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My daughter is getting married next year. Her father is married and I am not. I have a good relationship with her father and his wife. She is involved with the planning of this wedding. Would it be appropriate to use wording such as "Mr. & Mrs _____ and Ms. ______ invite you to the marriage of our daughter" even though she is the step-mother. It would not offend me and I'm sure it would not offend her. My daughter is crazy about her and she is a wonderful person. I really feel it would be nice to include her in some way.
Also, my daughter's fiance's parents are both deceased but we in some sort of way want to honor them. He has an uncle that he's very close to and his maternal grandmother is living. Should they be included on the invitation or is that a personal choice? What should we do?
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Posted 30 June 2025 - 12:28 PM
Dear Nice Person,
It feels good just to read your post. Thank you for making my day better with your kind manner.
Actually, your name would be listed first because you are the mother. The mother of the bride is considered very special--as you are. It could look like this: Ms. MOB And Mr. and Mrs. FOB
I'm going to hand you off to someone who can answer the rest of your question better than I.
Best wishes,
It feels good just to read your post. Thank you for making my day better with your kind manner.
Actually, your name would be listed first because you are the mother. The mother of the bride is considered very special--as you are. It could look like this: Ms. MOB And Mr. and Mrs. FOB
I'm going to hand you off to someone who can answer the rest of your question better than I.
Best wishes,
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Posted 30 June 2025 - 02:03 PM
Memorialize Loved Ones During Your Wedding Ceremony
Weddings are all about love and family. While many believe that a wedding is mainly about the couple and their special day, the wedding ceremony can actually be more of a celebration of the love two people share between them and their families and friends. Unfortunately, many loved ones are lost over the years, and it is perfectly suitable to honor the deceased on your wedding day. There are many ways to remember a deceased family member or friend during your ceremony.
Light a Memorial Candle
Place a table near the altar or front of the church. On it, place a Memorial Candle in tribute to your loved ones. Light the Memorial Candle and ask your officiant to speak a few words about your loved one, including special characteristics about them, and of course how much you wish they were there. Your officiant will be able to offer suggestions for wording this prayer and when to incorporate it into the ceremony. Go to Top Wedding Questions to read suggested passages from religious and wedding experts or to ask our experts any type of wedding related question. Include Your Family
Have a special moment in the ceremony when all family members come forward and light candles in memory of loved ones. Or, share a commemorative moment at your wedding ceremony by placing a flower in a memorial bud vase, printed with sentimental words honoring a loved one. Your special keepsake vase can be placed on a mantle or bookcase after the wedding day. A short mention of your deceased loved ones in the wedding program, and a description of the ways you plan on honoring them during your service, is an appropriate and lasting remembrance as well.
Weddings are all about love and family. While many believe that a wedding is mainly about the couple and their special day, the wedding ceremony can actually be more of a celebration of the love two people share between them and their families and friends. Unfortunately, many loved ones are lost over the years, and it is perfectly suitable to honor the deceased on your wedding day. There are many ways to remember a deceased family member or friend during your ceremony.
Light a Memorial Candle
Place a table near the altar or front of the church. On it, place a Memorial Candle in tribute to your loved ones. Light the Memorial Candle and ask your officiant to speak a few words about your loved one, including special characteristics about them, and of course how much you wish they were there. Your officiant will be able to offer suggestions for wording this prayer and when to incorporate it into the ceremony. Go to Top Wedding Questions to read suggested passages from religious and wedding experts or to ask our experts any type of wedding related question. Include Your Family
Have a special moment in the ceremony when all family members come forward and light candles in memory of loved ones. Or, share a commemorative moment at your wedding ceremony by placing a flower in a memorial bud vase, printed with sentimental words honoring a loved one. Your special keepsake vase can be placed on a mantle or bookcase after the wedding day. A short mention of your deceased loved ones in the wedding program, and a description of the ways you plan on honoring them during your service, is an appropriate and lasting remembrance as well.
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