Hi all,
(I also posted this in the INVITES board and am not sure if it's annoying to post in 2 paces or not?)
I've read several article and etiquette postings about the right way to word invites in all of these crazy family situations, but I still have some quesitons.
Situation: parents divorced; dad is remarried, mom is not.
My dad has saved a large chunk of money to give me. My mom cann't afford to hand over a check to me, but has paid and will pay for many items along the way (just bought me my dress, for example) There are also many other family members who are throwing generous amounts of money at me.
My question about the invites is; is it appropriate in this situation to list my and my FI's name and a "together with their loving families" or "the loving families of Jane Doe and John Smith invite you to share in their joy...."
Is it rude to my dad to leave his name off when he is contributing so much? Or to imply that my FI and I are hosting when we're not? I just don't feel comfortable listing my stepmom's name before my mom's, or instead of my moms on the invite and would like to avoid the whole thing by not mentioning anyone. Thoughts?
**Now everyone dreams of a love lasting and true
But you and I know what this world can do
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