Complicated program question?

Question

My fiance's parents are not welcome at our wedding. This is a decision that has been made by both of us because of some very hurtful things his parents have done in the past. His ex-wife lives with his parents and they treat her like a daughter and my fiance like a dog. As just one exampe his mother at one point called and told us that his younger sister was paralized and in the hospital to try to get him to go back to our hometown because she wanted to see him. We called his sister to find out that she was at the hospital, but only because she is a doctor. Long story short, we will not change our minds on this. His mother will only ruin our big day by showing up with his ex or by making an *** of herself. How do I include my parents names in the wedding programs without including his? Or should I include their names even though they aren't welcome? I thought of saying "the bride will be given away by her parents..." Any other good program related ideas would be appreciated.

Answer 1

I would just leave the grooms parent's names off completely.

For the programs just say something along the these line of:

The Marriage Ceremony Uniting
Jane Marie Smith
and
John Michael Jones
on Saturday, April 7, 2007
at six o'clock in the evening
First Baptist Church
Anywhere, USA

When is comes to listing the Wedding Party on the program just list the brides parents and not the grooms

Answer 2

Leave the names off. I wouldn't even include your parent's names, honestly. It sounds like you're old enough to not need your parents to host. So go with either:

Mrs. Jane Smith
requests the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of her daughter
to David Jones
on blah blah blah

Or, what I think is best, is this:

Jane Smith
and David Jones
request the pleasure of your company
at their wedding on blah blah blah.

Answer 3

If you are serious about this...
Just include your two names:

Jane Ellen Doe
and
Joe Fred Cool
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage ceremony, ..... etc.