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