Catholic Weddings

Another invitation proofing

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

Re: Another invitation proofing

  • edited December 2011
    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.
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  • Calypso1977Calypso1977 member
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    edited December 2011
    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.
  • catarntinacatarntina member
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    edited December 2011
    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.
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  • edited December 2011
    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
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  • Calypso1977Calypso1977 member
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    edited December 2011
    honestly, if the moms dont care, id go with proper wording which is Dr. and Mrs. John Smith. 
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