We are looking for fun new ways to write our wedding invitations. I would like to include our children some how. I have a daughter from a previous relationship and we have a son together. We are also having help paying for the wedding for both sides. But my fiance has two dads. His mom remarried several years ago and his step pretty much raised him. I would really like any feedback any one could give.
2007-01-16 08:38:10 · 7 answers · asked by tanya r 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
"we're looking foreward to seeing you at our wedding. Come share the joining of our blended families..... date, time, address, RSVP.
I wouldn't go into specifics, it will take too long and bore people.
You just want to have a good day and make sure everyone is having a good time.
Congratulations !!!
2007-01-16 08:45:21 · answer #1 · answered by Chrys 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The person who does the inviting is the one who does the paying. That's the difference between invitations that say the parents invite you to the wedding of ________ and the ones that say ________, the children of ___________, invite you to our wedding. In your case, I'd go with something like this:
Mr. and Mrs. John and Jane Doe (his mom/step-dad or dad/step-mom, whichever he's closest to or whoever's paying more)
together with
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff and Jenny Jones (his other parental unit)
and
Mr and Mrs. Jack and Jill Smith (her parents)
request that you join them
in a joyous ceremony
joining together in marriage
Husband Doe and Wife Smith (you, of course)
and their children
Daughter Smith and Son Doe (age order)
All 5-6 parents invite you, and the marriage joins together the whole family. I think that "her daughter, both of their son" would be inappropriate, both of the kids should be noted as "their children."
2007-01-16 08:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by calliope320 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We made our children the hosts. Ours was written Susie Smith (brown if she has a different last name) and Tom Smith request the pleasure of your attendance at the marriage of our parents______. My daughter is four and was very proud to be hosting"her" wedding(she was convinced it was all hers) Our son is 1 so it was a bit over his head. My daughter even got up on the microphone and thanked everyone for coming (totally unexpected as she has speach delays) We didn't list our parents but, they were all introduced ( both mine and my husbands parents are divorced and his dad is remarried)
2007-01-16 09:05:09 · answer #3 · answered by emmandal 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wording is tricky, especially when there's only so much room on the invitation! Our situation was a bit complicated, so we simplified it with "Together with their families, Amanda and Buddy...", but that might not be what you're looking for. I found some good ideas browsing this helpful website: www.verseit.com
2007-01-17 14:25:28 · answer #4 · answered by BudsWife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not appropriate to mention your children.
A way to deal with this would be just to have your name, and his name, request the honour of your presence.... etc. without a mention of any family. After all, you are adults who have been out in the world. (and you should be paying for your own wedding!)
2007-01-16 22:30:38 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would honestly go for the traditional
"Together with their families,
Jane Doe
and
John Smith
etc."
I think included the grandparents and your kids will get too wordy. If you must, I would suggest choosing one group or the other.
2007-01-16 09:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by Sweet Susie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out theknot.com. They have invitation examples.
You're going to need really small print or huge invitations to include everyone.
2007-01-16 08:46:33 · answer #7 · answered by parsonsel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋