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Posted by alexlynn7
Posted by randella
Posted by alexlynn7
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To avoid the 'cumbersome' nature of the the names- you can put the names at the bottom.. This is what we did.. something along the lines of:
Your company is requested blah blah
at the marriage of [their children]
Randi Beth
and
Matthew Lawrence
at the blah blah at x time
then after all that- we just listed the parent names.. no mr and mrs-- then my mom's name would not be on the inivte- she would be Mrs. Stepfather- I was not having that--
If you put the names at the bottom- you can write a little bit more about your dad- and the wording would not seem as awkward since it is at the bottom, rather the top.
hmmm.... something like this, maybe?
your company is requested at the marriage of
A.L.S.
to
G.M.W.
at the blah blah at x time
Reception to follow
Mrs. L.S. and the late Mr. J.S.
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Posted by neeniebean86
...him requesting from the beyond JMHO![]()
you definitly have to include him!!!!! it's important to you...there has to be a way!!! why don't you ask on the bhb?
Posted by alexlynn7
Posted by neeniebean86
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very well put, neenie...
it's good to get other people's opinion on this issue, because frankly, my dad remains so vivid in my memory (and really, in my life) that it almost seems natural to include him prominently in the invitation. but i realize that other people might find it a little creepy.
so i will have to find a suitable compromise...
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Posted by neeniebean86
Posted by alexlynn7
Posted by neeniebean86
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very well put, neenie...
it's good to get other people's opinion on this issue, because frankly, my dad remains so vivid in my memory (and really, in my life) that it almost seems natural to include him prominently in the invitation. but i realize that other people might find it a little creepy.
so i will have to find a suitable compromise...
I think Alex got it in its intended spirit....
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Posted by DIJBH
My friend's mom died six months before her wedding and she chose to do it this way and received many compliments on it:
Mr XXX
with special memories of (mom's name)
requests your presence at the marriage of his daughter
etc.
You could do
Your mom
with special memories of (dad)
etc.
Just a suggestion so your dad can be on the invite as well as in your heart.
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no worries, neenie. i know what you meant![]()
Posted by alexlynn7
Posted by DIJBH
My friend's mom died six months before her wedding and she chose to do it this way and received many compliments on it:
Mr XXX
with special memories of (mom's name)
requests your presence at the marriage of his daughter
etc.
You could do
Your mom
with special memories of (dad)
etc.
Just a suggestion so your dad can be on the invite as well as in your heart.
oooooooooooooh, i like that!!!!!
Posted by DIJBH
My friend's mom died six months before her wedding and she chose to do it this way and received many compliments on it:
Mr XXX
with special memories of (mom's name)
requests your presence at the marriage of his daughter
etc.
You could do
Your mom
with special memories of (dad)
etc.
Just a suggestion so your dad can be on the invite as well as in your heart.
Posted by neeniebean86
Posted by DIJBH
My friend's mom died six months before her wedding and she chose to do it this way and received many compliments on it:
Mr XXX
with special memories of (mom's name)
requests your presence at the marriage of his daughter
etc.
You could do
Your mom
with special memories of (dad)
etc.
Just a suggestion so your dad can be on the invite as well as in your heart.
I love this way too!!! you should do a poll tomorrow... for this one or the first one you posted (those are my favorite 2, anyway)... but put the ideas up and see![]()
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Posted by DIJBH
My friend's mom died six months before her wedding and she chose to do it this way and received many compliments on it:
Mr XXX
with special memories of (mom's name)
requests your presence at the marriage of his daughter
etc.
You could do
Your mom
with special memories of (dad)
etc.
Just a suggestion so your dad can be on the invite as well as in your heart.
I think it is a wonderful idea to have your Dad on the invite. Brian's Mom past away when he was little and we are also trying to come up with something like this. Please let me know what you decide. Thanks!
Posted by DebMaher
Posted by DIJBH
My friend's mom died six months before her wedding and she chose to do it this way and received many compliments on it:
Mr XXX
with special memories of (mom's name)
requests your presence at the marriage of his daughter
etc.
You could do
Your mom
with special memories of (dad)
etc.
Just a suggestion so your dad can be on the invite as well as in your heart.
Daniela, what a beautiful suggestion. I like this too. TO be clear, I was only citing 'etiquette book protocols' -- as I thought I made very clear, Alex, you should do whatever feels right to you. I think the idea of honoring your Dad is really really special and far outweighs any traditional rules. Whatever you do, though, I expect it will be fabulous, like your dress, flowers, reception locale.....
