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Question when the father is deceased, the mother has not remarried but clearly they want him mentioned in the invitation - what is the best way to do this?
Answer Dear Julie,
While you'd like to do this, it really isn't proper because the purpose of the invitation is to invite guests to the wedding, telling them where and when it is, and it lists the host or hosts of the event. The only logical place to put the father's name is on the invitational line, which is improper as he would be listed as one of the hosts, which, since he is deceased, he can't be.
Do put his name in the program where you can say something like: The rose or candle or whatever, on the altar is in loving memory of the bride's father, Mr. Thomas Smith.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if I can be of any further assistance.
