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I think it should be both or neither - Sarah Jane Smith to Ian Lawrence James Green, or Sarah Jane to Ian Lawrence James.
I would probably include both if it's going to be a big wedding where people on the groom's side might not know you. If everyone already knows you, it doesn't matter.
Also, you might not care at all, but traditionally if parents are divorced, they're on different lines. i.e.
Mr. Bob Smith and
Ms. Jane Doe
request the honor blah blah
IMO this is not important, but I thought I'd mention it just in case.
This may be just a preference, but I would put your FI's mom's first name as well, particularly because your mom's first name will be on the invitation (Mr. and Mrs. James and Susan Green).
@EvaBostonTerrier: I just double checked and did do it for my "real" names. :)
I think it's fine how you have it now. Typically you don't put the bride's last name... because you are saying that her last name will eventually be his last name. However, since your parents both have last names, they can't really tell which last name is yours at this point. I still think it will be fine to leave it the way it is. But if you do put your last name it won't be a big deal either.
One last bump. I love how it looks without our last names, but can see how it would be confusing.
Also, does dad's name start at the top, or mom's?
@MapleBecky: You keep saying "our last names" so that is confusing me. Do you mean your last name, or yours and your FI's? I don't think you should leave out your FI's last name. And as far as your name goes, it's ok to leave it out or put it in IMO.
Not really sure about if father or mother goes first in your situation. But it looks fine how it is.
I mean if I have to put mine is, I am assuming I will have to put his too. It looks funny to see one last name and not the other, especially since he has two middle names. I definitely won't do one and not the other. :)
I think that if I list dad first, people will know that my last name is the same as his. I prefer the middle names only, but if it does cause confusion, it may be worth throwing both in. I haven't met all of his family friends...
I still haven't decided what to do, and it's been two weeks. :\
If FI's parents' names are on the bottoms, does that imply that they aren't helping us at all? They are paying for the rehearsal dinner and some of the flowers.
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So, I am considering something like this: (identifying info is fake)
Mr. Bob Smith & Mrs. Jane Doe
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Sarah Jane
to
Ian Lawrence James
son of
Mr. and Mrs. James Green on Saturday, the ninth of July
two thousand and eleven
at two o’clock in the afternoon
Saint Paul's Church
Town, Province
I have my dad's last name. Do I include it when I post my name? Do I add my fiance's last name if I add mine?
(Does the rest of the wording look okay?)