if you put your FI's parents' names on your invite...

Original post by Kara and Todd

Mar 23, 2007 11:37 AM

How did you word it?

We have

Mr. and Mrs. First Middle Last name
request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter
Kara [middle name]
to
Todd [middle name]
son of
Mr. and Mrs. First Middle Last name

However, I originally wanted

Mr. and Mrs. First Middle Last name
request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter
Kara [middle name]
to
Mr. Todd Middle Last name
son of
Mr. and Mrs. First Middle Last name

The invitation store said it wasn't done that way, to leave my FI's last name off. I understand their reasoning, but I have seen SO many invites written that way.

Your thoughts?

I mean, I get that it's repetitive... but which way have you seen it?

GraceAndAdam Posted: Mar 23, 2007 08:27 PM

Re: if you put your FI's parents' names on your invite...

Do it however you want! When I ordered my invites, the lady said that it is usually just written with the bride and grooms first and middle names, as well. But I really wanted it to include both of our last names, so I did it my way. And I'm glad I did! Even though the names get kind of repetive, I love the way that our names stand out more on the invite since they take up more space. If you're really not sure, most places will let you see a printed proof of the invite for under $10 before they print up the order, just in case you want to change anything.

iBCraZ131 Posted: Mar 24, 2007 09:48 AM

Re: if you put your FI's parents' names on your invite...

We did the first way - I didn't put FH's last name on the invite because we had 'son of Mr. and Mrs. ______'. I also just liked the way it looked better personally. Here is a pic of what I did:

Flutterbye922 Posted: Mar 24, 2007 10:01 AM

Re: if you put your FI's parents' names on your invite...

Posted by iBCraZ131

We did the first way - I didn't put FH's last name on the invite because we had 'son of Mr. and Mrs. ______'. I also just liked the way it looked better personally. Here is a pic of what I did:

This is how ours is worded too

LBride Posted: Mar 24, 2007 10:12 AM

Re: if you put your FI's parents' names on your invite...

I just used my husband's first and middle

Becks526 Posted: Mar 24, 2007 11:38 AM

Re: if you put your FI's parents' names on your invite...

Our was also:

Dr. and Mrs. First Last
and
Mr. and Mrs. First Last
Request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their children
Rebecca Middle Last
and
Bryan Middle Last
on....
blah blah blah

LaurenF Posted: Mar 24, 2007 01:43 PM

Re: if you put your FI's parents' names on your invite...

I personally don't like it when your FH has a last name on the invitation but you don't. Guess I'm more of a feminist, but it just makes it seem like you're the demure little object whose name doesn't matter, whereas his does. What really drives me nuts is when it's Bride's First and Middle name to Mr. Groom's First Middle and Last!!!!! What is that about?!!!! Why not Ms. Bride's First Middle Last to Mr. Groom's First Middle Last???? Is he more important than you?