Parents on the Invitation

meelkin

We are footing most of the bill, but my parents did give us some money. What is the best way to word the invitation?

AddieCake

You could always go with "Together with their families...."

Maggie0829

AddieCake said:

You could always go with "Together with their families...."

I agree.  This is the easiest and best way to include multiple individuals as hosts of your wedding.

KGold80

AddieCake said:

You could always go with "Together with their families...."

This is what we did. If you listed only your parents and not his, it might be awkward for his parents. "Together with their families..." is inclusive so you don't single someone out if they didn't help pay for the wedding.

climbingsingle

We're putting "Together with their parents" on our invites. 

doeydo

Technically, the invitations list the hosts, not who is paying.  Hosting includes greeting and caring for guests on the wedding day, keeping track of the RSVPs, etc..

Jen4948

doeydo said:

Technically, the invitations list the hosts, not who is paying.  Hosting includes greeting and caring for guests on the wedding day, keeping track of the RSVPs, etc..

This.  One can host without paying and vice versa.  Wedding invitations aren't playbills-who's paying is none of the guests' business.  Nor are they intended to map out the family tree.

CMGragain

Here are your choices:

Together with their families
Bride's Full Name
and
Groom's Full Name
request the pleasure of your company
as they are united in marriage
Day, date
time
Venue
Address
City, State

or

The pleasure of your company is reuested
at the marriage of
Bride's Full Name
and
Groom's Full Name
Day, date (etc.)

If you are having a church wedding, you should use "request the honour of your presence".