Invitation Wording

Invitation Wording

Wedding invitation wording doesn’t have to be complicated. Below you will find some sample wording for various situations. These are some of the most common wordings, but remember, there are no hard and fast rules, so feel free to swap lines from multiple versions. Check out our Wording & Etiquette page for more helpful hints.

Parents Inviting

[PARENTS’ NAMES]
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their [DAUGHTER/SON]
[NAME]
to
[NAME]
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


[PARENTS’ NAMES]
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their [DAUGHTER/SON]
[NAME]
to
[NAME]
[SON/DAUGHTER] of [PARENT’S NAMES]

on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]

[PARENTS’ NAMES]
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their [DAUGHTER/SON]
[NAME]
to
[NAME]
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


[PARENTS’ NAMES]
and
[PARENTS’ NAMES]
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]

Honoring a Deceased Parent

[NAME]
[SON/DAUGHTER] of [PARENT’S NAME] and the late [DECEASED PARENT’S NAME]
and
[NAME]
[SON/DAUGHTER]
of [PARENTS’ NAMES]
hope that you will join in the celebration
as they exchange marriage vows
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]

Couple Inviting

[NAME]
and
[NAME]
request the honor of your presence
as they exchange vows
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


[NAME]
and
[NAME]
joyfully invite you
to share in our celebration
of love and commitment
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


Because you have shared in our lives
in laughter and love, we
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
invite you to join us on our wedding day
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


You are cordially invited to
the wedding celebration of
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


Join us in celebration as
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
are joined together in bonds
of holy matrimony
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


[NAME]
and
[NAME]
would be delighted if you would join them
as they exchange vows
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


You are invited to share in the joy as
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
exchange vows of marriage
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]

[NAME]
and
[NAME]
request the pleasure of your company
as they exchange vows
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


The pleasure of your company
is requested at
the wedding ceremony of
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


You are cordially invited to join
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
as they are united in marriage
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


It is with great joy
that we cordially invite you to
the wedding celebration of
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]

[CITY, STATE]


[NAME]
and
[NAME]
have chosen the first day
of their new life together as
[DATE]
You are invited to share in their joy
as they exchange vows of marriage
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


[NAME]
and
[NAME]
joyfully invite you to join in the celebration
and share the joy of their union
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]

Everyone Inviting

Together with their parents
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
invite you to a celebration of their marriage
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


Together with their families
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
request the pleasure of your company
as they exchange vows
and begin their new life together
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


[NAME]
and
[NAME]
together with their families
invite you to share in the joy
as they exchange vows
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]

Together with their families
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
request the pleasure of your company
as they exchange vows
and begin their new life together
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


[NAME]
[SON/DAUGHTER]
of [PARENTS’ NAMES]
and
[NAME]
[SON/DAUGHTER]
of [PARENTS’ NAMES]
hope that you will join in the celebration
as they exchange marriage vows
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]

Religious Invitation Wording

Our joy will be more complete
if you can share in the marriage
of our [DAUGHTER/SON],
[NAME]
to
[NAME]
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]

We invite you
to worship with us and witness their vows
If you are unable to attend
we ask your presence in thought and in prayer
[PARENTS’ NAMES]


The most joyous of occasions
is the celebration uniting
a loving couple
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
will vow their lives to one another forever
on [DATE]
[PARENTS’ NAMES]
and
[PARENTS’ NAMES]
invite you to join with them in asking
God’s blessing upon this holy union
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


Believing that Holy Matrimony
is ordained by God
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
together with their parents
[PARENTS’ NAMES]
and
[PARENTS’ NAMES]
request the honour of your presence
when they vow their lives to one another
and become united as one in Christ
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]

Our [DAUGHTER/SON],
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
will be united in Christ
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]

You are invited to join in worship,
witness their vows,
and celebrate their union
[PARENTS’ NAMES]


In the spirit of Christian joy
[PARENTS’ NAMES]
and
[PARENTS’ NAMES]
invite you to share in the joy
of the marriage uniting their children
[NAME]
and
[NAME]
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]


[NAME]
[DAUGHTER/SON]
of [PARENTS’ NAMES]
and
[NAME]
[DAUGHTER/SON]
of [PARENTS’ NAMES]
have together with the Lord
reached a decision to unite their lives
as one with Him
They invite you to worship with them
and witness their vows
on [DATE]
at [TIME]
[LOCATION]
[ADDRESS]
[CITY, STATE]