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Invitation proof

monbon11monbon11 member
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I scoured the board for the last six months and think I have the wording of my invitation correct, but I would love your input.  We are having a Catholic ceremony, not a mass, however we are both Catholic (I am practicing, he was baptised but nothing else).


Mr. and Mrs. Dad'sFirst Middle LastName
request the honour of your presence
as their daughter
MyFirst MiddleName
and
FiFirst Middle Last Name
are united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

Saturday, the twelfth of May
Two thousand and twelve
at half past six in the evening

Name Catholic Church
Boston, Massachusetts

A couple of questions:
Should I include Mr. before Fi's name?
Is there a better way to say "are united in the sacrament of holy matrimony"?
In general, does it look okay?

Thanks so much!
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Re: Invitation proof

  • Calypso1977Calypso1977 member
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    are you having mass?  if so, that should be mentioned on the invite.
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  • monbon11monbon11 member
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    We aren't having a mass, but it will still be a sacrament, which is why I used that wording.  What do you think?
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  • Calypso1977Calypso1977 member
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    i think this is fine.
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  • meltoinemeltoine member
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    If you are including titles for your parents, you should include them for all named parties. I'd add "Miss" before your name and "Mr." before FI's.

    Are you sure you don't want to include his parents' names? i.e.:
    Mr. FIFirstName Last Name
    son of Mr. and Mrs. First Last

    I didn't and when my ILs got their invite (even though they'd proofed the text before the cards were printed) they went bonkers about not being named on the invite, even though my mom was hosting. Just something to think about, if your ILs might care. 
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  • professorscienceprofessorscience member
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_catholic-weddings_invitation-proof?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural Wedding BoardsForum:615Discussion:d181e1cb-8321-49f8-bd06-11c687fe607dPost:449c4792-55eb-4bc9-97dd-665c4573b605">Re: Invitation proof</a>:
    [QUOTE]If you are including titles for your parents, you should include them for all named parties. I'd add "Miss" before your name and "Mr." before FI's. Are you sure you don't want to include his parents' names? i.e.: Mr. FIFirstName Last Name son of Mr. and Mrs. First Last I didn't and when my ILs got their invite (even though they'd proofed the text before the cards were printed) they went bonkers about not being named on the invite, even though my mom was hosting. Just something to think about, if your ILs might care. 
    Posted by meltoine[/QUOTE]



    That really depends, I think. My inlaws paid for the invitations but insisted that their names not be mentioned. They didn't think it was appropriate.
    OP: I think it looks fine. How formal is your celebration? That might help determine how formal you want the wording to be.
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  • lalaith50lalaith50 member
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    It never hurts to check with both parties of parents to make sure everything is worded exactly how they think is acceptable. (We were sure that FIL would want to be called "Dr.", but are glad we asked, because his answer was definitely not!)
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  • professorscienceprofessorscience member
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    I think you should leave out the "and."

    In 1997, we didn't say "Nineteen Hundred AND Ninety-Seven."  In math, an "and" denotes a decimal point.  I'm not sure why the "and" became so prominent after 2000, but it's really unnecessary.

    Also, I think they disagree with this on E.  Emily Post says no "and."

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