Zimun - 'With Permission' of Whom?
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Question
Hello, When a person is a guest at a family's home and performs a zimun, saying 'with permission' — whom should he mention? The host? His wife? If there is a Kohen at the meal, should he say with permission of the Kohen? Who takes precedence?
Answer
Hello,
One should say 'with the permission of the host', because the zimun is his, and he can honor whomever he wishes.
Therefore, there is no reason to mention the wife, as she is not expected to lead the zimun.
When there is a Kohen among the participants, the Kohen should be mentioned first.
When both the host and a Kohen are present, the host takes precedence.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 167, Sif 14.
Mishna Berura there, Sif Katan 73.