Not sure how to word your wedding invitations?

If so, you aren't alone.  Invitations can be difficult, especially with sticky family situations.  The rules of etiquette are becoming more and more general, which can make choosing your wedding invitation wording a little tricky. 

Invitation Consultants receive etiquette questions often, so we wanted to give you some helpful tips on writing your wedding invitation wording, when the circumstances are unusual.  For sample wordings for your most pressing situations, check out our articles on Difficult Invitation Wording Part One and Part Two!

Comments

[Katherine]

I have the most sticky of family situations! My Mother is deceased, my Father is remarried. He isn't contributing at all to the wedding. Instead, two sets of Aunts and Uncles and my Grandparents are helping out. How on earth does one recognize everyone here and give credit where credit is due????

[Jennifer]

First, you must figure out who is hosting the wedding. You would use the hosts name and then "request the honor of your presence" and your wording following. After your name, you can list your parents by saying "daughter of Mr. John Smith and the late Mrs. Smith." Keep in mind you can also credit your family on a wedding program if you don't want to credit all parties on the invitation.