Last Updated: Sep 25, 2017
Deciding how to word your invitations can be a challenge. We’re here to take away the guesswork and help you find the perfect way to capture your special day, whether your personal style is casual or formal.
We’ll also make sure you know the details to include and the wording options available based on who’s hosting and guide you in the fun details like picking a monogram. With your wording decided, find a wedding invitation that matches your style and theme.
Elements to Include in Your Invitation Wording
Monogram and Symbol
When guests open their wedding invitation, the first thing they see is the wedding monogram and symbol. It consists of the initial of the couple’s first names, symbolizing the union that everyone is preparing to celebrate! There are many elegant styles to choose from whether you prefer traditional or modern; try printing a free wedding invitation sample before you decide on your wedding themes and colors.
Host Names
The first line of the invitation is dedicated to the host of the wedding, also known as the party covering the expenses. Traditionally, the bride’s parents paid for the wedding but with changing times, the groom’s parents, bride and groom, or a combination of all three are contributing. There is no official order for listing the names. It’s all up to personal preference.
The Couple
When listing the names of the couple, the bride’s name typically precedes the groom’s. Most commonly, the bride’s first and middle names are used while the groom’s first and last names are used. This is, of course, all up to personal style. Whether you’re opting for formal or casual invitations will determine how you display your names.
The Details
The details are the most important part of your wedding invitations. Keep them simple and stick to the basics! You’ll need to include the date, time and location. You should also include the address so everyone knows where they’re going.
Post Ceremony
Let your guests know what to expect after the ceremony. It’s a great way to set the tone for your reception with clear expectations. If there’s a cocktail hour or dancing and dinner, it’s good to spell it all out here. You should also include the address if the reception will be held at a separate venue.
Wedding Invitation Wording: Formal and Casual
First, Choose Who's Hosting
Then Pick Your Style
Wedding Invitation Wording Samples
Jump to a specific section to find the perfect wedding invitation wording according to the host:
- Bride’s Parents Hosting
- Groom’s Parents Hosting
- Bride & Groom Hosting
- Couple & Parents Hosting
- Couple’s Parents Hosting
Bride’s Parents Hosting
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Myer request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Alyssa Elena
to
Stephen Byrne
Saturday, the tenth of June
two thousand and seventeen
at twelve o’clock in the afternoon
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Reception to follow
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Myer request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Alyssa Elena
to
Stephen Byrne
June 10, 2017
12:00 pm
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Dinner and dancing to follow
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Myer and
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hill
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Alyssa Elena
to
Stephen Byrne
Saturday, the tenth of June
two thousand and seventeen
at twelve o’clock in the afternoon
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Reception to follow
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Myer
and Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hill
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Alyssa Elena
to
Stephen Byrne
June 10, 2017
12:00 pm
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Dinner and dancing to follow
Groom’s Parents Hosting
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Byrne request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of
Alyssa Elena
to their son
Stephen Byrne
Saturday, the tenth of June
two thousand and seventeen
at twelve o’clock in the afternoon
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Reception to follow
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Byrne request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of
Alyssa Elena
to their son
Stephen Byrne
June 10, 2017
12:00 pm
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Dinner and dancing to follow
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Byrne
and Mr. & Mrs. Steve Lynn
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of
Alyssa Elena
to their son
Stephen Byrne
Saturday, the tenth of June
two thousand and seventeen
at twelve o’clock in the afternoon
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Reception to follow
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Byrne
and Mr. & Mrs. Steve Lynn
request the pleasure of your company
Alyssa Elena
to their son
Stephen Byrne
June 10, 2017
12:00 pm
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Dinner and dancing to follow
Bride & Groom Hosting
Alyssa Elena
and
Stephen Byrne
request the honor of your company
at the celebration of their union
Saturday, the tenth of June
two thousand and seventeen
at twelve o’clock in the afternoon
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Reception to follow
Alyssa Elena
and
Stephen Byrne
request the pleasure of your company
at the celebration of their union
June 10, 2017
12:00 pm
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Dinner and dancing to follow
Couple & Parents Hosting
Together with their parents
Alyssa Elena
&
Stephen Byrne
request the honor of your company
at the celebration of their union
Saturday, the tenth of June
two thousand and seventeen
at twelve o’clock in the afternoon
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Reception to follow
Together with their parents
Alyssa Elena
&
Stephen Byrne
request the pleasure of your company
at the celebration of their union
June 10, 2017
12:00 pm
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Dinner and dancing to follow
Together with
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Myer and Mr. & Mrs. Tom Byrne
Alyssa Elena
&
Stephen Byrne
request the honor of your company
at the celebration of their union
Saturday, the tenth of June
two thousand and seventeen
at twelve o’clock in the afternoon
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Reception to follow
Together with
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Myer and Mr. & Mrs. Tom Byrne
Alyssa Elena
&
Stephen Byrne
request the pleasure of your company
at the celebration of their union
June 10, 2017
12:00 pm
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Dinner and dancing to follow
Couple’s Parents Hosting
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Myer
and Mr. & Mrs. Tom Byrne
request the honor of your company
at the marriage of their children
Alyssa Elena
&
Stephen Byrne
Saturday, the tenth of June
two thousand and seventeen
at twelve o’clock in the afternoon
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Reception to follow
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Myer,
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Byrne,
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hill
and Mr. & Mrs. Steve Lynn
request the honor of your company
at the marriage of their children
Alyssa Elena
&
Stephen Byrne
Saturday, the tenth of June
two thousand and seventeen
at twelve o’clock in the afternoon
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Reception to follow
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Myer
and Mr.Tom Byrne & the late Mrs. Nancy Byrne
request the honor of your company
at the marriage of their children
Alyssa Elena
&
Stephen Byrne
Saturday, the tenth of June
two thousand and seventeen
at twelve o’clock in the afternoon
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Reception to follow
Mr. & Mrs. Jon Myer,
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Byrne,
Mr. & Mrs. Henry Hill
and Mr. & Mrs. Steve Lynn
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their children
Alyssa Elena
&
Stephen Byrne
June 10, 2017
12:00 pm
Arctic Club Hotel
700 Third Avenue
Seattle, Washington
Dinner and dancing to follow
