I recently saw a Facebook post about a bride asking how to list her divorced parents on her wedding invitation. I was surprised at all of the different responses she got so I thought I would clear a few things up.
Here are some tips that answer some of the most common questions we get asked about wording a wedding invitation!
1) WHO IS LISTED FIRST?
The bride is always listed first on a wedding invitation and all of the insert cards mailed out with the invitation. Once the couple is married, the groom is listed first. For example on the thank you notes sent out after the marriage, the groom should be listed first.
2) CAPITAL LETTERS
Do not capitalize the first word of each line. However, do capitalize any line that stands on it’s own if it would be the start of a new sentence. For example “Reception to follow.”
3) DO NOT LIST THE WORD PLEASE BEFORE RSVP
Since RSVP already includes the word please in the French language, it is unnecessary to list the word please. It is actually saying please twice. Instead say “please respond,” “kindly respond,” or simply “RSVP.”
4) WHEN TO USE THE TITLES OF MR. AND MRS.
If both mothers prefer to have their first names listed on the invitation, do not use the titles of Mr. and Mrs. It is improper to use titles when listing the mother’s names. You should either use titles or the mother’s first names, not both.
Mr. and Mrs. Derek Buckingham
or
Derek and Maya Buckingham
5) HOW TO INDICATE DIVORCED PARENTS ON AN INVITATION
The names of married couples are on the same line.
The names of divorced couples are on separate lines.
Derek Buckingham
Maya Buckingham
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