Wedding reception invitation word

Now that you’ve picked out your stationery, it’s time to take on wedding invitation wording. Whether you want to keep the wording classic and traditional or creative and whimsical is up to you, but whatever route you choose, there are some basic elements that should be included no matter what.

The good news is that the rules of wedding invitation etiquette aren’t that complicated. The primary tenets are actually much simpler and more straightforward than you think. And no matter the case, they’re there to serve as a guideline. The most important rule of all is that you create a beautiful wedding invitation that represents you, your love, and the big day to come—while also communicating the vital details of the wedding—so feel absolutely free to riff off these wedding invitation wording principles to create your own.

To help guide you, we’re breaking down what each line means and what it typically includes.

What to Include on Your Wedding Invitation

All wedding invitations should include the following elements:

• Who’s hosting
• The request to come to the wedding
• The names of the couple
• The date and time
• The location
• Reception information
• Dress code
• Separate RSVP card

Wedding Invitation Wording Line by Line

The Host

Traditionally, the bride’s parents are the hosts of the wedding and are named at the top of the invitation, even for very formal affairs. However, including the names of both sets of parents as hosts is a gracious option no matter who foots the bill. Also, more and more couples these days are hosting their own weddings, or do so together with their parents.

If it’s a collaborative affair hosted and paid for by the couple and both sets of parents, you can also use «Together with their parents, Emma and Jax request the pleasure of your company …»

If you want to include the name of a parent who is deceased, you’ll need to rearrange things a bit, as someone who has passed can’t actually serve as a host. Try this, for example:

Julia French, daughter of Mr. Adam French and the late Iris French,
and
Austin Mahoney, son of Mr. Camden and Elizabeth Mahoney,
request the honor of your presence
at their wedding
on the fifth of May, two thousand seventeen
at one o’clock in the afternoon
The Reagan Library
Simi Valley, California
Dinner & dancing to follow
Black tie required

If the couple’s parents are divorced and you want to include both as hosts, you can include them all, just keep each parent on a separate line. If you’re going to include the name of a stepparent, keep it on the same line as their partner. It might seem complex at first, but all it requires is a few more lines. This is an example of how a bride with divorced (and remarried) parents worded the wedding invitation:

Dr. Vance and Elizabeth Gregory
and Mr. James Abner and Lydia Abner
and Mr. Harold and Jane Hyland
invite you to the wedding of their children
Amy Abner and Charles Hyland 01.06.18 | 4 p.m.
Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church
Newport, California
Reception immediately after

The Request to Attend

There are many ways to ask for the pleasure of your guests’ company. Here are few options:

• «the pleasure of your company»
• «at the marriage of their children»
• «would love for you to join them»
• «invite you to celebrate with them»
• «honor of your presence»

The Names of Couple

If their names haven’t been included in the host line, they should still take center stage a few lines down. No one would forget to add this to a wedding invitation, of course, but you might be wondering whose name should go first on a wedding invitation? Traditionally the name of the bride always precedes the groom’s name. Formal invitations issued by the bride’s parents refer to her by her first and middle names, the groom by his full name and title; if the couple is hosting by themselves, their titles are optional.

For same-sex couples, the traditional rule of the woman first and man second isn’t applicable. Whether it’s «Emily and Zara» or «Zara and Emily,» it’s going to be lovely either way. When writing their own names, same-sex couples can choose to either go in alphabetical order or simply with what sounds better.

The Date and Time

For formal weddings, everything is written out in full (no numerals). The year is optional (the assumption being your wedding is on the nearest such date). Time of day is spelled out using «o’clock» or «half after five o’clock.» The use of a.m. or p.m. is optional. For casual weddings, numerals are fine.

The Location

The street address of a venue is not usually needed unless omitting it would lead to confusion or your wedding is taking place at the host’s home. The city and state should be written out in full in either case.

Reception Information

Very formal invitations include this information on a separate card. Otherwise, it can be printed on the wedding invitation itself if there is room; if the ceremony and reception are held in the same location, you may print «and afterward at the reception» or «reception immediately following.» When the reception is elsewhere, the location goes on a different line.

Dress Code

Wedding invitation etiquette dictates that the dress code—if you’re including it on the invitation—is in the lower right-hand corner of the invitation. If you don’t include a note on attire, the invitation itself will indicate the dress code. For example, if the invitation is very fancy, guests will likely be anticipating a formal, black-tie affair, or conversely, an invitation on the simpler side indicates a more casual dress code.

Separate RSVP Card

Most couples choose to include a separate response card for guests to fill out and return in the mail. You also have the option of having people RSVP via your wedding website. If that’s the case, include the website address on a separate card, just as you would with an RSVP card, and indicate that guests can let you know if they can come directly on the site.

Wedding Invitation Wording Examples

1. Stacey and Peter

With great pleasure
Stacey Bullington
and
Peter Cunningham
invite you to join them
at the celebration of their marriage
Saturday, July 9, 2016
at two thirty in the afternoon
Santa Barbara Courthouse — Mural Room
Santa Barbara, California
Dinner and dancing to follow at Casa de la Guerra

2. Isaac and Allison

Isaac + Allison
With family & friends, we invite you to
celebrate our wedding day.
April 11th, 2021 at 6 pm
San Jose del Cabo, Mexico at Acre Baja
Reception to follow

3. Julia and David

Jerry & Georgian Sadowski
and Gary & Georgia Byrne
invite you to celebrate with their children,
Julia & David
on their wedding day
Friday | 07 Sep 12 | 3:30 p.m.
Cortelyou Commons, DePaul University: Ceremony
Peggy Norbert Nature Museum: Reception 6 p.m.

4. Grace and Russell

Grace and Russell Fitzpatrick
are gettin’ hitched!
August 4th 2016
Join us at 5 o’clock
The West Palm
825 Oceanside Ave
St. Petersburg
Merriment to follow

5. Samantha and Andrew

Mrs. Mindy Laub
Mr. Richard Netkin
Mr. and Mrs. Yuval Brash
Request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their children
Samantha Maxx
and
Andrew Isaac
Saturday, the twenty-first of May
Two thousand twenty-two
At half after six o’clock
Old Westbury Golf and Country Club
Old Westbury, New York
Black tie

6. Chase and Kelianne

Please join us as we celebrate our wedding
Chase Mattson
&
Kelianne Stankus
June 9th, 2022 at 5:00 PM
Serendipity Garden
12865 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA 92399

7. Marin and Joseph

Doctor and Mrs. Ronald Kaleya
Mr. and Mrs. Barnett Rothenberg
invite you to share in their joy
at the marriage of their children
Marin Sami and Joseph Benjamin
Saturday, the twenty-ninth of September
Two thousand twelve
at six o’clock in the evening
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, New York
Dinner and dancing to follow
Black tie invited

8. Andrea & Landon

Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Alvarado, Jr.
Request the pleasure of your presence
to celebrate the marriage of
Andrea & Landon
Thompson
Saturday, the ninth of October, two thousand twenty-one
at five o’clock in the evening
One&Only Palmilla
San Jose del Cabo, Mexico
Reception to follow

9. Agee and Alexander

Together with their families
Agee Gretta Taylor
and
Alexander Charles Leinberry
Invite you to join them in the celebration of their love
Saturday, the twenty-fourth of July
Two thousand twenty one
At half past four in the afternoon
The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch
Beaver Creek, Colorado
An evening of dinner and dancing to follow
Black tie optional

10. Jennifer and Andrew

Jennifer and Andrew
Invite you to celebrate their wedding
Saturday, the third of July
Two thousand and twenty-one
At half past four o’clock
Surrey-Williamson Inn
Saratoga Springs, New York
Black tie optional

11. Chloe and Matthew

Love is in the air
Chloe Marie Sinclair & Matthew James Denton
Have the honour of announcing
their marriage
on Saturday, the tweny-fifth of August
Two thousand eighteen
at three o’clock in the afternoon
Glochester Catholic Church
Dublin Ireland
C + M

12. Ben and Pilar

We’re getting married!
Ben & Pilar
Please join us
10.11.2014
at 5:30 p.m.
Panorama Hills

13. Kristin and Wyatt

Together with their families
Kristin
Michelle Sills
and
Wyatt
Alexander Littles
Request the pleasure of your company at their wedding celebration
Friday, the fifth of November
Two thousand twenty one
at four o’clock in the evening
The Olana
1851 Turbeville Road / Hickory Creek, Texas
Adult reception to follow
Black tie

14. Marielle and Ryan

Mr. and Mrs. Steven Eisner
Request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter
Marielle Scott
to
Ryan Bergara
son of Dr. and Mrs. Steven Bergara
Saturday, 30th of July, 2022
Four thirty in the afternoon
The Ritz-Carlton Bacara Hotel
Santa Barbara, California
Reception to follow
Cocktail attire

15. Felicia and Kellis

Please join
Felicia Beth Yoder and
Kellis Curry Cunningham
as they tie the knot
October 4th 2014
four o’clock in the afternoon
Gulf Beach Resort Motel
Sarasota, FL

16. Chloe and James

Paul and Fran Lewis
Request the pleasure of your company
at the wedding of their daughter
Chloe Lewis
to
James Rosen
on
07.10.21
at four in the afternoon
Skier Bridge | The Ritz Carlton | Bachelor Gulch
Beaver Creek, Colorado
Merriment and festivities to follow
black tie

17. Kendra and Diallobe

Kendra
Evelyn Ellis
&
Diallobe
Cazembe Johnson
Request the honor of your presence
on their wedding day
Saturday, the fifteenth of January
Two thousand twenty two
Ceremony will begin at five pm in the afternoon
Kempa Villa
71555 Jaguar Way Palm Desert, CA 92260
In loving memory of Benjamin Ellis and Herbert Johnson
Reception to follow

18. Gina and Steven

You are invited to
the wedding of
Gina & Steven
On Saturday
The tenth day of July
Two thousand twenty-one
Five thirty in the evening
Cranbrook House and Gardens
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Reception immediately to follow

19. Grace and Travis

The wedding celebration of
Grace Hannah Kim
&
Travis James Junge
Saturday, May 1, 2021
at St. Louis Missouri
The Ritz Carlton

20. Ali and Rafique

Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas & Elizabeth Glanville
Request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of
Ali Greenfield
to
Rafique Jivani
Thursday the twenty second day of July
Two thousand and twenty-one
at five o’clock in the evening
Mandarin Oriental
Lake Como, Italy
Reception to follow

21. Stephanie and Jason

Together with their families
Stephanie Marie Nucci
and
Jason David Brooks
request the pleasure of your company
The first day of September
Two thousand twenty one
at half past five in the afternoon
Chateau de la Gaude
Aix-en-Provence, France
Reception to follow

Wedding invitation wording might not be as creative of a process to think about as paper designs, calligraphy and color schemes, but when it comes down to it, even the most unique wedding invitations need to be informative.

The text on your wedding invitations should give guests the details of your big day, all while offering a sneak peek of your wedding aesthetic and style as a couple. It should spell out all the essential wedding info—who’s getting married, who’s hosting, and where and when the ceremony and reception will take place. (Psst, everything else—like your registry and wedding party info—goes on your wedding website.)

With all that in mind, you should still feel empowered to put your own spin on things, especially if your wedding style is more modern, relaxed or nontraditional. Ultimately, it’s up to you to do whatever you want with your invitations. (Read more about stationery traditions you can leave behind to see what we mean.) We’ve included both formal and informal wedding invitation wording samples below to suit all types of celebrations. Plus, read up on traditional etiquette, what to write on your wedding invitations line by line and the biggest wedding invitation wording FAQs.

In this article:

• Wedding Invitation Wording Etiquette
• What to Put on Your Wedding Invitations
• Wedding Invitation Examples and Templates
• Wedding Invitation Wording FAQs

Wedding Invitation Wording Etiquette

So you’ve picked your stationery design (if you haven’t, be sure to check out The Knot Invitations for over 300 stunning options)—next comes figuring out how to write a wedding invitation. Before you get started, consider these important etiquette tips.

• Be concise. It’s important that your guests have all the necessary information to attend your wedding, but overloading your invites with text can actually result in them missing something important. Clarity is key, so just give the essential details and leave the rest for your insert cards or wedding website.

• Consider who’s hosting. Traditionally, wedding reception invitation wording includes the name of the person hosting (i.e. paying for) the wedding. Nowadays, this could be the couple themselves, loved ones (such as parents) or a combination of the two. It’s respectful to list anyone contributing to your big day on your invites, either by name or in the form of a short line, such as, «Together with their families.»

• Reflect your wedding’s formality. How you word your wedding invitations is an indication of the overall formality of the occasion. If you want guests to wear black tie attire, opt for traditional wording. Or if you’d prefer to keep it casual on your wedding day, feel free to explore modern and playful wording examples. Choosing the appropriate type of wording is especially important if you don’t plan to explicitly state the dress code.

• Include an insert card. There are certain pieces of information that don’t belong in a wedding invitation suite—most notably, your registry details. Instead, provide guests with a link to your wedding website on a separate insert card. (Psst, The Knot has matching wedding websites and invitations for a cohesive design experience.) You can also use an insert card for anything that doesn’t fit on your wedding invites, such as dress code advice or details of a backup venue in case of bad weather.

What to Put on Your Wedding Invitations

So what are wedding invitations supposed to say, exactly? Of course, you’ll want to include the date, time and location, but how do you word it? There’s a lot to consider when deciding on a wedding invitation format. To make things as easy as possible, we’ve broken it down for you into a few simple steps.

• The host line. The opening line on a wedding invitation typically refers to the hosts of the event. As mentioned above, if multiple parties are hosting, it’s only necessary to include names if you want formal invitations. If the couple is hosting the wedding themselves, this line can be omitted.

• The request to attend. An explicit request to attend lets guests know exactly what they are being invited to (cue the squeals of excitement). There are many different ways to word this request depending on the level of formality required. See our examples below for inspiration.

• The couple’s names. Next comes the most important information of all: the names of the couple. These are usually printed in a larger font than the rest of the wedding invitation text. Feel free to play around with fancy typefaces here too.

• The date and time. When stating the wedding date and time, there are two things to keep in mind: formality and clarity. Traditional wedding invitation wording requires the date and time format to be spelled out in full, while figures are often used on modern invites. If you’re using figures, make sure the font you choose is clearly legible—a «2» that’s easily mistaken for a «5» could cause a lot of confusion.

• The venue location. Be as specific as possible when writing the name and full street address of your wedding venue, including the state and zip code. If your wedding is taking place abroad, include the country as well. It’s important that guests know exactly where they are expected to be so they don’t get lost and can organize travel and nearby accommodations if necessary.

• The reception details. Finally, you need to let guests know whether or not the reception is taking place at the same location as the ceremony. If that’s the case, you can simply state, «Reception to follow.» If it’s in a different location, you can include that information on your invites or on a separate details card.

• The dress code. Including dress code information isn’t compulsory, but it can be very helpful for guests (especially if your stationery doesn’t give an indication of the event’s formality already). You can state the dress code in the lower corner or centered at the bottom of the invite. Alternatively, use a details card or your wedding website.

Wedding Invitation Examples and Templates

Ready to dig into wedding invitation verbiage? A few basic wording tips before we get started: If one person’s parents are hosting, it’s customary to leave off that person’s last name. However, if the person getting married has a different last name than their parents, write their full name (including their middle name for formal invites). The person’s last name should also be included if their partner’s parents are involved in hosting.

Wedding Invitation Wording If One Set of Parents Is Hosting

In this case, the invitation includes one person’s parents’ names, so you can omit that person’s last name (unless they have a different last name than their parents). On the following line, write out the other person’s entire name. Same-sex couples or gender non-conforming folks should follow similar guidelines. The host of the wedding celebration (read: the people footing the bill) is listed first, followed by their child’s name, followed by their child’s partner’s name.

Formal Wedding Invitation Wording Sample:

Sample 1:

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith

request the pleasure of your company

at the marriage of their son

Jack Alexander

to

Mason Jacob Kim

Saturday, the seventeenth of May

two thousand twenty-three

at half after four

Sample 2:

Kenzie M. Smith and Jennifer L. Smith

request the pleasure of your company

at the marriage of their daughter

Olivia Rose

to

John Michael Reyes

Saturday, the seventeenth of May

two thousand twenty-three

at half after four

Casual Wedding Invitation Wording Sample:

Sample 1:

John and Eliza Smith

invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of their son

Jack Alexander

to Mason Jacob Kim

Saturday, May 17, 2023

at 4:30 in the afternoon

Sample 2:

Kenzie and Jennifer Smith

invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of their daughter

Olivia Rose

to John Michael Reyes

Saturday, May 17, 2023

at 4:30 in the afternoon

Wedding Invitation Wording If Both Sets of Parents Are Hosting

If you have both parents hosting, their names should each be listed on separate lines. Since both last names are included in the greeting, there’s no need to use last names for the to-be-weds—unless, again, if either of them has a different last name than their parents. In that case, list out their full name, in addition to the full names of their parents.

Formal Wedding Invitation Wording Sample:

Sample 1:

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Kim

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of their children

Jack Alexander

to

Mason Jacob

Saturday, the seventeenth of May

two thousand twenty-three

at half after four in the afternoon

Sample 2:

Kenzie M. Smith and Jennifer L. Smith

Mark Franklin and Mary Elizabeth Reyes

request the honor of your presence

at the marriage of their children

Olivia Rose

and

John Michael

Saturday, the seventeenth of May

two thousand twenty-three

at half after four in the afternoon

Casual Wedding Invitation Wording Sample:

Sample 1:

John and Eliza Smith

along with Mark and Sally Kim

invite you to share and celebrate the marriage of their children

Jack Alexander

and Mason Jacob

Saturday, May 17, 2023

at 4:30 in the afternoon

Sample 2:

Kenzie and Jennifer Smith

along with Mark and Sally Reyes

invite you to share and celebrate the marriage of their children

Olivia Rose

and John Michael

Saturday, May 17, 2023

at 4:30 in the afternoon

Wedding Invitation Wording If the Couple Is Hosting

If you’re paying for the wedding yourselves, the wedding invitation format will look slightly different. Essentially, the greeting will skip the host line and begin with the request line—here’s an example.

Formal Wedding Invitation Wording Sample:

The honor of your presence

is requested at the marriage of

Jack Alexander Smith

to Mason Jacob Kim

Saturday, the seventeenth of May

two thousand twenty-two

at half after four

Casual Wedding Invitation Wording Sample:

Jack Alexander Smith &

Mason Jacob Kim

invite you to share in their joy at their wedding

Saturday, May 17, 2022

at 4:30 in the afternoon

Wedding Invitation Wording If Everyone Is Hosting

If multiple parties are chipping in for the wedding, the invitation begins with the bride’s name, followed by the groom’s name, and finally the parents’ names, starting with the bride’s parents. Or go ahead and list the couple’s names in alphabetical order, followed by their parents’ names in corresponding order.

Formal Wedding Invitation Wording Sample:

Sample 1:

Mr. Jack Alexander Smith

and

Mr. Mason Jacob Kim

together with their parents

Mr. and Mrs. John L. Smith &

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Kim

request the honor of your presence

at their wedding

Saturday, the seventeenth of May

two thousand twenty-two

at half after four in the afternoon

Sample 2:

Olivia Rose Smith

and

John Michael Reyes

together with their parents

Kenzie M. Smith and Jennifer L. Smith

and Mark Franklin and Mary Elizabeth Reyes

request the honor of your presence

at their wedding

Saturday, the seventeenth of May

two thousand twenty-two

at half after four in the afternoon

Casual Wedding Invitation Wording Sample:

Jack Alexander Smith &

Mason Jacob Kim

together with their parents

invite you to their wedding

Saturday, May 17, 2022

at 4:30 in the afternoon

Wedding Invitation Wording to Include a Deceased Parent

You can absolutely switch up your wedding invitation script to include the name of a deceased loved one. One tactful and meaningful way to do this is to change the format slightly to accommodate the word «late» in front of your family member’s name. (Beyond your wedding invitation message, you have plenty of ways to honor a deceased parent during your wedding ceremony and reception.)

Together with their families,

Mr. Jack Alexander Smith,

son of John Smith and the late Eliza Smith,

and Mason Jacob Kim,

son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Franklin Kim,

request the honor of your presence at their marriage

Saturday, the seventeenth of May

two thousand twenty-three

At six o’clock in the evening

Plaza Hotel

New York, New York

Reception to follow

Wedding Invitation Wording If Another Family Member Is Hosting

We understand that every family situation is different. If you were raised by someone other than your parents and they are hosting the wedding, you can absolutely print that on the invites. Here, we show an example of what that may look like, but feel free to make it authentically yours.

Formal Wedding Invitation Wording:

Bo and Patti Smith

Request the honor of your presence

At the wedding of

Jack Alexander

to

Mason Jacob Kim

Casual Wedding Invitation Wording:

Bo and Patti Smith

Invite you to join in the celebration of the wedding of

Jack Alexander

to

Mason Jacob Kim

Wedding Invitation Wording FAQs

Still have some questions about what your wedding invitations should say? We’ve covered the most common wedding invitation wording FAQs below, including protocol for whose name goes first and the proper language to use for dress code details.

Whose name goes first on wedding invitations?

If you’re following traditional etiquette, the bride’s name always goes first on wedding invitations. That said, it’s really up to you to decide whether or not this tradition is something you want to follow. For couples that don’t identify as a bride and groom, or if there are two brides, names are typically listed in alphabetical order. But again, it’s your choice if you want to embrace tradition or forge your own unique path.

How do you word a reception-only invitation?

It’s important to use the proper wedding invitation wording when requesting guests’ attendance at a reception-only celebration. Make some small tweaks to the wedding invitation copy, such as replacing «request the honor of your presence at the wedding of» with «request the honor of your presence to celebrate the wedding of.» If the couple has already held the ceremony, the invites can double as wedding announcements. Feel free to add a line at the top stating that they’ve tied the knot, followed by a request to attend the reception.

How do you word dress code information?

Stuck on wedding invitation verbiage etiquette for requesting a specific dress code? As we mentioned earlier, this should be stated at the bottom of your invitations or on a separate insert card or your wedding website. There are a few different ways to phrase this information. Try using one of these simple wedding invitation wording ideas:

Black tie optional.

Cocktail attire

Dress casual.

Can you list multiple venues on your wedding invitation?

Whether you’re holding additional events (think: an after-party) or the ceremony and reception are in separate locations, sometimes it’s necessary to include more than one address on your wedding stationery. If the event is taking place on the same day as the ceremony and there’s space for more copy on your wedding invitations, feel free to add the details beneath the reception information. If the event is taking place the following day or throughout a wedding weekend, the easiest way to inform your guests without overloading your invites is by including a separate details card outlining the timeline of events.

Maddy Sims contributed to the reporting of this article.

Wedding reception invitations are made specially to inform your guests about the important details of the reception; venue and time, among other things. The wording for the invitations can be formal or informal, sometimes even humorous or out-of-the-box.

If you are hosting both the wedding and the reception at the same venue, then the wording may consist of a line added to the wedding invitation, stating that it will immediately follow the wedding. If however, the venue of the wedding and that of the reception are different, then a separate reception invitation card would need to be made accordingly. The wording should ideally be crisp, clear, and to-the-point, leaving no room open for doubt or befuddlement.

Some guests may have trouble finding the venue – if the place is hard to locate, providing a road map would be quite helpful, not to mention, thoughtful. Instead of getting lost on the way to the reception, guests will be able to easily make it on time, and not reach red-faced and frustrated. The little details count, so work it out accordingly. Also, be sure to get the timings right; you don’t want guests walking in too early, or too late.

Wedding Reception Invitation Wording Samples

We invite you to join us for
fellowship, dinner, and dancing
at the reception.
Buffet on (date), at (time)
Plaza Vesuvius Hotel
15 Plantain Avenue

The pleasure of your company
is requested at a dessert reception
on (date), at (time)
following the ceremony
at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick White
210 Main Street
Chicago, Illinois

Cocktails served at (time)
Dinner served at (time)
Dancing (time) until midnight
on (date), The Briarcliff
875 Oaks Road
Columbus, Ohio

Reception
immediately following the ceremony
in the church hall
on (date), at (time)
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
12581 Charleston Street
Yeadon, Pennsylvania

Reception
on (date), at (time)
at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Craig McKnight
8712 Honeywell Avenue
Nichols, South Carolina

Mr. and Mrs. Tony D. Dodd
request the pleasure of your company
at the wedding luncheon
following the ceremony
Mountain View Resort & Lounge
2626 Mountain View Road
Denver, Colorado

Mr. and Mrs. Nicolas Smith
request your presence
at the wedding reception of
Victoria Smith
and
Ron White
on (date), at (time)
Macapia Garden
Vashon Island, Washington

David
and
Alisha
would be happily married
on (date), at (time)
Vashon Island, Washington
Please help them celebrate
at their wedding reception
on (date), at (time)
Oakwood Plaza Hotel
1543 University Avenue

We,
Daniel Craig McKnight
and
Sandy Craig McKnight
were married on the beach
at Oahu, (date)
Please celebrate with us
in our wedding reception
on (date), at (time)
Outrigger Waikiki, 2335 Kalakaua Ave.,
Waikiki, Honolulu, HI

Wilson
and
Amber
together with their children,
are immensely delighted to announce
their wedding ceremony
on (date)
The Golden Throne Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts
Please add charm
to their celebration by your presence
at their wedding reception
on (date), at (time)
8712 Honeywell Avenue
Nichols, South Carolina

You have been
a beautiful part of
our love and friendship…
And as we,
Neil West
and
Emma Bennett
begin a new life together
on (date), at (time)
we seek your blissful presence
at our wedding ceremony,
and the reception that follows thereafter
Park Avenue
Seattle, Washington

With the utmost happiness and excitement
Mr. and Mrs. Kent
announce the solemn union
of their son
David Kent
to
Gloria Peters
on (date), at (time), (place)

Please honor them
with your willingness
to join the couple
for an evening celebration
on (date), at (time), (place)

To love someone deeply gives you strength.
Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage. ~ Lao Tzu
As we,
Daniel Smith
and
Andriana Brooke
begin a new journey together,
we need all the luck and blessings
that our friends and family can offer
The wedding and reception
will be held at
(place), on (date), at (time)

With our hearts flooded with happiness
and our minds filled with anticipation
We,
Dorica James
and
Morris Wilson
will pledge our love as one
on (date), at (time)
(place)

(Lunch/dinner) Reception following immediately

What is love
if not the union of two souls…

Linda Mary
and
Ken Smith
have found their true love
and decided to embark
on a journey to cherish that love
They invite you to share
the joy, pomp and memories
of their blessed union
on (date), at (time)
(place)

Adult reception to follow

You have been with them in their sorrow and joy
You have seen them grow, and grew with them
So, how can they celebrate the beginning
of their adventures together
without you all wishing them luck and happiness
We,
Mrs. and Mr. Brown
And Mrs. and Mr. Jackson
request you to join us
as we bless our children
Bobby
and
Gloria
on their wedding
on (date), at (time)
(place)

Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes
Luncheon and music immediately following ceremony

It is wise to mention a landmark in the address of the venue. This is helpful for those who may be unfamiliar to the place. Above all, if you have the slightest of doubt about the wording, then do not mind rewriting it all over again.