Please help - parents' names on invitation

majesty318

This is driving me absolutely insane. I swear I have spent more time trying to find the answer than picking out the actual invitations!

So: formal wedding, bride's parents hosting. They are married with the same last name. BUT my parents want my mom's first name to appear, also (not just the traditional Mr. & Mrs. John Doe).

Do I skip Mr. & Mrs and say "Jane and John Doe"
Do I use Mrs. Jane and Mr. John Doe

Or some other option?

CMGragain

Ms. Jane Doe and Mr. John Doe
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Bride's First Middle
to
Mr. Groom's Full Name
Day, date
time
Venue
Address
City, State

majesty318

CMGragain - so Ms. and not Mrs.? Even though she normally goes by Mrs.?

CMGragain

By very strict etiquette, only divorced ladies use Mrs. Jane Doe.  If your mother insists, it isn't the end of the world if you use it, but some guests just might jump to that conclusion.
PS.  If this is a church wedding, you should "request the honour of your presence".

majesty318

Nope, secular wedding - thank you!