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How to respect my parents (both sets) on our invitations?
My Mom and Step-Father are paying for our entire wedding. My Dad and Step-Mom are also attending the wedding (but cannot afford to chip in financially) and I am very very close to my dad....How do I do our invitations so that I pay the proper respect to my mom and step-dad for footing the entire bill but without leaving my dad out of the experience?

Jennifer G.
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Married: 04/16/2011
Posted On: Sep 4, 2010 at 1:55 PM | Vendors are allowed | Add to My Watchlist | Flag As Inappropriate

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Danielle
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Married: 08/21/2010
Posted On: Sep 04, 2010 at 11:51 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
Mr. and Mrs. *Step-Dad and Mom's last name*
and Mr. and Mrs. *Dad and Step-Mom's last name*
request the honor of your
presence at the marriage of
their daughter
Bride with last name
to
Groom with last name
son of Mr. and Mrs. FIL's
(I hope that wasn't too complicated) I found it on http://www.invitationconsultants.com/samplewording.aspx?p_subcategory=3

The Wedding Invitation Specialist
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The Invitation Place
Posted On: Sep 06, 2010 at 12:40 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
That's a tough one because the names listed at the top are traditionally the ones paying for it. If your mom is OK with the suggested wording from Danielle that would be the way to go except leave out the word "and" inbetween the sets of parents names just stack them instead. If she's not OK with it then I'm not sure what to suggest. If your dad is walking you down the aisle to give you away then he (and step-mom) should be on the invitation. If they are not part of the wedding at all then you could leave off dad & step-mom & include their names on the program instead.
Posted On: Sep 08, 2010 at 5:06 PM | Flag As Inappropriate
@Invitation PLace, what's wrong with the "and" it is usually included as a separate line on all the samples I have. I think Danielle's suggestion is perfect.
 


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