Hello Ladies,
As a young girl of 10 years, my father took the life of my mother. I witnessed the entire tragedy and everyone knows that information so I am not sure if some people might be repulsed by my including his name on such a special day since he did something so tragic. I don't want it to be a depressing event...but what should I do for the invites? Should I include both names, mom's name, neither, or do ______?
Background Info:
- I still write my father (he is in prison for life) and I have forgiven him.
- My mother's side of the family will be in attendance heavily.
- My father's side of the family has not contacted me since my mother's death and so none of them will be in attendance.
- My brother is walking me down the aisle. (He hates my dad)
- We are paying for the wedding.
- Fiance's parents are still married and will most likely be on the invites.
I really need to know how some of you would handle the situation. I want to honor my mom. I know some do not include the deceased names on an invite if not a host, but I would like to include something just to say she is still very much alive and present on such a special day without seeming sullen.
Thank you so much in advance!