Another invitation proofing

emschmeid

We are currently working with a friend who is designing our invitations.  My father is adamant that my mother's first name and my FI's mother's first name should be included on the inviation (which is funny b/c neither of those ladies care).  That said, please review the wording below and let me know if you spot any errors.  Thanks, everyone!

 

Dr. & Mrs. Bridedad & Bridemom Bridelastname

Mr. & Mrs. Groomdad & Groommom Groomlastname

request the honor of your presence

at the Nuptial Mass at which their children

Bride

and

Groom

will be united

in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

on Saturday, the seventh of January

Two thousand twelve

At one o’clock in the afternoon

Catholic church

Street address

City, State

professorscience

I have heard (but can't confirm) that you are not supposed to separate the man's name from his surname, so it would go:

"Mr. and Mrs. Bridemom and Bridedad Lastname."

I hope I'm wrong, though, as that seems really awkward.

Calypso1977

if you wish to use the first names, you'll have to omit titles.

Jane and John Smith

Dr. and Mrs. John and Jane Smith is not correct although many are using it today.

catarntina

I agree with Calypso.  If first names are necessary, then titles MUST be omitted.

Technically, your mother is Ms. Jane Smith, or Mrs. JOHN Smith.  It's improper to refer to a woman as Mrs. Jane Smith, even though people are trying to use it.

HelloKaty37

My gut reaction is to agree with the above, but I was also under the impression that "Dr." is never dropped before someone's name when written.  So (this sounds weird to me, but as a work-in-progress, this is my contribution):

Dr. bridesfather and Mrs./Ms. bridesmother lastname
and
Mr. groomsfather and Mrs./Ms. bridesmother lastname
etc.

Since that looks super convoluted, an example:

Dr. John and Mrs. Jane Doe
and
Mr. Mark and Mrs. Mary Smith
etc.

eta: This doesn't follow the not separating the man's first and last name thing, so if that is true, you should flip the order I think:

Mrs. Jane and Dr. John Doe
and
Mrs. Mary and Mr. Mark Smith

Calypso1977

honestly, if the moms dont care, id go with proper wording which is Dr. and Mrs. John Smith.