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Newly Divorced parents and complicated family need help with invite etiquette

My parents have just been through a really ugly 24 month divorce. Long story short, my dad is a manipulative jerk, I (bride) have always been closer with my grandfather, who is paying for the majority of the wedding, however the groom's family is chipping in a lot and hosting the event at their ranch, we are also contributing but not nearly as much. My dad is doing his normal thing and being difficult so its hard for me to know wether he is going to contribute and be involved or not come at all. If my father does not contribute, my Grandfather will be walking me down the aisle, the most likely scenario, but there is still a chance that my dad might decide to play nice for a chance to do the honors. Long story short, how do I write my invites to include everyone? I need to know 2 ways, just in case, how to include my grandparents, my mom, and the grooms parents (married) or my grandparents, mom, dad and grooms parents. Should I throw us in there too? I dont know!

should I do "Mr. and Mrs. grandfather and grandmother with their daughter mom along with Mr. Dad invite you to join Dr. and Mrs. Father and Mother of Groom" That just seems so long! I've got time but I need to start figuring out this tricky family stuff

Re: Newly Divorced parents and complicated family need help with invite etiquette

  • I would probably just put "Together with their families...(your name) and (his name)."

    I think it would be the easiest way to handle it.
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  • Yeah, Together with their families is going to be your best option.
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  • Together with their families, waldropsmith and johndoe invite you to share their joy as they begin their life together... yada yada yada.
  • Me again, other idea, should I just say "The X family, Dad and the Y family"
  • [QUOTE]Me again, other idea, should I just say "The X family, Dad and the Y family"
    Posted by waldropsmith[/QUOTE]

    No, that would get too wordy, too quick. I'd stick with what we've said.
  • I would just say "together with their families on the invitations" but if you feel like you need to give special recognition and thanks you can do so by specifically thanking whoever hosts the RD at the dinner, have a thank you to guests on the gift table or something that is from those hosting the reception and you can make sure to recognize your grandparents in a toast or speech.
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  • Just wondering... if your dad is such a manipulative jerk, then why would him paying for part of your wedding make you want him to walk you down the aisle?
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  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_newly-divorced-parents-complicated-family-need-invite-etiquette?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:f50c1bc1-cc25-4135-a52e-fcfda1777cc9Post:f47a59c1-313d-405a-ab66-2a9a1f811552">Re: Newly Divorced parents and complicated family need help with invite etiquette</a>:
    [QUOTE]Just wondering... if your dad is such a manipulative jerk, then why would him paying for part of your wedding make you want him to walk you down the aisle?
    Posted by quotequeen[/QUOTE]

    I was wondering the exact same thing.  He shouldn't be able to buy his way into that honor, and in my opinion the OP is being a wee bit manipulative herself by offering it up for sale. 
  • In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_newly-divorced-parents-complicated-family-need-invite-etiquette?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding%20BoardsForum:9Discussion:f50c1bc1-cc25-4135-a52e-fcfda1777cc9Post:f47a59c1-313d-405a-ab66-2a9a1f811552">Re: Newly Divorced parents and complicated family need help with invite etiquette</a>:
    [QUOTE]Just wondering... if your dad is such a manipulative jerk, then why would him paying for part of your wedding make you want him to walk you down the aisle?
    Posted by quotequeen[/QUOTE]

    I was going to ask the same question.  I know it's not what you asked but if you and your grandfather are so close anyway, why don't you make the decision to have him walk you down the aisle. If you two are as close as you say you are, it seems to me that he would be honored!
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