These are just guidelines and suggestions I’ve gathered from etiquette books, magazines and actual invitations I’ve printed. Remember, it’s always better to bend the rules than to hurt the feelings of someone you love. Write it the way it sounds right to you.

Bride’s Parents Divorced, Different Last Names

Mrs. Joanne Smith

Mr. William Thomson

request the honor of your presence…

Bride’s Parents Divorced, Same Last Names

Mrs. Joanne Smith

and

Mr. William Smith

request the honor of your presence…

Mother Divorced, Remarried (Stepfather)

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Richards

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of her daughter…

OR

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Richards

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of Mrs. Richard’s daughter…

Father Divorced, Remarried (Stepmother)

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Richards

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of his daughter…

OR

Mr. and Mrs. John R. Richards

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of Mr. Richard’s daughter…

Bride’s mother has not remarried

Mrs. Joanne Kline Richards

Mr. Simon James Richards

request the honor of your presence…

Your parents are hosting but you want to include his too

Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Waterman
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Gina Marie
to
George Michael Ramirez
son of
Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Ramirez…