I'm having a destination wedding and am planning a reception in my home town for when we return. My fiance and I, along with my parents (mom & stepdad, dad & stepmom) and paying for the wedding. My fiance's parents are unable to contribute to the "wedding fund" as they would not be able to afford it--they aren't even going to be attending the wedding! I had the wording as follows:
Dr. & Mrs. Stepfather
together with
Mr. & Mrs. Father
request the pleasure of your company at a reception
celebrating the recent marriage of their daughter
Bride
to Groom.
The reception is to be held at
the Venue
on Sunday the twenty-fifth of July
two thousand and ten, at one o’clock.
Casual lunch buffet and beverage to be served.
I showed the sample invite to my fiancé and he asked why my parent’s names were on the card, and I explained that whoever pays for the wedding should be listed on the invitation. He got me thinking though...and I don’t want to offend his parents. I’m not sure that they would be offended or not, but I don’t want to take that chance, because I knew if they had the money that they would contribute. How can I change the wording so I don't offend his parents? Is there any way to incorporate them or change the wording all together so that no names are included?
Thanks for your help.