Invitation Wording - step parents!

Ok so I'm sure this topic is done all the time but I can't find this online anywhere -
I have my mom hosting only, but my stepfather is always supportive so I feel that he should be listed on the invitation. Do I put this?

mr. & mrs. jane and william meyer request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter

ashley elana meyer to ephraim joseph byrne

(samples names from wedding paper divas lol)

I'm not sure how else to put it. Do I have to leave my step father off to make it make sense?

FH's parents are helping a tiny bit, but I'm putting their names after our names
(son of blah blah...)

Thanks for any help!
I can't believe I'm setting up invites already!!

Invitation Wording - step parents!

HmMm, I may be wrong and I guess it also has to do with preference but I think you would still use 'their' daughter as you are his 'stepdaughther.'

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Re: Invitation Wording - step parents!

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Posted by vppjzv

It really depends. Is your biological father present? Has your stepfather helped 'raise' you? It gets personal.

I think what you have sounds fine if you want to signify that she has played more of a roll. If he has been involved for a while and considers you close to him, you could put 'their' daughter. I don't know if it would cause problems on the paternal end though. If you have a different last name than your mom and stepfather that might be self explanatory also.

I have the same situation but my parents aren't able to help so they're not on there haha. Sorry!

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That's nice and easy! lol

No my father is not present and will not be on the invitation. I do have a different last name so that is explanatory. My step father has only been in my life about 10 years, a little less, so although he has been extremely supportive during that time while I lived with them and went to school, he did not 'raise' me. I kind of don't feel comfortable putting 'their' daughter... hmmmm...
I don't even think people read into it that much but I know we'll be framing and saving an invite so I just don't want any mistakes!

Invitation Wording - step parents!

What if you leave the 'daughter' part out altogether?

'mr. & mrs. jane and william meyer request the honor of your presence
(to celebrate/at) the marriage of

ashley elana meyer to ephraim joseph byrne'

People won't think twice and you'll feel more comfortable. I also don't see anything wrong with saying the marriage of 'her' daughter.

Re: Invitation Wording - step parents!

I honestly would just put 'their' if you are close w your step dad (if mom only got married like 2 yrs ago then its a diff story)

its not worth the fight or the hurt feelings over one little word.. and most of your guests wont even think about it

Re: Invitation Wording - step parents!

I've Google'd it, and numerous websites suggest using 'her.' Sounds right to me.

Re: Invitation Wording - step parents!

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Posted by LisaReyes

What if you leave the 'daughter' part out altogether?

'mr. & mrs. jane and william meyer request the honor of your presence
(to celebrate/at) the marriage of

ashley elana meyer to ephraim joseph byrne'

People won't think twice and you'll feel more comfortable. I also don't see anything wrong with saying the marriage of 'her' daughter.

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Oh why didn't I think of this!!

Thank you everyone, I could hardly find anything on google. Nobody would get hurt if I put 'her daughter' but that's great to just leave it out entirely! Nobody reads it really like you said, I know I never do!

Invitation Wording - step parents!

Check the knot, they have a whole page of different options for wording based on the family situation.

http://wedding.theknot.com/wedding-planning/wedding-invitations/articles/formal-invitation-wording-divorced-parent-hosting-with-new-spouse.aspx