Wedding Invitation Wording

At Hoopla House Creative, we take pride in helping couples with choosing their unique style, that mirrors the personality of one of the most important days in a couple’s life. But when it comes to traditions, there are plenty of things to consider when deciding on wedding invitation wording.

We put this guide together to help you navigate some of the wording options available for your wedding invitations.  The main components of a wedding invitation are who’s getting married, who is hosting and where and when is the ceremony and reception. Who’s getting married, when and where should be a no-brainer so we’ll leave those details up to you, but who’s hosting may not be so black and white..

Traditionally, the bride’s parents are the host of the wedding, but we all know that’s not always the case in 2015! Including the names of both sets of parents is a gracious and respectful gesture no matter who foots the bill.  Not to mention, more and more couples these days are hosting their own weddings, or do so together with their parents.

1. When the bride’s parents are hosting
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Smith
request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter,
Ashley Marie Smith
to
Anthony Ryan Miller.

2. When both sets of parents are hosting (or you’d like to include both)
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Smith
and
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Miller
request the pleasure of your company
at the wedding reception of their children,
Ashley Marie Smith
and
Anthony Ryan Miller

3. When everyone is hosting… this is a great option if your parents are divorced or re-married and you’d like to keep it simple:
Together with their parents,
Ashley Marie Smith and Anthony Ryan Miller
request the pleasure of your company at their wedding

4. When the couple is hosting the event themselves or you’d like to keep it neutral
The honor of your presence is requested at the marriage of
Ashley Marie Smith
and
Anthony Ryan Miller

5. When you’re not into traditions…
Now that I’ve walked you through some of the traditional wording options, here’s another thought, have fun with it!

I’m a huge fan of making your wedding invitations personal. So if you’re not big on traditions, opt for something different such as an RSVP Mad Lib or fun holiday themed wording. Below are some fun examples I had the pleasure of working on recently.

Need some advice on the wording for your invitations? I’m here to help you choose the best wedding invitation wording for your special day!
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