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Ven&Radio

I'm getting ready to order my invitations and I've been under the assumption that I should put my parent's down as the "host".  My parents are paying for approximately 50-55% of the wedding (my fiancee and I are paying for the rest ourselves).  My parents have also been somewhat involved in the planning -- our florist is a close family friend, so my parents are working on those details with her, my mom has come dress shopping, visited the venue, etc with us.  My fiancee's family lives about 600 miles away, have shown limited interest in knowing about planning stuff, and aren't contributing financially.  I feel like putitng my parents names on the invitation as the "host" honors their contribution and support to the wedding.  I also don't want to step on anyone's toes.  What's the right way to do this?

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I'd say talk to your FI. If he cares about the invitation wording, let him help. If he doesn't, and you feel as though your parents are hosting, then go for it.

Although, tbh, I still don't understand why the invitation wording has to be so complicated (speaking from personal experience...).

nda8414

I agree that you should ask your FI what he thinks.  If it makes no difference to him, then you could always put the "son of" thing that some people have suggested on here.

I also understand where you're coming from that you want your parents to be honored and given credit for what they are doing for you...FYI that's why the wording is such a big deal.

Ven&Radio

Thanks for the advice everyone.  I was going to have my fiancee review the invites with me before we order them anyhow, so I'll double check with him about the parent thing.

I completely agree that the invitations in particular, seem to be overly complicated/stressful and really aren't that important in the long run.  I still want to at least try to get them right.