Invitation Wording

Ok here we go! My parents decided that since they paid for my reception they would contribute(greatly) to my brothers. Well my FSIL came over yesterday with invitation wording of how her mom wants it worded. It would state Mrs. Smith invites you to the wedding of her daughter to Joe Jones son of Mr and Mrs Jones. Now my mom is upset to say the least and I can see where she is coming from. To me if the brides family and grooms family contribute the same $$ shouldn't it be Mrs Smith and Mr & Mrs Jones invite you to their childrens........Am I wrong?? Is my mom wrong?? I thought that was proper etiquette??

Don't worry about losing extra weight, you usually go for at least 3 fittings. They can always take the dress in a little more.

Invitation Wording

Although I'm no Emily Post, I do believe your mom is correct. If both parents are paying then both parents are hosting....if they are hosting, both should be acknowledged as such on the invite.

Don't worry about losing extra weight, you usually go for at least 3 fittings. They can always take the dress in a little more.

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I agree with Karen on this one. Maybe the FSIL did not know about your parents generous gift?

Don't worry about losing extra weight, you usually go for at least 3 fittings. They can always take the dress in a little more.

Invitation

Nope she is well aware of the exact dollar amount which is equal to what her mom is giving her. Kudos to my parents for being very cool about contributing. I wish my MIL gave us some money!

Don't worry about losing extra weight, you usually go for at least 3 fittings. They can always take the dress in a little more.

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I must agree that we had a similar problem in that my parents are contributing money toward the wedding but his parents aren't. Either way, we feel that we are hosting the wedding so our invitation reads: Mary Jones and John Smith together with their parents invite you to......

That seemed to include everyone and now we're all hosting the wedding together.

In laws & $$ donation

Yup, I wish mine could too. Both my parents are deceased. His mom told me she wishes she could contribute, but she isn't in the position to do so. And my Fi is in the mental illness field so he doesn't make much $$. To top it off, I spoke w/ my fmil about the rehearsal dinner and she thought I was old fashioned, no one does that,etc.

Ok, another thing I have to pay for.okay?! anything else?? :0)

That seemed to include everyone and now we're all hosting the wedding together.

In laws & $$ donation

I can't get a straight answer out of my future in-laws as to whether they will or won't be contributing at all. My planning has all but come to a halt, because until I find out (without stepping on toes), I don't know what we can afford. I don't want for my parents to pay for the entire thing, his parents won't clue us in, and we are both having financial problems (plus saving for honeymoon, limo, and whatever else we might have to pay for.) I wish someone would come forward and just say: Yes or No!!!

All the kids came to the church (since there are so many I couldn't choose some to be a part of the wedding party) and after the ceremony we took a picture of me and my husband sitting on the altar steps with the kids sitting around us. It was a way to involve them and make them feel special. Good luck!

That seemed to include everyone and now we're all hosting the wedding together.

Invitation Wording

Hi Gina:

I agree with you. Both parents should be listed as hosting the wedding, especially if your parents paid for reception. My mom has contributed some money and my Dad probably will in the end, but right now it's me and my fiance paying. My invitation reads: Jane Doe daughter of _________!!! and John Dear, son of _______!! invite you to share in their wedding

Jamelle