Hosting examples & guidelines

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bride's parents hosting

Since the Bride's parents are listed,
​you only need to include her first and
​middle name.

both parent's hosting

Since both parents are listed,
you only need to include first and middle names.
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groom's parents hosting

Since Groom's parents are listed,
you only need to include first and middle names.
​Bride's full name is needed.

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divorced parents

Every family is unique and it can be appropriate to either list or omit stepparents. We recommend discussing the issue with your family to see what will work best for all parties.  Below are a variety of examples depending on who you decide to include.
We typically recommend using 'and' or 'along with' between the parents' names for readability. This also gives flexibility for non-traditional invitation layouts. Listing each name on its own line with no adjoining word is also an option.  Rule of thumb...ladies frist!

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bride's parents divorced
​step parents not mentioned
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Mrs. (or Ms.) Lynn [Current Last Name]
and Mr. Thomas Johnson
cordially invite you to attend
the marriage of their daughter

bride's parent's divorced
both remarried
​step parents mentioned
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Mr. and Mrs. (Mother's name)
along with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson
cordially invite you to attend
the marriage of their daughter

​Bride's mother remarried
father not remarried
step parents mentioned
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Mr. and Mrs. Jean [New Last Name]
along with Mr. Thomas Johnson
cordially invite you to attend
the marriage of their daughter

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bride's father remarried
mother no remarried
​step parents mentioned

Mrs. (or Ms.) Jean [Current Last Name]
along with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson
cordially invite you to attend
the marriage of their daughter

couple hosting
example 1

You are cordially invited to attend
the marriage of

couple hosting
example 2

Anna Marie Johnson
and
Christian James Smith
​request the honor of your presence
at their marriage

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