how to word when parents both pay, but unequal parts?
Long story short:
Bride's parents are paying the majority of the wedding. Originally the budget was very low and we were having to cut things out to make it work. At that point Groom's parents offered to pay for the DJ and the officiant (about $1k total contribution) to help us out. At that point, that was 20% of the total cost of the wedding. Over time Bride's parents have contributed more and now the total cost of the wedding is closer to 7k.
How do we word the invitations? Groom's parents went above and beyond their traditional obligations, put Bride's parents still paid for the vast majority.
Would it be more proper to go with wording like this and hope not to offend Groom's parents:
Mr. and Mrs. _________ request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter _________ to _____________ son of Mr. and Mrs. __________
Or wording like this (which Bride's parents don't feel is fair):
Mr. and Mrs. ________ And Mr. and Mrs. ___________ request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their children ________________ And ________________ etc.
or something else entirely???
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edited by achance on Jul 22, 2009, 4:51 PM)
how to word when parents both pay, but unequal parts?
