Wedding Invitations Wording

Wedding Invitations Wording: Both Sets of Parents Hosting -- Casual

John and Eliza Smith
along with Mark and Sally Jacobson
invite you to the wedding of their children
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

John and Eliza Smith
along with Mark and Sally Jacobson
invite you to share and celebrate at the marriage of their children
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

John and Eliza Smith
along with Mark and Sally Jacobson
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of their children
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Wedding Invitations Wording: Both Sets of Parents Hosting -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jacobson
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Heather Marie
to
Michael Francis
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

or

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jacobson
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their children
Heather Marie
to
Michael Francis
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

Note:

• Be sure to list the bride's parents and groom's parents on separate lines, starting with the bride's.
• Because both last names are included in the greeting, you do not need to use either the bride or groom's last name.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Couple Is Hosting -- Casual

 
Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
invite you to their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
invite you to share and celebrate at their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
invite you to share in their joy at their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• Whether it's a religious ceremony or nondenominational ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you are welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Couple Is Hosting -- Formal

The honor of your presence
is requested at the marriage of
Heather Marie Smith
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

or

The pleasure of your company
is requested at the marriage of
Heather Marie Smith
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

Note:

• If the couple is paying for the wedding themselves, the greeting skips the host line and begins with the request line.

• The honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Everyone Is Hosting -- Casual

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
invite you to their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
invite you to share and celebrate at their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Heather Marie Smith &
Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
invite you to share in their joy at their wedding
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• If everyone is paying for the wedding, the invitation begins with the bride's name, followed by the groom's name, and finally the parents', starting with the bride's side.
• Whether it's a religious or nondenominational wedding ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you're welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Everyone Is Hosting – Formal

Ms. Heather Marie Smith
and
Mr. Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jacobson
request the honor of your presence
at their wedding
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon.

or

Ms. Heather Marie Smith
and
Mr. Michael Francis Jacobson
together with their parents
Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Jacobson
request the pleasure of your company
at their wedding
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon.

Note:

• If everyone is paying for the wedding, the invitation begins with the bride's name, followed by the groom's name, and finally the parent's, starting with the bride's side.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the wedding ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: One Set of Parents Hosting -- Casual

ohn and Eliza Smith
invite you to the wedding of their daughter
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

John and Eliza Smith
invite you to share and celebrate at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

John and Eliza Smith
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• Since you're including the bride's parents' name on the invitation, you don't need to list the bride's last name.
• Whether it's a religious or nondenominational wedding ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you're welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: One Set of Parents Hosting -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
to
Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon.

or

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Heather Marie
to
Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon.

Note:

• Since you are including the bride's parent's name on the invitation, you do not need to list the bride's last name.
• Do write the groom's entire name (first, middle and last) on the following line.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Divorced Parents Are Hosting Jointly -- Casual

Charles and Linda Miller
with Rachel M. Wood
invite you to the wedding of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Charles and Linda Miller
with Rachel M. Wood
invite you to share and celebrate at the marriage of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Charles and Linda Miller
with Rachel M. Wood
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• A good rule of thumb is to list whomever is paying for the majority of the wedding, first.
• Whether it's a religious ceremony or nondenominational ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you are welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Divorced Parents Are Hosting Jointly -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller &
Ms. Rachel M. Wood
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

or

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller &
Ms. Rachel M. Wood
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Karen Percy Miller
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

Note:

• A good rule of thumb is to list whomever is paying for the majority of the wedding, first.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the wedding ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Divorced Parent Is Hosting With New Spouse -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Ms. Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

or

Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Miller
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Ms. Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, the seventeenth of May
two thousand and eight
at half past four in the afternoon

Note:

• Please note, if the bride would like all parents listed on the invitation, you may list the nonhosting parents (as well as their relationship to the bride and/or groom) below the request line.
• It is not customary to list the bride's last name; but in instances where more than one parent is hosting and the last name is not obvious, it is best to list to avoid confusion.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.

Wedding Invitation Wordings: Divorced Parent Is Hosting With New Spouse -- Casual

Charles and Linda Miller
invite you to the wedding of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Charles and Linda Miller
invite you to share and celebrate at the marriage of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

or

Charles and Linda Miller
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of his daughter
Karen Percy Miller
daughter of Rachel M. Wood
to Michael Francis Jacobson
Saturday, May 17, 2008
at 4:30 in the afternoon

Note:

• Please note, if the bride would like all parents listed on the invitation, you may list the nonhosting parents (as well as their relationship to the bride and/or groom) below the request line.
• It is not customary to list the bride's last name; but in instances where more than one parent is hosting and the last name is not obvious, it is best to list to avoid confusion.
• Whether it's a religious ceremony or nondenominational ceremony, the request line can say anything you wish, so long as you are welcoming guests to the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Wording: Widowed Remarried Parent Is Hosting -- Formal

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Young
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Susan J. Greene
daughter of the late Mr. Jeffrey Greene
to Michael Francis Jacobson

or

Mr. and Mrs. Travis Young
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of her daughter
Susan J. Greene
daughter of the late Mr. Jeffrey Greene
to Michael Francis Jacobson

Note:

• Although you do not have to list the deceased parent's name, it's an option if you wish to honor them on the invitation.
• "request the honor of your presence" is traditionally only used if the ceremony is taking place in a house of worship.