The following examples provide the traditional invitation wording for a variety of family and hosting situations. For more general information on wedding invitations, including printing types and components, see our Invitation Overview.
- When the bride's parents are hosting
- When the bride's parents are divorced and remarried but cohosting
- When the couple is hosting
- When both sets of parents are hosting
- When both sets of parents, plus a stepparent, are hosting
- When one parent is deceased and the living parent is hosting
- When one parent is deceased but both are mentioned
- When a relative is hosting
- When the bride is divorced or a widow and her parents are hosting
- When the bride, groom or host has a military title
- When there is a reception only
- Wedding announcement wording
When the bride's parents are hosting
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Rogers
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Elizabeth Jane
to
Gary James Michaels
Sunday, the fourth of November
Two thousand and one
At half after six o'clock
Holy Trinity Church
Wilmington, Delaware
Reception immediately following
The Oak Club
Black tie
When the bride's parents are divorced and remarried but cohosting
Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Jones
and
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Rogers
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Elizabeth Jane
to
Gary James Michaels
Sunday, the fourth of November
Two thousand and one
At half after six o'c
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