So I need some help, my future in laws are married but have different last names so they will have to be listed seperatley on the invitation. I want to have both of our parents listed on the host line. It seems unfair that my mother is the only person not named individually. I know tradition says my parents should be listed as Mr. and Mrs. Gary Gentile but would it be wrong to have it say Mr. and Mrs. Gary and Lynnette Gentile? How else could I word it? I need to keep the titles in it because FMIL is also a Dr. and wants her title in there as well. HELP!
xBudgetBridex
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I say set your own tradition. or ask your mom what she wants or ask the company doing your cards, they have allot of experience 37th that stuff!
xBudgetBridex
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oh what about together with thier parents.... listening all these names might be alot?
xBudgetBridex
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omg u just made me realize something about my invites when it comes time!!! originally only my parents were helping do I was gonna write my parents request the honor but now his dad is helping too but his mom is pasted and he has a step mom but he calls her by her name not mom so I can't say together with our parents and he's not gonna want her name on there like that bc she is not his mother. grrrr something to stress about later though thank God lol
emmaNrob
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I found this online, maybe it will help!
One or both of your parents is a doctor: If your father is a doctor and your mother is not, the line should read “Doctor (or Dr. if his name is rather long) and Mrs. Ed White”. If your mother is a doctor and your father is not, she would traditionally still be listed as “Mrs.”. However, if your mother chooses to use “Doctor” her name should be placed on the first line with “Doctor” followed by “and” your father’s name on the second line (Doctor Jane and Ed White). If both parents are doctors, traditionally it should still read “Doctor and Mrs. Ed White”, however it could also be listed as “The Doctors White” or your mother’s name with “Doctor” followed by “and” your father’s name with “Doctor”.
I believe etiquette says that if your parents are married but have different last names you list the woman first. As for your parents I would personally do just 'Mr. & Mrs. Gary Gentile' but I don't see anything wrong with also adding your mothers name in there.
xBudgetBridex
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sorry about the typos in my messages! I'm using Swype on my phone it has a mind off its own, and in an effort to get the message out quickly,bc most times I'm at work, I don't proof read! I can't sweet toys site down I'm so addicted lol
Poggi
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I don't think listing both of your parents first names is a big deal. If your parents have long names and its not going to fit on one line ask her if she minds if it just says mr and mrs dads name.
JohnandRho
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What about Mr. Gary and Mrs. Lynnette Gentile Mr FFIL and Dr. FMIL
Kroedel87
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First, I'd see what your mom wants. I know my mom would want to be Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Then, if she wants to be listed separately, I think that Mr. and Mrs. John and Ann Smith sounds just fine!
Alyssa M
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Posted by Kroedel87
First, I'd see what your mom wants. I know my mom would want to be Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Then, if she wants to be listed separately, I think that Mr. and Mrs. John and Ann Smith sounds just fine!
this!
larlynn
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My mom is the only one not individually listed on my invitation. FH's parents are divorced so they're listed separately and my parents are Mr. and Mrs. Honestly, I didn't even think about it. She made a joke about it, but I don't think she really minds.
