Do wedding invitations come from parents?

In the past, wedding invitations always came from the bride's parents because they were the hosts and paid for the wedding. The wording reflected that, with the parents' names at the top. Today, many couples pay for their own wedding or share costs with both families, so invitations often come from the couple themselves. You might write "Together with their families, Emma and James request the pleasure of your company" or simply "Emma and James invite you to celebrate their marriage". If both sets of parents are contributing, you can list all four parents, or use a joint line like "Mr and Mrs Smith and Mr and Mrs Brown invite you to the marriage of their children". If one set of parents is hosting, it is still fine to use their names. The key is to match the wording to who is actually hosting and paying, and to make everyone feel included. There is no legal requirement about who sends the invitation, so choose what feels right for your family and your budget.