Invitation wording with deceased parents

Thank you for all of your suggestions. It's such an akward situation. I agree that you're 'technically' not supposed to include deceased parents on your invitations. And I wish I could honor that and do the traditional wording. Never thought I'd have this problem. But this is the day that my dad waited for my entire life and now he can't be there. I'd feel terrible if I included my stepfather but not the man who raised me my entire life. Both are/were great guys and I don't want to offend anyone but I think I need to honor my dad in as many ways as I can without making the event sad or bringing anyone down.

Another problem is that my FH's dad also passed away but it was 18 years ago. He doesnt feel as strongly about including his dad (he's very close with his stepdad). So, if I include my dad-should I also include his? Soooo confusing!

All I know is that I need to include my mom, and stepdad and FH mom and stepdad but I also want to include my dad! AHHHH!

I really appreciate everyone's advice. You are all so helpful! Thank you!

definetly do what is going to make u feel best. in all honesty think bout the last three weddingS u went to.. what di their invitation say???????














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point is no one remembers but the bride! so do what u like..

and it is perfectly okay as someone mentioned to say :

bride mc bride

daughter of \
mrs mommy bride and the late mr. daddy
mcbride

this is what i'm going to do.. cause whether in the physical or spiritual form he's still my daddy!

Mr. and Mrs. (Mom and step dad)
and the late (Dad)
invite you to share in the wedding of their daughter
(your name)

to

(grooms name)

son of (FHs parents)


*We are going to a wedding where this wording was used and I thought it was worded beautifully.**

Not sure if this will help- but my fiance's dad passed a long time ago and we are doing

Mr & Mrs. Bride's parents request honour of your presence at the wedding of their daughter

Mary Elisabeth
to
Michael Fabulous
son of Mrs. D and the late Mr. Jaime Fabulous

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Posted by sweetdreamz1181

i have seen it like this

bride
and
groom
request the honor of your presence
at their marriage
on day/ date
time
place

~~~
With the Heavenly Blessings of
(all names)

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I think this is so nice.

THANK YOU everyone! I really liked some of your suggestions. I'm going to show FH and see what he thinks. I can't thank you all enough! You really helped a lot.