While traditionally only the bride s parents appear on the invitation it is extremely common and quite acceptable to include step parents and or the groom s parents today.
Wedding invitations parents names order.
When writing wedding invitation wording from the bride s parents pay attention to first and last names.
David john allen if the bride and the groom s parents are both hosts the names of the bride s parents are listed first followed by the groom s parents.
Traditional wedding invitations begin with the hosts names such as the bride or groom s parents written in full like mr.
However the groom s first middle and last names should be included.
For divorced mothers who are not remarried use the courtesy title ms followed by whichever last name she prefers maiden or married.
If the couple is hosting by themselves their titles are optional.
If one set of parents is paying for the majority of the wedding but the other set is still contributing or if the wedding couple simply wants to name the other set on the invitation its easy.
It s all up to personal preference.
When writing wedding invitation wording from both sets of parents make sure first and last names appear for all parents.
Traditionally the bride s parents paid for the wedding but with changing times the groom s parents bride and groom or a combination of all three are contributing.
Formal invitations issued by the bride s parents refer to her by her first and middle names the groom by his full name and title.
Here it is customary to reserve the top of the invitation for the parents paying for the majority.
If multiple parties are chipping in for the wedding the invitation begins with the bride s name followed by the groom s name and finally the parents names starting with the bride s parents.
To include divorced parents on the invitation either for the bride or the groom include the mother s name first followed by the father s name on a separate line without an and separating them.
Since the bride s parents first names and last name are mentioned only the bride s first and middle name should appear on the invitation.
You can still name the other set of parents below.
Honoring deceased parents in your wedding invitation.
Since both last names are already mentioned the bride and groom will only include first and middle names on the invitation.