{"id":52074,"date":"2018-05-04T00:49:55","date_gmt":"2018-05-04T07:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/?p=52074"},"modified":"2023-10-26T07:53:48","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T14:53:48","slug":"wedding-invitation-wording","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wedding-invitation-wording\/","title":{"rendered":"A Comprehensive Guide to Wedding Invitation Wording"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>While most couples might consider wedding invitation wording a minor detail, it\u2019s actually an important part of your wedding planning. What you write on your invitations gives guests all the essential details they need to know about your wedding day. Your approach and choice of traditional or modern wording can help set the tone for your event.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But getting the language right on your invitation might be easier said than done. The task becomes infinitely more complicated when you pair unfamiliar rules of etiquette with unconventional family dynamics and sticky situations. To help you get it right, here\u2019s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate wedding invitation wording.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-table-of-contents\">Table of Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#anatomy-wedding-invitation\">The Anatomy of a Wedding Invitation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what-to-leave-out\">What to Leave Out of Wedding Invitation Wording<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#traditional-versus-modern\">Traditional Versus Modern Wedding Invitation Wording<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wording-examples\">Wedding Invitation Wording Examples<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"anatomy-wedding-invitation\"><strong>The Anatomy of a Wedding Invitation&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The best wedding invitation wording is short and sweet. While the choice of designs and fonts will vary from couple to couple, details like the couple\u2019s names, date, time and location are pretty standard. Every wedding invitation should include the following elements.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Anatomy-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A wedding invitation with watercolor edges  surrounded by sunglasses, wedding rings, and a seashell\" class=\"wp-image-80254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Anatomy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Anatomy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Anatomy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Anatomy-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Anatomy-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Anatomy-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Anatomy-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Anatomy.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-host-of-the-wedding-nbsp\"><strong>The Host of the Wedding&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wedding invitation etiquette says the first line is reserved for the host \u2014 essentially, whoever is footing the bill. Traditionally, this was the bride\u2019s parents, but times have changed. Today, it\u2019s not uncommon for couples to pay for a wedding themselves, share the expense with their parents, or for both families to split the bill. Moreover, some couples may choose to honor both sets of parents, regardless of who\u2019s paying. Others may include divorced parents or even those who have passed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, the choice is entirely up to you. Go with what feels right \u2014 you can certainly list as many names as you like. But just keep in mind that the more complex your family dynamics are, the more creative you need to be with the wording.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to simplify your wedding invitation wording, you can always go with broad strokes like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cTogether with their parents\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cTogether with their families\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Notes on Form<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The word \u201cand\u201d in between two names typically denotes that those people are to be married.<br><br>Divorced parents\u2019 names should be listed on separate lines.&nbsp;<br><br>Stepparents should be listed on the same line as their partner.&nbsp;<br><br>Deceased parent(s) could be recognized as follows: <em>\u201cLily Ferraro, daughter of Mr. Victor Ferraro and the late Isabel Ferraro.\u201d<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-request-nbsp\"><strong>The Request&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While wedding invitations are fairly intuitive, they should still include a formal request for attendance. This is pretty straightforward, but the words you choose for your request can help set the tone for your wedding. And there\u2019s no mystery here: If your wedding is more formal, use formal language. If you\u2019d like your wedding to have a more casual vibe, use casual language.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests for attendance with a more formal tone may look like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cthe pleasure of your company\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cat the marriage of their children\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cthe honor of your presence\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Requests for attendance with a more casual tone may look like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cwould love for you to join them\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cinvite you to celebrate with them\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Notes on Form<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The phrase \u201cThe honor of your presence\u201d is traditionally used to denote a religious service.<br><br>Some stationers may suggest using the British spelling, \u201chonour of your presence,\u201d to indicate a ceremony in a church or house of worship. Either way is perfectly acceptable.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-names-of-the-couple\"><strong>Names of the Couple<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The couple\u2019s names should appear prominently on a wedding invitation, whether you are hosting or not. In most cases, your names are printed in a larger font than the rest of the text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><b>N<\/b>otes on Form<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Traditionally, the bride\u2019s name appears first (if someone in the couple identifies as such).<br><br>Invitations from the bride\u2019s parents typically refer to their daughter by her first and middle names. The groom is referred to by his full name.&nbsp;<br><br>For same-sex couples, names can be listed alphabetically or in any order you like.&nbsp;<br><br>For a more casual wedding, some couples opt to use first names only.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-date-and-time\"><strong>Date and Time<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The date and time listed on your wedding invitation might seem like another important but benign detail. Your choice of numerals or words, however, will speak volumes about the tone of your wedding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a more formal event, the wedding date and time are spelled out. For example, a ceremony scheduled for November 8, 2024, at 5:30 p.m., should read \u201cSaturday, the eighth of November, two thousand twenty-four, at half after five in the afternoon.\u201d For a more casual feel, couples can opt for numerals instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><b>N<\/b>otes on Form<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>The day of the week and the month are capitalized.&nbsp;<br><br>The year is all lowercase, and there is no \u201cand\u201d when spelling out the year.<br><br>For formal invitations, the time of day should be spelled out as \u201cfive o\u2019clock\u201d or \u201chalf after five o\u2019clock.\u201d Less formal invitations can use \u201chalf past five o\u2019clock\u201d or \u201cfive-thirty.\u201d<br><br>Typically, wedding invitations skip phrases like \u201cin the afternoon\u201d or \u201cin the evening\u201d unless the hour of your wedding ceremony may cause confusion (8 a.m. or 9 a.m.). These phrases are usually reserved for clarity, but some wedding invitation designers may use them as line fillers or to improve the look of your invitation.&nbsp;<br><br>Modern and informal wedding invitation designs may use numerals to list the date and time.&nbsp;<br><br>Whether you choose formal wording or informal numerals, it\u2019s important to be consistent across all wedding stationery and match the overall tone of your event.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ceremony-venue\"><strong>Ceremony Venue<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This part of your wedding invitation wording is fairly straightforward. The ceremony venue is usually listed as follows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u201cVenue Name\u201d (on one line)&nbsp;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>\u201cCity, State\u201d (on the following line)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><b>N<\/b>otes on Form<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>For formal weddings, the state name is usually spelled out (abbreviations are a no-no).<br><br>The street address of the <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/affordable-wedding-venues-baltimore\/\">wedding venue<\/a> is typically not included.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-reception-information\"><strong>Reception Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wedding-reception-ideas\/\">wedding reception<\/a> details are usually listed on the last line of the invitation. This line can be tricky because you need to give your guests a lot of information in as few words as possible. The wording you choose will ultimately tell your guests where the reception will take place, what food and beverage offerings to expect, and the tone of the reception.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s the catch: You typically have one line to convey all those details. If you need more space to be specific, you can also opt for a reception card as part of your invitation suite.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><b>N<\/b>otes on Form<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>If the reception will be at the same location as the wedding ceremony, you can keep it simple with<em> \u201cPlease join us for an evening of dinner and dancing following\u201d<\/em> for a formal celebration or <em>\u201cDrinks, dancing and merriment to follow\u201d <\/em>for a casual wedding.<br><br>If the wedding reception is at a different location, you can reflect that as <em>\u201cReception to follow at [name of venue].\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><br><br>You can print the full address of your wedding reception venue on a separate reception card included in your invitation suite.&nbsp;<br><br>If you\u2019re not planning a full meal, you can indicate that with something like <em>\u201cJoin us after the ceremony for cocktails, hors d\u2019oeuvres and dancing.\u201d<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-dress-code-nbsp\"><strong>Dress Code&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Information regarding the dress code for your wedding is optional, with one exception. If your wedding is a black-tie affair, you must indicate that on the invitation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also keep in mind that without any direction, your guest will be left to their own devices. Some may make inferences about your event\u2019s formality based on the invitation\u2019s tone and look \u2014 while others may not. Dress code instructions are great to include on your <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/23-questions-wedding-website-faq\/\">wedding website FAQ page<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-leave-out\"><strong>What to Leave Out of Your Wedding Invitation Wording<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording__What-Not-to-Do-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A wedding invitation with two rings laid on top of it, surrounded by flowers, a pair of heels and slightly lit up from the glow of sunlight\" class=\"wp-image-80255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording__What-Not-to-Do-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording__What-Not-to-Do-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording__What-Not-to-Do-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording__What-Not-to-Do-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording__What-Not-to-Do-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording__What-Not-to-Do-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording__What-Not-to-Do-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording__What-Not-to-Do.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The purpose of your wedding invitation is to give your guests all the information they need for your event. But too much information on one card is information overload, and from a visual perspective, it just doesn\u2019t look good. Use your invitation suite to share additional details for any information beyond the time, date and location. Separate inserts are a great idea for the following details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wedding website: <\/strong>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wedding-website-more-important-than-ever\/\">wedding website<\/a> can be a trove of information about your big day, but a clunky URL can clutter an elegant invitation. If you&#8217;re keen on including it, consider a URL shortener or adding the wedding website in smaller print.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Registry information: <\/strong>Your invitation isn\u2019t a wish list, so skip any mention of gifts or your <a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wedding-registry-checklist\/\">wedding registry<\/a>. The best place to share this info is on your wedding website or by word of mouth.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>RSVP info:<\/strong> Oftentimes, guests will have questions about bringing plus-ones and kids. While you\u2019ll want to answer those questions for everyone, the face of your invitation isn\u2019t the place to do it. Feel free to address these concerns on a separate RSVP card or an insert directing guests to your wedding website FAQ page.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"traditional-versus-modern\"><strong>Traditional Versus Modern Wedding Invitation Wording&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Garden-Window-Theme-3-1024x798.jpg\" alt=\"Joy's Garden Wedding invitation on a piece of cloth surrounded by a wedding ring in a velvet box, a matching envelope, and matching wedding website on a tablet featuring aa couple embracing\" class=\"wp-image-80256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Garden-Window-Theme-3-1024x798.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Garden-Window-Theme-3-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Garden-Window-Theme-3-768x598.jpg 768w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Garden-Window-Theme-3-1536x1196.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Garden-Window-Theme-3-1170x911.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Garden-Window-Theme-3-585x456.jpg 585w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Wedding-Invitation-Wording_Garden-Window-Theme-3.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While some first marriages and weddings hosted by parents tend to lean more traditional, some celebrations call for a more modern approach to wedding invitation wording. Just a few examples: those entering a second marriage, non-hetero couples, couples hosting their own wedding, or those choosing a destination wedding.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modern wedding invitation wording can still be formal or casual but allows for more personalization and a chance for your unique voices to shine through. If requesting the honor of your guests\u2019 presence isn\u2019t quite your vibe, feel free to take the modern approach and make your wedding invitation wording your own.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wording-examples\"><strong>Wedding Invitation Wording Examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding-Invitations-Guide_Hero-1024x513.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding invitation guide layflat photos of featured wedding invitations\" class=\"wp-image-80032\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding-Invitations-Guide_Hero-1024x513.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding-Invitations-Guide_Hero-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding-Invitations-Guide_Hero-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding-Invitations-Guide_Hero-1536x769.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding-Invitations-Guide_Hero-1170x586.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding-Invitations-Guide_Hero-585x293.jpg 585w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Wedding-Invitations-Guide_Hero.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With everything involved in your wedding planning, finding the proper phrasing on your wedding stationery should be the least of your worries. We\u2019ve curated a comprehensive suite of wedding invitation wording templates for formal and casual celebrations. Here are 20 wedding invitation wording examples you can copy or use as a jumping-off point for your own big day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wedding-invitation-wording-when-a-bride-s-parents-are-hosting\"><strong>Wedding Invitation Wording When a Bride\u2019s Parents are Hosting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Formal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Walker<\/em><br><em>cordially invite you to attend<\/em><br><em>the wedding of<\/em><br><em>Ashley Marie<\/em><br><em>and<\/em><br><em>Matthew Ford<\/em><br><em>Saturday, the seventh of October, two thousand twenty-four<\/em><br><em>at five o\u2019clock&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Hotel Beekman<\/em><br><em>Seattle, Washington&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Reception to follow<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Casual<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deardon<\/em><br><em>request the honor of your presence<\/em><br><em>at the marriage of<\/em><br><em>Isabella Rose Linnit&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>to their son<\/em><br><em>Jackson Edward Deardon<\/em><br><em>Saturday, the twenty-sixth of June, two thousand twenty-four<\/em><br><em>at three o\u2019clock<\/em><br><em>Rosewell Gardens<\/em><br><em>Rosewell, Georgia<\/em><br><em>Please join us for an intimate dinner and dancing following<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wording-for-when-a-groom-s-parents-nbsp-are-hosting\"><strong><strong>Wording for When a Groom&#8217;s Parents<\/strong>&nbsp;Are Hosting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Formal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Mr. and Mrs. Henry Deardon<\/em><br><em>request the honor of your presence<\/em><br><em>at the marriage of<\/em><br><em>Isabella Rose Linnit&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>to their son<\/em><br><em>Jackson Edward Deardon<\/em><br><em>Saturday, the twenty-sixth of June, two thousand twenty-four<\/em><br><em>at three o\u2019clock<\/em><br><em>Rosewell Gardens<\/em><br><em>Rosewell, Georgia<\/em><br><em>Please join us for an intimate dinner and dancing following<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Casual<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Please join Carl &amp; James Fisher for the wedding of their son<\/em><br><em>Lyle Fisher&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>to&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Mark Mathis<\/em><br><em>Friday, April 4, 2025<\/em><br><em>4:00 p.m.<\/em><br><em>Carondelet House<\/em><br><em>Los Angeles, California&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Dinner and drinks to follow<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wording for When Both Sets of Parents are Hosting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Formal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Laura &amp; David Anders<\/em><br><em>and Sandra &amp; Jake Wilson&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>request the honor of your presence<\/em><br><em>at the marriage of their children<\/em><br><em>Rachel Anne&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>and<\/em><br><em>Ethan William&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Saturday, the eleventh of August, two thousand twenty-four<\/em><br><em>at half past two<\/em><br><em>Miller Lodge&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Torrance, California<\/em><br><em>Dinner, dancing and merriment to follow<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Casual<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>With great pleasure,<\/em><br><em>Arianna &amp; Juan Mendoza&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>and Linda Roman &amp; Andrew Moorhead&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>invite you to celebrate the marriage of their children<\/em><br><em>Jake Mendoza&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>and&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Justin Moorhead<\/em><br><em>October 19, 2025<\/em><br><em>4 p.m.<\/em><br><em>Palisades Hotel<\/em><br><em>Palisades, New Jersey&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Dinner and dancing to follow<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wedding Invitation Wording for Couple<\/strong>s <strong>Hosting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Formal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Naomi Alston&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>and<\/em><br><em>Ronan Betts<\/em><br><em>request the honor of your presence<\/em><br><em>at the celebration of their marriage<\/em><br><em>Saturday, the fifth of September, two thousand twenty-four<\/em><br><em>at five o\u2019clock&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Serene River Church<\/em><br><em>Austin, Texas<\/em><br><em>Reception to follow<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Casual<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>We&#8217;re getting married!<\/em><br><em>Patrick and Declan&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Please join us<\/em><br><em>10.11.2014<\/em><br><em>at 5:30 p.m.<\/em><br><em>Heritage House&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Idaho Falls, Idaho&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Dinner, dancing and shenanigans to follow!<\/em><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wording for When Both Families and the Couple&nbsp;<\/strong>are<strong> Hosting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Formal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Together with Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Nelson&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>and Mr. and Mrs. George McVie,<\/em><br><em>Amanda Jane Nelson<\/em><br><em>and<\/em><br><em>Jeremy Steven Mcvie<\/em><br><em>request the honor of your presence<\/em><br><em>at the celebration of their union<\/em><br><em>Saturday, the twenty-third of May, two thousand twenty-four<\/em><br><em>at six o\u2019clock<\/em><br><em>St. Paul\u2019s Cathedral&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>San Francisco, California<\/em><br><em>Reception to follow<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Casual<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>We do!<\/em><br><em>Along with our families,<\/em><br><em>Stephen Ballard<\/em><br><em>and<\/em><br><em>Michael Ellis<\/em><br><em>invite you to a celebration of our marriage<\/em><br><em>June 11, 2025<\/em><br><em>12:00 p.m.<\/em><br><em>Marriott Hotel<\/em><br><em>Chicago, Illinois<\/em><br><em>Dinner and dancing to follow<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Both Sets of Parents are Hosting, with Reception at a Different Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Formal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Doctor and Mrs. Frank Dalton<\/em><br><em>Mr. and Mrs. Pablo Santiago&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>invite you to share in their joy<\/em><br><em>at the marriage of their children<\/em><br><em>Marina Elizabeth&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>and&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Sierra Alexis<\/em><br><em>Saturday, the twenty-ninth of September, two thousand twenty-four<\/em><br><em>at six o&#8217;clock<\/em><br><em>Queens Botanical Garden<\/em><br><em>Queens, New York<\/em><br><em>Dinner and dancing to follow at Neiman Restaurant&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Black-tie optional<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Casual<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Together with our parents,&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Samantha &amp; Jamison<\/em><br><em>invite you to join us as we tie the knot!<\/em><br><em>Saturday, June 13th, 2024<\/em><br><em>at 4 p.m.<\/em><br><em>Seaside Beach&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Sarasota, Florida<\/em><br><em>Join us after the ceremony for cocktails, hors d&#8217;oeuvres and dancing at The Sarasota Modern<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wedding Invitation Wording that Includes Divorced Parents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Formal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Mr. James Patrick Billings<\/em><br><em>Ms. Alice Robbins<\/em><br><em>request the honor of your presence<\/em><br><em>at the marriage of their daughter<\/em><br><em>Katherine Ann Billings<\/em><br><em>to<\/em><br><em>Charles David Black<\/em><br><em>son of<\/em><br><em>Mr. and Mrs. Howard Black<\/em><br><em>Saturday, the tenth of September, two thousand twenty-four<\/em><br><em>at six o\u2019clock<\/em><br><em>Riverview Loft<\/em><br><em>Brooklyn, New York<\/em><br><em>Reception to follow<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Casual<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Ava Bradley<\/em><br><em>and<\/em><br><em>Kevin Platt<\/em><br><em>invite you to the wedding of their child<\/em><br><em>Prudence Bradley<\/em><br><em>to<\/em><br><em>Thomas Monroe<\/em><br><em>August 16, 2024<\/em><br><em>3:00 p.m.<\/em><br><em>The Findley Arboretum<\/em><br><em>Hartford, Connecticut&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Join us for dinner and dancing to follow at Da Vinci Restaurant<\/em><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wording to Include a Deceased Parent&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Formal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Stella Milton&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>daughter of Harold and Lana Milton<\/em><br><em>and<\/em><br><em>Damien Lowe<\/em><br><em>son of the late Jonathan and Mona Lowe<\/em><br><em>invite you to share in their wedding festivities<\/em><br><em>Saturday, the eighth of November, two thousand twenty-four<\/em><br><em>at four o\u2019clock&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>The Riverbend Estate&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>River Vale, New Jersey<\/em><br><em>Dinner reception to follow<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Casual<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Hannah Ostrom and the late John Harris<\/em><br><em>and Jessica and Maria Beck<\/em><br><em>Sidney<\/em><br><em>and&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Rebecca<\/em><br><em>invite you to share in our joy as we say \u201cI do\u201d<\/em><br><em>Saturday, June 29, 2024<\/em><br><em>5:00 p.m.<\/em><br><em>Los Angeles Athletic Club<\/em><br><em>Los Angeles, CA<\/em><br><em>Drinks, dinner and dancing to follow<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wording to Include Remarried Parents or Stepparents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Formal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Ms. Angie Miller<\/em><br><em>Mr. and Mrs. John De La Cruz<\/em><br><em>request the pleasure of your company<\/em><br><em>at the marriage of their daughter<\/em><br><em>Daphne Anne<\/em><br><em>to<\/em><br><em>Harrison Shane Keane<\/em><br><em>son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Keane<\/em><br><em>the twentieth of June, two thousand twenty-four<\/em><br><em>at five o\u2019clock&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Eight and Rail Loft &amp; Terrace<\/em><br><em>New York, NY<\/em><br><em>Reception to follow<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Casual<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Celebrate with us!&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Christine and Roman Gibb invite you to the marriage of Christine\u2019s daughter<\/em><br><em>Zoe Lincoln&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>to<\/em><br><em>Walter Reddy&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>on Saturday, August 25, 2024<\/em><br><em>at 1 p.m.<\/em><br><em>Redding Farm<\/em><br><em>Redding, California&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Dinner will be served at a reception to follow<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Destination Wedding Invitation Wording<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Formal<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>You are cordially invited<\/em><br><em>to a wedding weekend getaway for<\/em><br><em>Donna Leeds&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>and<\/em><br><em>Andrew Mclean&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>from the fourth through seventh of September, two thousand twenty-four<\/em><br><em>Cancun, Mexico<\/em><br><em>Travel details and weekend itinerary enclosed<\/em><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Casual<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><em>Pack your bags!<\/em><br><em>Together with our families<\/em><br><em>Carol Issac&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>and<\/em><br><em>Bryan Green&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>invite you to celebrate our wedding<\/em><br><em>January 2, 2024<\/em><br><em>at 5 p.m.<\/em><br><em>Hawks Cay Resort&nbsp;<\/em><br><em>Key Largo, Florida<\/em><br><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-up-next\">Up Next:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fff9f5\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"registry-cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/registry\/\">Your wedding registry, your way<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>From gifts, to cash funds, experiences or charitable causes, add any gift you want, from any online retailer, to your Joy registry.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/registry\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reg-1-1-1024x749.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-75562 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reg-1-1-1024x749.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reg-1-1-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reg-1-1-768x562.jpg 768w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reg-1-1-1536x1123.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reg-1-1-2048x1498.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reg-1-1-1920x1404.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/withjoy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reg-1-1-1170x856.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While most couples might consider wedding invitation wording a minor detail, it\u2019s actually an important part of your wedding planning. 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