Wedding Invitation Wording  

How should you word your wedding invitation? What should be the correct phrases to use? Could you use a more personal note for theme weddings such as a less formal one like beach wedding?

A typical wedding invitation should contain information on

• who’s getting married
• who’s the host
• the timing and place of the ceremony
• RSVP  & contact information

Depending on who is hosting the wedding reception, you may use the following as references.

These are the more formal types of wedding invitation wording.

When the Bride’s / Groom’s Parents are Hosting and Sponsoring the Wedding

Mr and Mrs (Name of the bride’s parents / Name of the groom’s parents)

Request the honor of your presence

At the marriage of their daughter

(Name of Bride)

and

(Name of Groom)

Son of

Mr and Mrs (Name of the groom’s parents / Name of the bride’s parents)Day, Date of event

At time of ceremony e.g. five o’clock (could add ‘morning’ / ‘afternoon’ / “evening’)

venue

When the Couple is Hosting the Wedding

(Name of Bride)

and

(Name of Groom)

Request the honor of your presence

At their marriage

Day, Date of event

At time of ceremony e.g. five o’clock (could add ‘morning’ / ‘afternoon’ / “evening’)

venue

You could add in the phrase ‘Reception immediately afterward’ if the reception is at the same place as the ceremony.

These are the more formal types of wedding invitation wording.

For a less formal ceremony or you want to be more personal in your invites, you could try the following style:

A new couple has just tie the knot!

You are cordially invited to the wedding of

(Name of Bride)

and

(Name of Groom)

Day, Date of event

At time of ceremony e.g. five o’clock (could add ‘morning’ / ‘afternoon’ / “evening’)

venue

or

Come join the joyous occasion of

(Name of Bride)

and

(Name of Groom)

And dance and wine

Day, Date of event

At time of ceremony e.g. five o’clock (could add ‘morning’ / ‘afternoon’ / “evening’)

venue

Whatever style you choose, remember to include r.s.v.p. information and the contact person details. Alternatively, you could add in response cards for the guests to respond.

Other tips

• Remember to get the postage costs correct! Get a sample of the completed invitation and check out the exact cost to post.
• HandWrite the invitation envelopes and wedding invitation. You could get your family or bridesmaids to help.
• Send the wedding invitations early. Give your guests some lead time in responding and for you to gather the information.

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