What wording to use on your wedding invitation…
So you need some wedding invitations…but you are a little stuck: What is the right way to word it?!?
I have some good news for you: there are many ways to create wording for your wedding invitation. With the answers to a few simple questions, you will be ready to put your invitation together.
Who is hosting the event?
In other words, who is paying for the majority of the wedding? ....the Bride's family? ....the Groom's family? ...shared by both families? ...a special relative (grandparents)? List their name(s) first to show they are sponsoring the event.Do we have extra parents between us (remarried parents, etc.)?
Listing the parents/family units names is not a requirement. If between you and your partner you have “too many parents to list”, select a more general phrase, such as "Together with Their Families".Is your wedding super traditional, or a more casual style event?
Adjust the wording on your invitation accordingly. For example, if your reception will be held outdoors, perhaps a more rustic or relaxed style works for your invitation. The "style" of your event can help you select the design and wording for your invitation.Does this style represent the two of us?
Ultimately, it is your wedding. You are inviting your family and friends to a very special day in your lives. Work to select a style that represent the two of you, while honoring anyone who is helping to sponsor the big day.
Whether you choose a traditional/formal style, a theme/venue style, rustic/country style, or perhaps a destination wedding you are sure to find some options to get you started.
Download this FREE PDF printable of 14 popular wedding wording styles.
Here are 14 various examples of wedding invitation wording stylesto help you choose the perfect format for you wedding invitation.
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Classic Wedding Invitation Wording
Style 1
This traditional style is appropriate if the Bride's family is hosting the wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Amanda Victoria
to
Donald Jon Brown
on
Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Our Lady of Hope Church
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State
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Classic Wedding Invitation Wording
Style 2
This alternate classic style appropriate if the Bride's family is hosting the wedding.
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Amanda Victoria
to
Donald Jon Brown
on
Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Our Lady of Hope Church
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State
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Classic Wedding Invitation Wording
Style 3
If the Groom's family is hosting the event, this traditional style is appropriate.
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Stevens
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their son
Donald Jon Brown
to
Amanda Victoria Smith
on
Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Our Lady of Hope Church
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State
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Classic Wedding Invitation Wording
Style 4
Another classic variation if the Groom's family is hosting the event.
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Stevens
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their son
Donald Jon Brown
to
Amanda Victoria Smith
on
Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Our Lady of Hope Church
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State
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Updated Semi-Formal Wedding Invitation Wording
Style 5
If you are hosting your own wedding event, or if BOTH families are co-hosting the following style is appropriate.
Together with their families
Taylor Stevens
and
James Williams
request the honor of your presence
as they exchange their vows
on
Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Romantic Venue Location
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State
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Updated Semi-Formal Wedding Invitation Wording
Style 6
Alternate style for couples who are hosting the event,
or if multiple parties are co-hosting the celebration.
Together with their families
Taylor Stevens
and
James Williams
request the pleasure of your company
as they exchange their vows
on
Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Romantic Venue Location
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State
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Updated Modern-Casual Wedding Invitation Wording
Style 7
The wording in this updated style is slightly more casual, and reads more like a personal invitation from the couple themselves.
Because you have shared in our lives
with your friendship and love, we
Taylor Stevens
and
James Williams
invite you to join us
as we exchange our vowsSaturday, the eighteenth of Junetwo-thousand and nineteenat two o'clock in the afternoon atRomantic Venue Location123 South Main StreetYourcity, State• • •
Casual Wedding Invitation Wording
Style 8
Another option for a more casual invitation....
Please join us
as we begin our new life together
on
Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Romantic Venue Location
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State
Jordan Clark
and
Taylor James
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Casual Wedding Invitation Wording
Style 9
Perfect option for a relaxed invitation when the
ceremony AND reception are being held at the same location.
The pleasure of your company
is requested at the marriage of
Taylor Jones
and
Jordan Brown
on Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Romantic Venue Location
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State
Reception immediately following ceremony.
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Modern Wedding Invitation Wording
Style 10
Couples continue to be creative as they share their joy. This is a great example:
Please join us
for a celebration of love,
friendship, laughter and family
as we
Jordan Miller
and
Taylor Jackson
begin our new life together
on Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Romantic Venue Location
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State
Reception immediately following the ceremony.
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Poetic Style Invitation Wording
Style 11
A favorite verse, song lyric, bit of scripture - or anything you love -
can become part of your invitation.
Two lives, two hearts
joined together in friendship
united forever in love.
It is with great joy that we
Jordan Miller
and
Taylor Jackson
invite you to join us as we are married
on Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Romantic Venue Location
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State
Reception immediately following the ceremony.
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Names First Invitation Wording
Style 12
Jordan Miller
and
Taylor Jackson
Joyfully invite you to share in our
celebration of love and commitment
as we are married
on Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Romantic Venue Location
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State
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Modern Poem Wedding Invitation Wording
Style 13
Another style featuring a popular favorite verse.
On this day I will marry my best friend;
the one I laugh with, dream with,
live for and Love.
Jordan Miller
and
Taylor Jackson
Joyfully invite you to share in our
celebration of love and commitment
as we are married
on Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Romantic Venue Location
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State
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Modern Poem Wedding Invitation Wording
Style 14
Add a poem...perhaps one you wrote together...or lyric from "your song".
Today I marry my best friend,
our bond complete, it hath no end.
We share one soul, we share one heart,
a perfect time – a perfect start!
With these rings we share together,
Love so close, to last forever.
This special day – two special hearts,
let nothing keep this love apart.
Erica Jones
and
Robert Jackson
Saturday, the eighteenth of June
two-thousand and nineteen
at two o'clock in the afternoon at
Romantic Venue Location
123 South Main Street
Yourcity, State