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[quote=Anonymous]Please help -- as a bride need advice on Wedding Invitation Etiquette.

My fiance and I have been engaged for a few months. Both sets of parents have been amazing dedicating their time, emotions and money into this event. We have found a venue and are ready to secure the date -- only problem is what is the etiquette of wedding invitations....

My fiance and I are working professionals and while we are more than grateful with the amount of money my parents are contributing we would not be able to have the wedding that is currently being planned without the help of all parties (my parents, my fiance's parents, my fiance and I). My parents have certain things they want their money to go to (dozens of friends/family whom I do not know are being invited, they want to treat everyone to breakfast the next day, etc). Since my parents are contributing money I have to respect this whether I agree with it or not.

On the other side my fiance and I have certain things in mind that need to be included from our view (certain friends of ours - who at this point are all married or in serious relationships, a band and an extended reception). My fiance and I are also contributing so we can have these additional items but to ease the financial tension his parents have offered to chip in too.

One snag I am running into is that my parents (bride's parents) want to be the hosts and the only set of parents listed on the invitation.

As a bride I feel I am being put in a rough spot. I want to recognize that my parents are paying for the majority of the wedding (over 50%) but at the same time there are other parties/hosts involved - my fiance, his family and I are paying for the remainder. As someone who is actually close to their in laws I feel my fiance's parents need to be recognized as well. The amount of money my fiances parents are contributing is nothing to disregard plus I feel this day in age it is a sign of respect for everyone to be included.

Trust me- I know what a small thing this is to stress over but I am stressed. Family is important to me and I want to do the right thing. How do I tell my parents how much this means to me without hurting their feelings? Or are my parents right - am I overreacting?[/quote]

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