Once you’ve selected the design for your stationery, it’s time to focus on your invitation wording. Below, you’ll find inspiration for both traditional and informal styles, tailored to different hosting scenarios and the level of formality you envision for your wedding.
For evening invitations, follow the same structure as your day invitations, but replace “on the occasion of their marriage” with “at an Evening Reception to celebrate the marriage of their daughter” or “at an Evening Reception to celebrate their marriage.”
Traditionally, the bride’s name appears first on the invitation, but this is entirely up to personal preference. For same-sex couples, there are no formal rules, if you’re unsure, listing names alphabetically is always a good option.
Our wedding invitation wording guide offers helpful suggestions, but feel free to customise the wording to match your style, making sure to include your RSVP details.
Formal bride’s Parents Hosting
Mr & Mrs Charles Edwards
request the pleasure your company.
on the occasion of the marriage of their daughter
Charlie Jane
To
Mr George Jacobs
At
Whittington Church,
Worcester
on Saturday 30th July 2023 at 1 o’clock
An afternoon reception will follow at
Stanbrook Abbey
R.S.V.P. by 27th June
Formal Both Parents Hosting
Mr and Mrs Charles Edwards
Together with
Mr and Mrs Paul Jones
Request the pleasure of your company
At the marriage of their children
Charlie Jane Edwards
And
George James Jones
Whittington Church,
Worcester
on Saturday 30th July 2023 at 1 o’clock
An afternoon reception will follow at
Stanbrook Abbey
R.S.V.P. by 27th June
Carriages at Midnight
Hosted by both families Formal
Together with their families
Charlie Jane Edwards
And
George James Jones
Request the pleasure of your company
At their marriage
on Saturday 30th July 2023 at 1 o’clock
An afternoon reception will follow at
Stanbrook Abbey
R.S.V.P. by 27th June
Carriages at Midnight
Hosted by separated parents
Mr and Mrs Charles Edwards
And
Mr and Mrs Paul Jones
Request the pleasure of your company
At the marriage of their daughter
Charlie Jane Edwards
to
George James Jones
at
Whittington Church,
Worcester
on Saturday 30th July 2023 at 1 o’clock
An afternoon reception will follow at
Stanbrook Abbey
R.S.V.P. by 27th June
Carriages at Midnight
Hosted by the Couple
Charlie and George
request the pleasure of your company
on the occasion of their marriage
at
Whittington Church
Worcester
on Saturday 30th July 2023
at 1 o’clock
and afterwards at Stanbrook Abbey
R.S.V.P by 27th June
Hosted by couple and their families
Charlie and George
Together with their families
request the pleasure of your company
on the occasion of their marriage
at
Whittington Church
Worcester
on Saturday 30th July 2023at 1 o’clock
and afterwards at Stanbrook Abbey
R.S.V.P by 27th June
Informal couple hosting
Charlie & George
Are getting married
Please join us to celebrate our marriage
On
30th June 2023
At
The Willow Barn
Followed by dinner and dancing
RSVP to 07900 123456 By 27 May
Crafting the perfect wedding invitation wording may take some time, but it’s worth the effort to ensure that your invitation not only looks beautiful but also effectively communicates all the essential details of your special day. If you require further help with wording please get in touch, and we maybe able to help with alternative wording if necessary.