How to address wedding invitations when parents not attending wedding
My fiance and I are hosting and paying for our own wedding, against our parents' wishes. While we are planning to invite them anyhow, it is unlikely that any of them will attend except for his mother.
How should we word the invitations? It would be very uncomfortable to suggest that any of our parents are "cordially inviting you to attend", since they themselves are against it.
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Weddings by Shayna
WEDDING CONSULTANT
May 30, 2008, 11:52 AM
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If this is your decision, you should probably just leave their names off of the invitation. Issue the invitation from the two of you:
Jane Bride
and
John Groom
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage
Or, "the pleasure of your company" or "ask you to share in their joy", etc. depending on the formality and location of your ceremony. In any case, stick with your own names if you don't want the invitation issued from your parents. Shayna Walker, Williamsburg Wedding Design http://www.williamsburgweddingdesign.com
Etiquette Now
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May 30, 2008, 2:34 PM
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I completely agree. More couples are addressing their invitations in this manner. So, you are in good company.
I'm sorry your parents are having a problem with your wedding plans. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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