Here are some general wording suggestions, as well as some guidelines for conventional wedding etiquette to help guide you as you write your invitation text. It is customary that the wording on your invitations be reflective of the tone of your event. However, keep in mind that all invitation text is completely customizable so if you are planning a less formal event, the invitations are the perfect place to let your personalities shine through.
WEDDING INVITATION WORDING |
BRIDE’S PARENTS HOSTING: |
Informal/Contemporary:
Bride’s Parents
Request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Bride’s First, Middle name
To
Groom’s First, Middle, Last name
On Sunday, the second of July
Year
at Five o’clock in the afternoon
Location
Address
City, State |
Formal/Traditional:
Bride’s Parents
Request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Bride’s First Middle name
And
Mr. Groom’s First Middle Last Name
On Saturday, the first of July
Year
at Half past two in the afternoon
Location
Address
City, State
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GROOM’S PARENTS HOSTING: |
Informal/Contemporary:
Groom’s Parents
Invite you to celebrate in their joy and happiness
At the marriage of
Bride’s First Middle Last name
To their son
Groom First Middle Last name
On Saturday, the twelfth of August
Year
at Two o’clock in the afternoon
Location
Address
City, State
|
Formal/Traditional:
Groom’s Parents
Request the honor of your presence
At the marriage of
Bride’s First Middle Last name
To their son
Groom’s First Middle Last name
On Saturday, the fourteenth of December
Year
at Ten o’clock in the morning
Location
Address
City, State
|
COUPLE HOSTING: |
Informal/Contemporary:
Bride’s First Middle Last Name
&
Groom’s First Middle Last Name
Invite you to share our joy as we honor our new life together.
Sunday, the thirtieth of August
at Two o’clock in the afternoon
Location
Address
City, State
|
Formal/Traditional:
Bride’s First Middle Last names
And
Groom’s First Middle Last names
Along with their families
Request the honor of your presence
At their marriage ceremony
Saturday, the fifth of February
Four o’clock in the afternoon
Location
Address
City, State |
BOTH SETS OF PARENTS HOSTING: |
Informal/Contemporary:
Bride’s Parents
And
Groom’s Parents
Invite you to share in the marriage ceremony
Uniting their children
Brides First Middle Last Name
And
Groom’s First Middle Last Name
On Friday, the seventeenth of September
Year
at Seven o’clock in the evening
Location
Address
City, State
|
Formal/Traditional:
Together with their families
Bride’s First Middle Last Name
And
Groom’s First Middle Last Name
Request the honor of your presence
At their marriage
On Sunday, the eighth of August
Year
At twelve o’clock in the afternoon
Location
Address
City, State |
RESPONSE/RSVP CARD WORDING |
Informal/Contemporary:
We hope you can join us for our wedding and reception on Sunday, the fourth of May
M______________________________
Accepts with pleasure______________
Declines with regret_______________
Number of people attending_________
Vegetarian Entrée_________________
Chicken_________________________
Salmon__________________________
Prime Rib or Beef__________________
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Formal/Traditional:
The favor a reply is requested
By Monday, February 25, 2008
M______________________________
Accepts with pleasure______________
Declines with regret_______________
Number of people attending_________
Vegetarian Entrée_________________
Chicken_________________________
Salmon__________________________
Prime Rib or Beef__________________
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RECEPTION CARD WORDING |
Informal/Contemporary:
Celebrate with us at a Dinner and Dance Reception
Immediately following the wedding on Sunday, the seventh of October
City, State
|
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