How to List Deceased Parents on Invitations
Weddings are a time of great celebration, the beginning of new lives and new families. There is also a lot of tradition rooted in all aspects of the wedding. This includes the wedding invitations. If either the bride or groom has a deceased parent, they may still wish to honor the deceased in their wedding invitation. It's a nice tribute to their parent and a way of remembering them on the very special day.
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Things You'll Need
- Full names of the parents of the bride and groom
- Bride and groom full names
- Wedding date
- Wedding time
- Wedding location (address, if necessary)
Instructions
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Spell out the wedding hosts. Most wedding invitations begin with the names of the hosts of the wedding. Traditionally, this is the parents of the bride and then the groom, unless the couple is paying for and hosting their own wedding.
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Refer to the deceased parent in the wedding verse by adding the word "late" in front of their name. The verse may read something similar to this, "Linda Sue Smith, daughter of Mr. Joseph Smith and the late Mrs. Cynthia Smith..."
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Include the memory of the deceased parent in another way, instead of weaving it into the wedding verse. You may also choose to include a line on the invitation that states something such as, "Linda's mother, Cynthia Smith, joins us in memory," or "In honor and memory of Linda's mother, Cynthia Smith."
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Tips & Warnings
* There isn't any required etiquette that states how you have to list a deceased parent on an invitation. Find a way you feel comfortable honoring the deceased parent and use it.
* Many couples choose not to mention the deceased parent on the invitation, but honor them in some other way at the wedding ceremony or reception. This may include lighting a candle at the ceremony next to a framed photo of their parent, setting a place for them at one of the guest tables or mentioning them in the wedding program.
