About Wendy Wuitschick Expertise As owner of Sorelle Weddings & Events in Southern California, I can answer any question you may have regarding your wedding. I have been involved in the wedding and event industry for over 13 years and have worked in many areas within the business. Whether you are planning a small intimate affair or a lavish Hollywood style event, I can assist you with anything you want to know.
Experience
Education/Credentials Experience is the best education. Over the past 13 years I have worked as a Catering Manager for a banquet facility, a Banquet Waitress and Office Manager for an offsite Caterer, a Party Rental Specialist, a Sales Manager for a Bridal Salon, an Event Coordinator for two LA based charities, and an Assistant Floral Arranger.
Awards and Honors I have received honors from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Los Angeles for my assistance with their yearly fundraidser and from Heads Up Therapy for my run as President and my fundraising efforts.
I am certified by the International Institute of Weddings as well as a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, the International Institute of Weddings, and a board memeber for the Los Angeles Chapter of National Association of Catering Executives.
Question Ms. Wuitschick,
I am getting married and we are trying to figure out the wording. My fiances parents are hosting the wedding, however family is very important to them so they requested that my parents names go on the invitation.
So the wedding invites will go:
Dr. and Mrs. Brides parents
request the honor of your presence at the wedding of their daughter Bride to Groom, son of...
This is where it gets tricky. My mom past away and my dad has since remarried. I was long out of the house when they married, so she played no part in raising me however she is a bit self-centered and if her name isn't on the invite it will lead to world war III. Everyone I have talked to has told me that I should put it this way, "Son of Mr. Groom's dad and the late Groom's mom". I just know that once dad's wife sees this she'll flip. Is there a way to word the invite so as to appease dad's wife and still have my mom's name on it?
Thank you
Answer Hi Larry:
I am sorry that your step-mother is so difficult. Technically her name should not be included, especially since your father isn't contributing monetarily.
That being said, many couples are throwing tradition out the window and wording their invitations however they see fit. Since your step-mother is the sort to be "put out" if she isn't mentioned, you can word it like this:
son of Mr. and Mrs. Father's First Name, Last Name
and the late Mother's First Name, Last Name
If she isn't happy with this, then tell her to go take a long walk on a short pier! OK, just kidding!
I hope this helps. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me again.
