{"id":45443,"date":"2016-05-19T14:58:13","date_gmt":"2016-05-19T18:58:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/?p=45443"},"modified":"2017-08-06T15:04:20","modified_gmt":"2017-08-06T19:04:20","slug":"word-wedding-invitations-even-life-throws-curveballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topweddingsites.com\/wedding-blog\/wedding-accessories\/word-wedding-invitations-even-life-throws-curveballs","title":{"rendered":"How to Word Those Wedding Invitations \u2014 Even When Life Throws Curveballs"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Jennifer Strahan<\/p>\n

Old-fashioned etiquette and oh-so-modern dilemmas: these two combined can perplex even the savviest bride when it comes time to word your wedding invitations. Couples often struggle with the demands of formal language when one or both sets of parents are divorced. Not to worry, though \u2014 we\u2019ll cover some common situations, including this one. It\u2019s easier than it seems at first blush to get the wording right.<\/p>\n

More: Best Online Wedding Invitations<\/a> | Wedding Invitation Etiquette<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Divorced or Deceased Parents<\/h2>\n

The Divorced Parents, Remarried<\/h3>\n

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\nMr. and Mrs. Michael Cuomo<\/strong><\/center>and Mr. Adrian Pennrequest the honor of your presence<\/p>\n

at the marriage of their daughter \u2026<\/p>\n

The Divorced Parents, Not Remarried<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s another example, for parents of the bride who divorced but haven\u2019t remarried:<\/p>\n


\nMr. Mitch Benn<\/strong><\/center>and Ms. Holly Vossrequest the honor of your presence<\/p>\n

at the marriage of their daughter \u2026When the groom\u2019s parents are divorced, just use the same approach. For example:<\/p>\n


\nMr. and Mrs. Arthur Bender<\/strong><\/center>request the honor of your presenceat the marriage of their daughter<\/p>\n

Selinde Anne Bender<\/p>\n

to<\/p>\n

Eric Allen Frazier<\/p>\n

son of Mr. Travis Frazier<\/p>\n

and Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Rikowski<\/p>\n

The Deceased Parent<\/h3>\n

Another tough spot some couples encounter is the parent who\u2019s deceased. In many cases, you\u2019ll simply want to refer to the living parent as as the host. For example:<\/p>\n


\nMrs. Elias Araya<\/strong><\/center>requests the honor of your presenceat the marriage of her daughter \u2026Sometimes, though, the bride or groom wants to include the deceased parent\u2019s name on the invitation, and that\u2019s perfectly all right. Simply insert \u201cthe late\u201d before the name of the deceased parent. The only caveat: avoid making it sound like the deceased parent is hosting. Here\u2019s an example:<\/p>\n


\nLydia Alice Abbott<\/strong><\/center>daughter of Mr. Joshua Abbott and the late Mrs. Abbottand Christian Amin Salemi<\/p>\n

son of Mr. and Mrs. Midi Salemi<\/p>\n

request the honor of your presence \u2026Every family is different, so feel free to adapt these approaches to your own particular situation. The most important thing about invitation wording, other than it passing the basic \u201cappropriate\u201d test, is that you feel comfortable with it \u2014 and no one\u2019s feelings get hurt.<\/p>\n

Some\u00a0Wedding Invitation Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n