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Wedding Invitations<\/h2>\n

When there are two sets of parents for the bride or groom – or both – wedding invitation wording can get a bit tricky. Have no fear though, we\u2019ve got you covered. Find out how to type out the invites seamlessly with some of the examples below!<\/p>\n

The Question: How does having divorced parents change the wedding invitations?<\/h2>\n

My parents are divorced, and my dad is remarried. When it comes time to word our wedding invitations, how do I do this appropriately? Is there a proper way to refer to the coupling without hurting anyone\u2019s feelings?<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Our Answer<\/h3>\n

If the parents are divorced but still hosting the wedding together, list the names on separate lines with the mother first. Exclude any connector between the two names such as \u201cand.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are a lot of great examples to follow when it comes to wedding invitation wording the your specific situation, so don\u2019t fear. Below you\u2019ll find a couple examples that can help springboard some ideas for your own event!<\/p>\n

Example Wording of Wedding Invitations With Divorced Parents<\/h2>\n

Divorced Parents<\/h3>\n

Here\u2019s an example of a formal and\/or traditional weddings held in a church and hosted by the divorced parents of the bride (include parents\u2019 names on separate lines):<\/p>\n

Ms. Elaine Robbins<\/p>\n

Mr. Bradley Hunter<\/p>\n

request the honor of your presence<\/p>\n

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

Odette Claire<\/p>\n

to<\/p>\n

Oliver Richards Temple<\/p>\n

Saturday, the twenty-third of June<\/p>\n

two thousand and twelve<\/p>\n

at half-past four o\u2019clock<\/p>\n

First Church<\/p>\n

New Vernon, New Jersey<\/p>\n

Use Similar Wording If One Parent Has Remarried<\/h3>\n

Ms. Elaine Robbins<\/p>\n

Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Hunter<\/p>\n

request the honor of your presence<\/p>\n

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

Odette Claire<\/p>\n

to<\/p>\n

Oliver Richards Temple<\/p>\n

Saturday, the twenty-third of June<\/p>\n

two thousand and twelve<\/p>\n

at half-past four o\u2019clock<\/p>\n

First Church<\/p>\n

New Vernon, New Jersey<\/p>\n

Bella Figura<\/a> has some other great examples to follow as well.<\/p>\n

How To Word Your Speeches<\/h2>\n

Just like your invitations, you want to be gentle with the way you word your speeches. If you plan on giving a quick \u201cthank you\u201d speech, you\u2019ll want to make sure that you smooth over the separation while giving each one of your beloved parents the recognition that they deserve.<\/p>\n

It could be as simple as:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to thank my dad, {x} and his wife {x} for {x}. And I\u2019d also like to give a warm thank you to my mom, {x} and her husband {x} for {x}.\u201d<\/p>\n

Flip some things around and personalize it in whatever you feel comfortable. The most important element here is that you give names and make your appreciation known without focusing on the separation between the two.<\/p>\n

Other Helpful Resources<\/h2>\n