FH's father died a loooong time ago... we were planning the invitations yesterday and were going to say 'gadi XX, son of Aliza XX and the late Alex XX', but FH claims there is a jewish way to designate a deceased parent... anyone know what he's talking about?
pinkgirl
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You should probably ask a Rabbi
Chloegirl
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We put the Late ____. I never thought of checking if there was a jewish way to address this...nobody said anything.
shelly3950
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Not to my knowledge... I am a Jewish Bride who lost her dad. I put Michelle ..... daughter of Mrs. Esther and the late Jerry....
jrl0223
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My friend recently went through the same dilemma; her FI’s mother is deceased. The lady who did their invites recommended not putting “the late…” Her reasoning was that it brings down the mood of the invite, and that you don’t want to indicate something somber on a wedding invite. So it just said “son of Mr. and Mrs. XXX”.
I’m not saying that it’s proper or not, just passing on the info.
semi
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I agree with the invitation person. There is no need to somber up the day. He will always be his father...no matter what. I wish you guys lots of luck!
Nora101004
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My FH's dad passed away a few years ago. My cousin was reviewing my ketubah and had a correction - it was something like, 'of blessed memory' I think. FM me if you want me to look it up.
However, since you dad isn't actually hosting the wedding, he shouldn't be on the invitation.
To get around this with our situation, we put 'the parents of bride and groom'. It doesn't include or exclude FH's dad. It depends on how you take it.
