Invitations......No parents

pickbear

Ok, so I have a unique situation. Both of my parents past away when I was younger and my mothers parents raised me. My grandfather past away several years ago and now planning this very important event I am so confused about who to put on my invitations as a host. My grandmother is paying for most of the wedding .....however, I do not want to offend my other side of the family (dad's) by not including them. How do I write my invitations to not start a family feud? Please give or opinion on this tough situation....

JoliePapeterie

I understand this is a sensitive issue.  In order to not offend anyone have you thought about having the invitations worded as though the bride and groom are inviting? 
For example: 

(Bride's Name)

and
(Groom's Name)

Request the honour of your presence
as they exchange vows....

Or if you want to include your grandmother you can word it this way..

Mrs. (Grandmother's Name)
requests the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her granddaughter
(Bride's Name)
to
(Groom's Name)

If you decide to not include a parent on your invitation because of lack of financial contributions you can still recognize them in your wedding ceremony program:)

Hope this helps!!

squirrly

How about this:

Mrs. Grandmother Last
requests the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of her granddaughter

Bride Middle Last
to
Groom Middle Last

son of Mr. and Mrs. GroomDad Last

Saturday, the eighth of May
two thousand ten
at half past four o'clock in the afternoon

Venue Name
Address
City, State