The Proper Way to Word Your Wedding
Wording a wedding invitation can be complex, especially when considering various factors like who is hosting (paying for) the wedding, the age of the bride and groom, and family situations like divorced parents. Here are some examples to guide you through different scenarios:
Traditional, Bride’s Parents Hosting
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Emily Rose
to
Michael James Johnson
[Date, Time, Location, etc.]
BOTH SETS OF Parents Hosting (and Married)
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
and
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their children
Emily Rose and Michael James
[Date, Time, Location, etc.]
Bride and Groom Hosting (Older or Previously Married)
Emily Rose Smith
and
Michael James Johnson
request the honor of your presence
at their wedding
[Date, Time, Location, etc.]
One Set of Divorced Parents Hosting
Mr. John Smith
and
Ms. Jane Doe
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Emily Rose Smith
to
Michael James Johnson
[Date, Time, Location, etc.]
Both Sets of Parents are Divorced and All are Hosting
Mr. John Smith
Ms. Jane Doe
Mr. Robert Johnson
and
Ms. Susan Green
invite you to the wedding of
Emily Rose and Michael James
[Date, Time, Location, etc.]
BRIDE AND GROOM’S FATHERS AND Step-MOTHERS are Hosting
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
and
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson
invite you to the marriage of their children
Emily Rose Smith
and
Michael James Johnson
[Date, Time, Location, etc.]
BRIDE AND GROOM’S FATHERS, MOTHERS AND Step-PARENTS are ALL Hosting
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
Ms. Jane Doe
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson
and
Ms. Susan Green and Mr. Tim Jones
invite you to the marriage of their children
Emily Rose Smith
and
Michael James Johnson
[Date, Time, Location, etc.]
Bride’s Parents Hosting and One Parent Deceased
Mr. John Smith
and the late Mrs. Sarah Smith
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Emily Rose Smith
to
Michael James Johnson
[Date, Time, Location, etc.]
Casual, Informal Invitation
Join us for the wedding of
Emily Smith and Michael Johnson
[Date, Time, Location, etc.]
Couple with Children Hosting
Emily Smith and Michael Johnson
together with their children
[Children’s Names]
invite you to join them
at their wedding
[Date, Time, Location, etc.]
Remember, the most important aspect of your wedding invitation wording is that it reflects the tone of your wedding and your personal style as a couple. Adjustments can be made to these templates to suit the specific circumstances and preferences of your wedding.