anyone's toes.  parents who insist on being on the invitation should understand that this is the best way to avoid hurt feelings......

Just use the name of the bride and groom.....now you could add on the RSVP card,

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Thompson are looking forward to seeing you on our special day.  That let's their friends know who they are...sometimes people don't recognize the bride or groom's name, so this is a nice way around listing a dozen people who might help or might not help.

 

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