[sarah]

I was married for 8 mo. when I was 23, my fiance has never been married. We are both 30 and my parents insist on paying for the small wedding of 25 people that we wish to have. Given these circumstances, we are unsure of the correct wording for our wedding invitations. Any suggestions?

[the_admin]

If your parents are hosting the wedding your invitations can be worded as follows: When the bride’s parents are hosting:

Mr. and Mrs. Walker Stone request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Shannon Lynn Stone to Mr. James Howard Maurice etc. When the bride’s parents are hosting and the groom’s parents are included: Mr. and Mrs. Walker Stone request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Shannon Lynn Stone to Mr. James Howard Maurice son of Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Maurice etc. When both parents are hosting: Doctor and Mrs. Walker Stone and Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Maurice request the honour of your presence at the marriage of Shannon Lynn Stone and Mr. James Howard Maurice Etc. Or, Shannon Lynn Stone daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walker Stone and Mr. James Howard Maurice son of Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Maurice request the honour of your presence etc.