My husband and I were married this past April in Florida(where we live). Our immediate families were able to attend our small civil ceremony. We both come from large families who like to celebrate but my family is in Chicago and his is in Connecticut. We want to have two formal receptions to celebrate our marriage due to travel costs for our families. I would like to put both dates on the invitations and let our families decide which to attend to. We will be wearing formal wear and having all the traditional wedding stuff at both receptions (first dance, cake, etc.) We will be renewing our vows at the Chicago reception. I am trying to figure out how to word the invitations (both families are helping with costs). My husband's father passed away a few years ago and we would like to include him on the invitation. My husband is also a Jr. I was thinking of something like this:
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith
and
Mrs. Jane Doe and the late John Doe Sr.
invite you to celebrate the wedding of their children
I love it when people say that they will listen to what I say. As a mother and a teacher that is almost better than chocolate. Thank you!
As for your invitation, you have done a great job. I just have a few little suggestions.
One it may be best to create an enclosure stating what you are doing and why. Typically we would just send a reception invitation and our guests would know that we married. But, this is a bit more complicated.
Also, those who have passed cannot invite. However, we can include your husbands father on the invitation in another way. No problem.
Additionally, you will probably want an RSVP date and address on the invitation. You will probably want to know how many guests will be attending each event.
Best wishes,
Your invitation could look like this:
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith
and
Mrs. Jane Doe
invite you to celebrate the wedding of their children
Two receptions
