Traditionally, the bride's family pays for the wedding invitations. However, with many couples taking on primary responsibility for the cost of their weddings or dividing costs amongst both families, who pays for your invitations may be a subject for conversation.
Though proper etiquette suggests that the name listed at the top of the invitation connotes who is hosting or paying for the wedding, this rule need not be strictly adhered to.
Though proper etiquette suggests that the name listed at the top of the invitation connotes who is hosting or paying for the wedding, this rule need not be strictly adhered to.
Modern wording allows you much more freedom and also lets you include the names of your parents, stepparents and future in-laws (though it's not mandatory under any circumstances). It's always a nice gesture to include the names of those who are acting as your wedding hosts, whether those contributions are physical, emotional or financial. Often, the groom will wish to have his parents' names listed under his even if they have made no financial contribution.

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