There are many options when it comes to wording your invitations. We have put together some basic wording structures to help you, but remember to try and be creative and let your invitations be a reflection of you and your partner’s unique personalities.
Modern wording
From parents
The pleasure of your company is requested at the
marriage of [Bride's name]
daughter of [Bride's parents' name]
to [Groom's name]
son of [Groom's parents' name]
etc
_____________________________________________
[Bride's parents' name]
would be delighted to have you join them in
celebrating the marriage of their daughter
[Bride's name]
to
[Groom's name]
etc
_____________________________________________
[Bride's parents' name]
invite you to join them in celebrating the
marriage of their daughter [Bride's name]
to
[Groom's name]
etc
_____________________________________________
From bridal couple
[Bride's name] & [Groom's name] invite
you to share in the celebration of their marriage
etc
_____________________________________________
[Bride's name] & [Groom's name]
together with their families, take great
pleasure in inviting you to attend their marriage
etc
_____________________________________________
Rest of invitation wording
Saturday, 26 February 2006
at 4pm
Catholic Church of the Resurrection, Tableview
Reception following at
On the Rocks Restaurant, Blouberg
RSVP
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Traditional wording
Very formal
Mr and Mrs [Bride's parents' name]
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
[Bride's name]
to
[Groom's name]
etc
_____________________________________________
Less formal
Mr and Mrs [Bride's parents' name]
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
[Bride's name]
to
[Groom's name]
son of Mr and Mrs [Groom's parents' name]
_____________________________________________
Bridal couple hosting
The honour of your presence
is requested at the marriage of
[Bride's name]
to
[Groom's name]
etc
_____________________________________________
Bride's & groom's parents co-hosting
Mr and Mrs [Bride's parents]
and
Mr and Mrs [Groom's parents]
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their children
[Bride's name]
and
[Groom's name]
etc
_____________________________________________
One remarried parent host (mother)
Mr and Mrs [Bride's mother's married name]
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
[Bride's name]
to
[Groom's name]
etc
_____________________________________________
One remarried parent host (father)
Mr and Mrs [Bride's father's name]
request the honour of your presenceat the
marriageof his daughter [Bride's name]
to
[Groom's name]
etc
_____________________________________________
One divorced unmarried parent host (mother)
Mrs [Bride's mother's name]
requests the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
[Bride's name]
to
[Groom's name]
etc
_____________________________________________
One divorced unmarried parent host (father)
Mr and Mrs [Bride's father's name]
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of his daughter
[Bride's name]
to
[Groom's name]
etc
_____________________________________________
Two remarried parents hosting
Mr and Mrs [Bride's mother's new married name]
and
Mr and Mrs [Bride's father's name]
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
[Bride's name]
to
[Groom's name]
etc
____________________________________________
Deceased parent (mother)
The pleasure of your company is requested at
the marriage of [bride's name]
daughter of [father's name] and the late [mother's name]
etc
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Deceased parent (father)
The pleasure of your company is requested at
the marriage of [bride's name]
daughter of [mother's name] and the late [father's name]
etc
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