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Wedding Invitation Wording

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Host Line

Who’s hosting your wedding?

Whoever is hosting the wedding should be listed here. This can be the bride’s parents, the groom’s parents, both, or neither.

Request Line

Ask for attendance

There are many different ways to word the request line. See our examples below.

Bride's Name

The bride is typically listed first. If her parents are mentioned anywhere on the invitation, only her first and middle name are required.

Groom's Name

List the groom’s name. If his parent’s are mentioned, only his first and middle name are required.

Date + Time

Month, Day, Year, and Time

Spell out the month, day, year, and time. If your invitation style is modern, it’s okay to use numbers or shorthand. According to traditional wedding etiquette, evening begins at six o’clock.

Ceremony Location

Where are you saying “I Do”?

List the name and address of your ceremony. Typically, your reception venue and address will go on the small enclosure (also called a reception card).

Reception Line

Optional

If your ceremony and reception are at the same venue, a reception card is not needed. Simply list “reception to follow” on this line.

Wedding Invitations Wording Examples

CEREMONY & RECEPTION

Your ceremony location and start time should always be listed on the invitation. If your reception is at a different venue, you will need to include a small enclosure with your reception address and start time (also called a reception card).

The line “reception to follow” can optionally be added to the bottom of the invitation for stylistic purposes.

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Austinrequest the honor of your presenceat the marriage of their daughter
Nora RosetoOliver Reid Bennett
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eighthalf past four o’clock in the afternoon
Holy Cross Catholic Church4492 Lake AvenueRochester, New York
Reception to follow

If you would rather not include a reception card, then your reception details can be listed on the main invitation. Keep in mind this can cause the invitation to become crowded, and space may be limited on certain invitation designs.

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Austinrequest the honor of your presenceat the marriage of their daughter
Nora RosetoOliver Reid Bennett
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eighthalf past four o’clock in the afternoon
Holy Cross Catholic Church4492 Lake AvenueRochester, New York
Reception to follow at six o'clockArbor at the Port1000 North River StreetSuite 110Rochester, New York

If your ceremony and reception are held at the same location, you can simply add “Reception to follow” at the bottom of the invitation.

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Austinrequest the honor of your presenceat the marriage of their daughter
Nora RosetoOliver Reid Bennett
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eighthalf past four o’clock in the afternoon
Arbor at the Port1000 North River StreetSuite 110Rochester, New York
Reception to follow

REQUEST LINE VARIATIONS

You can word the request line in a variety of ways. Below are a few etiquette friendly examples.

Typically used for weddings held at a church:

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Austinrequest the honor of your presenceat the marriage of their daughter

The following two examples can be used for any type of wedding:

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Austincordially invite you to attendthe marriage of their daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Austinrequest the pleasure of your companyat the marriage of their daughter

BRIDE'S PARENTS HOSTING

Since the bride’s last name has been mentioned, you only need to list her first and middle names.

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Austinrequest the honor of your presenceat the marriage of their daughter
Nora RosetoOliver Reid Bennett
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eighthalf past four o'clock in the afternoon
Holy Cross Catholic Church4492 Lake AvenueRochester, New York
Reception to follow

BOTH PARENTS HOSTING

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Austinand Mr. and Mrs. David Bennettrequest the pleasure of your companyat the marriage of their children
Nora RosetoOliver Reid
September twenty-secondtwo thousand twenty-eightfour o’clock in the afternoon
Arbor at the Port1000 North River StreetSuite 110Rochester, New York
Reception immediately following
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Austincordially invite you to attendthe marriage of their children
Nora RosetoOliver Reid
son of Mr. and Mrs. David Bennett
September twenty-secondtwo thousand twenty-eightfour o’clock in the afternoon
Arbor at the Port1000 North River StreetSuite 110Rochester, New York
Dinner and dancing to follow
Together with their families
Nora AustinandOliver Bennett
request the pleasure of your companyto the celebration of their marriage
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eightfour o’clock in the afternoon
Holy Cross Catholic Church4492 Lake AvenueRochest, New York
Reception immediately following

COUPLE HOSTING

The pleasure of your companyis requested at the marriage of
Nora Rose AustintoOliver Reid Bennett
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eightfour o’clock in the afternoon
Arbor at the Port1000 North River StreetSuite 110Rochester, New York
Dinner and dancing to follow
Nora AustintoOliver Bennett
request the honor of your presenceat their marriage
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eightfour o'clock in the afternoon
Holy Cross Catholic Church4492 Lake AvenueRochester, New York
Reception immediately following

GROOM'S PARENTS HOSTING

Mr. and Mrs. David Bennettrequest the honor of your presenceat the marriage of their son
Oliver ReidtoNora Rose Austin
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eightfour o’clock in the afternoon
Arbor at the Port1000 North River StreetSuite 110Rochester, New York
Reception to follow
Mr. and Mrs. David Bennettrequest the pleasure of your companyat the marriage of
Nora Rose Austinto their sonOliver Reid
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eightfour o'clock in the afternoon
Arbor at the Port1000 North River StreetSuite 110Rochester, New York
Reception to follow

DIVORCED PARENTS

As every family is unique, it can be totally appropriate to either list or omit stepparents. We recommend discussing the issue with your family to see what will work best for all parties.

Below are a variety of examples depending on who you decide to include.

We typically recommend using ‘and’ or ‘along with’ between the parents‘ names for readability. This also gives flexibility for non-traditional invitation layouts. Listing each name on its own line with no adjoining word is also an option.

Mrs. / Ms. Elle [Current Last Name]and Mr. Grant Austincordially invite you to attendthe marriage of their daughter
Nora Rose AustintoOliver Reid Bennett
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eightfour o’clock in the afternoon
Arbor at the Port1000 North River StreetSuite 110Rochester, New York
Reception to follow
Mr. and Mrs. John Dillenbeckand Mr. and Mrs. Grant Austincordially invite you to attendthe marriage of their daughter
Nora RosetoOliver Reid Bennett
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eightfour o’clock in the afternoon
Holy Cross Catholic Church4492 Lake AvenueRochester, New York
Reception immediately following
Mr. John Dillenbeck and Mrs. Elle Dillenbeckalong with Mr. Grant Austin and Mrs. Isabella Austincordially invite you to attendthe marriage of their daughter
Nora RosetoOliver Reid Bennett
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eightfour o’clock in the afternoon
Holy Cross Catholic Church4492 Lake AvenueRochester, New York
Dinner and dancing to follow
Together with their families
Nora Rose AustinandOliver Reid Bennett
request the pleasure of your companyat the celebration of their marriage
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eightfour o’clock in the afternoon
Holy Cross Catholic Church4492 Lake AvenueRochester, New York
Reception immediately following
Mr. and Mrs. John Dillenbeckalong with Mr. Grant Austinrequest the honor of your presenceat the marriage of their daughter
Nora RosetoOliver Reid Bennett
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eightfour o’clock in the afternoon
Arbor at the Port1000 North River StreetSuite 110Rochester, New York
Reception immediately following
Mrs. Elle Dillenbeckalong with Mr. and Mrs. Grant Austinrequest the honor of your presenceat the marriage of their daughter
Nora RosetoOliver Reid Bennett
the twenty-second of Septembertwo thousand twenty-eightfour o’clock in the afternoon
Arbor at the Port1000 North River StreetSuite 110Rochester, New York
Reception immediately following

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