[tjcs]

My brother in law and now sister in law got married recently and only invited immediate family. My husband and I are having a reception for them. They have a two year old child. I am preparing invitations and I am really stumped. The family situation is a weird one and I can't think of how to word the invitations. It is a reception only of course but I would like to word it as if the child is doing the inviting. Something like:
My mommy, (brides name)
and
My Daddy, (grooms name)
recently got married......

It just doesn't sound right. Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated.

[the_admin]

The reason you're having trouble is because a very young child really cannot host a party. I know you're going for the "cute" angle, but other than the way you've suggested, I don't know of any way to word an invitation from a child.

I'd like to direct you to a Q&A on Yahoo that I read recently http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qi...02205751AAf3HHx

The answer that was chosen as best isn't correct (and none of these people are wedding experts) but you'll see the responses are mostly negative on the topic.

I'm sorry I couldn't offer you an option for wording.

[Etiquette Now]

I agree. Young children can't invite. It is best to use forms correct for the occasion. You are the host, so invite your guests to the reception as such. We have many posts concerning this so you have examples to follow.

You don't need to mention the wedding, as guests should understand that the couple is married if they are having a reception.