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Invitation Wording

tiffany0301tiffany0301 member
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Hi everyone! I'm new to posting, but I've been reading the boards for a while to help in my wedding planning. I've learned so much from you all!

I wanted to post my invitation wording for proofing because it's one thing I'm not very confident about, and it's my first draft. I will be having a full Catholic Mass. Also, my parents are divorced, so their names are not together on the same line. Thanks for your help!!

Mr. Bob R. Smith
and
Ms. Susie Jones
Request the honour of your participation
in the Nuptial Mass at which their daughter
Tiffany Marie
and
Jonathan Andrew
Son of Dr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Doe
will be united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
on Saturday, the third of January
Two thousand fifteen
at eleven o’clock in the morning
Church
Street Address
City, State
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Re: Invitation Wording

  • CMGragainCMGragain member
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    edited June 2014
    Ms. Susan Jones
    Mr. Bob Middlename Smith
    request the honour of your participation
    in the Nuptial Mass at which their daughter
    Tiffany Marie
    and
    Jonathan Andrew Doe, junior (?)
    son of Doctor and Mrs. Jonathan Andrew Doe
    will be united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
    Saturday, the third of January
    Two thousand fifteen
    at eleven o’clock
    Saint Soandso's Catholic Church
    Street Address
    City, State

    I am not 100% certain of the wording for the mass.  Paging @HisGirlFriday13, our Catholic expert.
    I assume that you already know that it is not traditional to put "son of Groomsparents" on the invitation, but you can do it if you must.  My question on the wording regards any non-Catholics that will be invited,  Is this wording correct?
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  • tiffany0301tiffany0301 member
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    I had never actually seen the wording for a Mass any other way than "honour of your presence," but my FMIL suggested the different wording.  She said something about liking "participation" better because she thought it implied a more active role in the Mass. She used it for her daughters' two weddings in the past, so I definitely wanted to post that wording here to see if anyone else had seen it before and if it was proper. 

    @CMGragain - Thanks for your help!!  I'll take note of the changes you made.  
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  • CMGragainCMGragain member
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    edited June 2014
    As a Protestant, this wording would make me feel uncomfortable about attending.  I have been to several Catholic weddings with Mass, but, of course, I cannot participate in taking the Sacrament.  This is why I questioned your wording.  HGF will come along eventually and advise you.  You might also ask your priest about this.
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  • tiffany0301tiffany0301 member
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    I definitely see your point!  I think most of the people in my FMIL's circle are Catholic, so I guess it never crossed her mind that it could make others uncomfortable.  There will people of different religions attending our wedding, so I surely wouldn't want to make them feel uncomfortable!
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  • theartistformerlyknownastheartistformerlyknownas member
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    Ditto CMG. I couldn't "participate" in the Mass, so I would feel like maybe I shouldn't go. IMO, Catholics will know which portions of a Mass they are to participate in, without being asked for more than their presence.
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  • tiffany0301tiffany0301 member
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    @lolo883 Thanks for your input!  You're right that everyone who is Catholic will know when they should participate if they so choose.  I'm now thinking it might come off as a little pushy if I worded the invite as I originally had. I'll definitely change the wording.  I really appreciate your help!!
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