We've just printed our invitations which state that my fiance and I are the ones inviting our guests to our wedding reception, since we were intially going to bear the cost of doing so. Father of the groom has just offered, however, to pay for the open bar at the reception. He feels very stronlgy about contributing to the cost of the wedding somehow, and it is a very generous offer which we do not want to decline, but I'm not sure what to do about the fact that the invitations will not reflect his contribution to the reception. Reprinting the invitations is not really an option. Would it be appropriate to add a small "addendum" to the invitations outlining that the open bar is being offered by FOG? How about placing a framed sign on the bar the day of the wedding, informing our guests of this gift? I know my father-in-law to be would be touched if we were to publicly acknowledge his gift, somehow, and I'm struggling to find the best way to do this, short of having everything reprinted.
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Jan 24, 2008, 9:30 AM
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A true gift should not have to be publicly acknowledged. Just be sure that you thank him appropriately and show your gratitude. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Jan 24, 2008, 12:14 PM
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I completely agree. But, if you feel very strongly about thanking him, you could thank him in a speech for his generosity. You need not say exactly what he provided, but that he contributed. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
Father of the Groom paying for the open bar.
