{"id":11498,"date":"2026-03-20T16:45:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T05:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/blog\/?p=11498"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:17:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T02:17:16","slug":"wedding-invitation-wording","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/blog\/wedding-invitation-wording\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Invitation Wording: 80+ Examples for Every Style | Paperlust"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>\n#post-11498 .entry-content p,\n#post-11498 .entry-content li { font-size: 20px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }\n#post-11498 .entry-content h2 { text-transform: none !important; font-size: 34px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.3; margin-top: 56px; margin-bottom: 16px; }\n#post-11498 .entry-content h3 { text-transform: none !important; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.3; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 32px; }\n#post-11498 .entry-content img { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 28px 0; border-radius: 4px; }\n#post-11498 .entry-content blockquote { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6; background: #f8f6f3; border-left: 3px solid #c9a96e; padding: 16px 24px; margin: 24px 0; font-style: italic; border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0; }\n#post-11498 .entry-content blockquote p { margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 18px; }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<p>Your wedding invitations set the tone before a single guest walks through the door. The paper, the design, the print: all of it matters. But so does what the invitation actually says.<\/p>\n\n<p>Getting the wording right can feel surprisingly tricky. There are unspoken etiquette rules, family dynamics to navigate, and the constant question of how formal you really need to be. The good news: there is no single correct answer. What matters is that your wording reflects you, your partner, and the kind of wedding you are creating together.<\/p>\n\n<p>This guide covers every situation you might encounter: traditional to modern, religious to secular, elopements to black-tie affairs, with 80+ real examples you can use or adapt.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Wedding Invitation Wording: Quick-Reference Cheat Sheet<\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr><th>Scenario<\/th><th>Key Wording Element<\/th><th>Example<\/th><\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>Couple hosting (formal)<\/td><td>Opening line<\/td><td>The honor of your presence is requested at the marriage of<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Couple hosting (casual)<\/td><td>Opening line<\/td><td>Please join us as we celebrate the marriage of<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Bride&#8217;s parents hosting<\/td><td>Host line<\/td><td>Mr. and Mrs. John Sutton request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Both families hosting<\/td><td>Host line<\/td><td>Together with their families, [Bride] and [Groom] invite you to celebrate their marriage<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Ceremony only<\/td><td>Request line<\/td><td>The honor of your presence is requested at the marriage ceremony of<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Ceremony + reception<\/td><td>Reception line<\/td><td>Reception to follow \/ Dinner and dancing to follow<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Religious ceremony<\/td><td>Request line<\/td><td>Request the honor of your presence (&#8220;honor&#8221; indicates a house of worship)<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Non-religious ceremony<\/td><td>Request line<\/td><td>Request the pleasure of your company<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Formal date\/time<\/td><td>Date format<\/td><td>Saturday, the fourteenth of June, two thousand and twenty-five, at four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Casual date\/time<\/td><td>Date format<\/td><td>June 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Children not invited<\/td><td>RSVP card \/ details card<\/td><td>We kindly request an adults-only celebration \/ Adult reception to follow<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>Elopement party<\/td><td>Opening line<\/td><td>We did it. Now we want to celebrate with you.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n<figure style=\"margin: 32px 0; text-align: center;\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.paperlust.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/wedding-invitation-wording-style-flowchart.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding invitation wording style flowchart \u2014 find your formal, casual, or in-between style\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 4px;\" \/>\n<figcaption style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #777; margin-top: 10px;\">Not sure where to start? Use this flowchart to find your wording style.<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2>What Goes on a Wedding Invitation: The 5 Essentials<\/h2>\n\n<p>Before getting into style and tone, make sure you have the five core elements covered:<\/p>\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>The host line:<\/strong> who is hosting (and often paying for) the wedding<\/li>\n<li><strong>The request line:<\/strong> the phrase inviting guests to attend<\/li>\n<li><strong>The couple&#8217;s names:<\/strong> traditionally the bride&#8217;s name first, though many couples now list names alphabetically or by preference<\/li>\n<li><strong>Date, time, and venue:<\/strong> include the full address if your venue is not well known<\/li>\n<li><strong>RSVP details:<\/strong> a reply-by date, email address, or card<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>Some invitations also include dress code, accommodation notes, and a wedding website URL, typically on a separate details card rather than the main invitation.<\/p>\n\n<p>Need inspiration before you commit to a wording style? Browse <a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/wedding-invitations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Paperlust&#8217;s wedding invitation designs<\/a> to see how different formats look in real layouts.<\/p>\n\n<h2>The Host Line Explained<\/h2>\n\n<p>The host line opens the invitation and signals who is paying for the event. Here is how to handle the most common situations.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Bride&#8217;s parents hosting<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Sutton<br>\nrequest the honor of your presence<br>\nat the marriage of their daughter<br>\nSarah Gilbert<br>\nto David Cannon<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Ms. Silvia Marie Goetsch and Mr. John Robert Sutton<br>\njoyfully invite you to celebrate<br>\nthe marriage of their daughter<br>\nSarah Gilbert and David Cannon<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Groom&#8217;s parents hosting<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cannon<br>\nrequest the honor of your presence<br>\nat the marriage of Sarah Gilbert<br>\nto their son, David Cannon<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Matthew and Valentina Cannon<br>\njoyfully invite you to the wedding celebration of<br>\nSarah Gilbert and David Cannon<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Both families hosting<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Together with their families,<br>\nSarah Gilbert and David Cannon<br>\ninvite you to celebrate their marriage<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>The families of Sarah Gilbert and David Cannon<br>\njoyfully invite you to share in their wedding celebration<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Couple hosting<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Sarah Gilbert and David Cannon<br>\ninvite you to celebrate their wedding<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Together with joy,<br>\nSarah and David<br>\ninvite you to witness their marriage<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Divorced parents hosting<\/h3>\n\n<p>List each set of parents on separate lines with no &#8220;and&#8221; between them:<\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Mr. and Mrs. John Sutton<br>\nMs. Silvia Goetsch and Mr. Robert Park<br>\nrequest the honor of your presence<br>\nat the marriage of their daughter<br>\nSarah Sutton<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Formal and Traditional Wording<\/h2>\n\n<p>Traditional invitations use full names, formal titles, and spelled-out dates and times.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Sutton<br>\nrequest the honor of your presence<br>\nat the marriage of their daughter<br>\nSarah Anne Gilbert<br>\nto<br>\nDavid William Cannon<br>\nson of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cannon<br><br>\nSaturday, the fourteenth of June<br>\ntwo thousand and twenty-five<br>\nat four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon<br><br>\nSt. Mary&#8217;s Cathedral<br>\n123 Church Street, New York<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p>Key rules for formal invitations:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Use &#8220;honor&#8221; and &#8220;favor&#8221; (American English) for US invitations<\/li>\n<li>Spell out all numbers: &#8220;four o&#8217;clock,&#8221; &#8220;the fourteenth of June&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Request the honor of your presence&#8221; is used for religious venues<\/li>\n<li>&#8220;Request the pleasure of your company&#8221; is used for civil or non-religious ceremonies<\/li>\n<li>Include full titles (Mr., Mrs., Dr.) where applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/browse\/formal-wedding-invitations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">formal wedding invitation designs<\/a> to see how classic wording looks paired with traditional print styles like letterpress and foil.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Casual and Modern Wording<\/h2>\n\n<p>Modern couples often skip the formality while keeping the warmth. These examples work well for relaxed, non-traditional celebrations.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Sarah and David are getting married!<br>\nJoin us on June 14, 2025 at 4pm<br>\nThe Garden at Eleven Madison, New York<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>After years of adventures together,<br>\nwe are finally making it official.<br>\nSarah Gilbert and David Cannon<br>\ninvite you to celebrate with us<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>He finally popped the question.<br>\nShe said yes (obviously).<br>\nCome celebrate with us.<br>\nSarah and David, June 14, 2025<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Together with their families,<br>\nSarah and David invite you to their wedding celebration<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Religious Wording<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Christian<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>In the presence of God, their families, and friends,<br>\nSarah Gilbert and David Cannon<br>\nunite in holy matrimony<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>God has blessed our love and we invite you to share in our joy<br>\nas we are united in marriage<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Catholic (Nuptial Mass)<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Sarah Gilbert and David Cannon<br>\ninvite you to join them at the celebration of their<br>\nNuptial Mass<br>\nSaturday, the fourteenth of June, 2025<br>\nat eleven o&#8217;clock in the morning<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Jewish<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Together with their families,<br>\nRebecca Cohen and Joshua Levy<br>\ninvite you to share in the joy of their wedding<br>\nand Shabbat celebration<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>We joyfully invite you to celebrate<br>\nas Rebecca, daughter of David and Ruth Cohen,<br>\nis wed to Joshua, son of Michael and Naomi Levy<br>\nunder the chuppah<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Non-denominational<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>With grateful hearts and an abundance of love,<br>\nSarah and David invite you to witness<br>\nand celebrate the beginning of their life together<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Same-Sex Couples<\/h2>\n\n<p>There are no special rules. Use whichever format suits your style and tone.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Mr. James Hartley and Mr. Oliver Pierce<br>\nrequest the honor of your presence<br>\nat their marriage<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Together with their families,<br>\nEmma Chen and Lily Park<br>\ninvite you to celebrate their wedding<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Two brides, one incredible party.<br>\nEmma and Lily are getting married<br>\nand they want you there.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>It is official, we are doing this.<br>\nJames and Oliver invite you to celebrate with them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Second Marriage Wording<\/h2>\n\n<p>Second marriages are typically more intimate in tone. The couple usually hosts themselves.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Sarah and David<br>\ninvite you to join them<br>\nas they begin their next chapter together<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Together, and with great happiness,<br>\nSarah Sutton and David Cannon<br>\ninvite you to celebrate their marriage<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>It took a little longer to find each other,<br>\nbut we got here.<br>\nSarah and David invite you to celebrate with them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Elopement and Micro Wedding Wording<\/h2>\n\n<p>For intimate ceremonies with a smaller guest list, the wording can be warmer and more personal.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Micro wedding (under 20 guests)<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>We are keeping it small and keeping it special.<br>\nSarah and David invite their nearest and dearest<br>\nto celebrate their marriage over dinner<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Sarah and David are tying the knot<br>\nin an intimate ceremony for close family and friends.<br>\nWe would love for you to be there.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Elopement announcement (after the fact)<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>We did it.<br>\nSarah and David were married on June 14, 2025<br>\nin Big Sur, California.<br>\nJoin us for a celebration on [date] at [venue].<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Destination Wedding Wording<\/h2>\n\n<p>Destination invitations pair best with a wedding website where guests can find travel details, accommodation options, and RSVP instructions.<\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Sarah Gilbert and David Cannon<br>\ninvite you to join them in Tuscany, Italy<br>\nfor their wedding celebration<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Pack your bags, we are getting married in Santorini.<br>\nSarah and David invite you to celebrate with them.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>We are saying &#8220;I do&#8221; in paradise.<br>\nSarah and David<br>\nJune 14, 2025, Tulum, Mexico<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Black Tie Wording<\/h2>\n\n<p>Dress code belongs in the bottom right corner of the invitation or on a separate details card. Common phrasings:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Black tie<\/li>\n<li>Black tie optional<\/li>\n<li>Black tie preferred<\/li>\n<li>Cocktail attire<\/li>\n<li>Formal attire requested<\/li>\n<li>Garden party attire<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>In the invitation body:<\/p>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Sarah and David request the pleasure of your company<br>\nat a black tie dinner and dance<br>\nfollowing their ceremony<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>RSVP Card Wording<\/h2>\n\n<p>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/rsvp-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSVP card<\/a> should be clear, easy to fill in, and always include a reply-by date.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Simple<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Kindly reply by May 14, 2025<br>\n[ ] Joyfully accepts<br>\n[ ] Regretfully declines<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>With meal choice<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Please reply by May 14, 2025<br>\nName: ________________<br>\n[ ] Will attend &nbsp; [ ] Unable to attend<br>\nMeal preference: [ ] Chicken &nbsp; [ ] Fish &nbsp; [ ] Vegetarian<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Casual<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Will you be there?<br>\n[ ] Wouldn&#8217;t miss it!<br>\n[ ] Sorry, can&#8217;t make it<br>\nReply by May 14<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>With plus one<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>___ of ___ guests will attend<br>\nKindly reply by May 14, 2025<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Quick Wording Tips<\/h2>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Venue addresses:<\/strong> Include the full street address unless the venue is extremely well known. Out-of-town guests will thank you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time format:<\/strong> Traditional invitations spell out times (&#8220;four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon&#8221;). Modern invitations often use numerals (&#8220;4:00 PM&#8221;). Either works, just be consistent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Children:<\/strong> If children are not invited, note &#8220;We respectfully request an adults-only reception&#8221; on the details card, not the main invitation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plus ones:<\/strong> Address envelopes carefully. If a guest is not invited with a plus one, address the envelope to them alone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wedding website:<\/strong> Add your URL to the details card, not the main invitation. Keep the main invitation clean and uncluttered. A growing number of couples are also adding a small QR code to their details card \u2014 guests scan it on their phone to instantly access travel info, accommodation, RSVPs, and the wedding registry. It is a tidy way to share a lot of information without cluttering your stationery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Planning your <a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/browse\/save-the-date\/?utm_source=paperlust&#038;utm_medium=internal_link&#038;utm_campaign=cross_sell\">save the date cards<\/a> too? See our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/paperlust.co\/blog\/how-to-write-save-the-date-wording\/\">save the date wording<\/a> with 30+ examples for every wedding style.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Reception Line Wording<\/h2>\n<p>The reception line tells guests what follows the ceremony. Keep it brief on the main invitation and use a details card for venue address if the reception is elsewhere.<\/p>\n<h3>Same venue (formal)<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Reception to follow<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Dinner and dancing to follow<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Reception immediately following the ceremony<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Same venue (casual)<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Let the party begin!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Join us for dinner, drinks, and dancing after the ceremony<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Food, fun, and festivities to follow<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Different venues<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Reception to follow at The Grand Ballroom<br>123 Main Street, New York<br>Details enclosed<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2>Complete Formal Invitation Examples by Host<\/h2>\n<p>Here are five complete formal invitation examples for the most common hosting scenarios. Each can be adapted with your own names, date, and venue.<\/p>\n<h3>Couple hosting<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>The honor of your presence is requested<br>at the marriage of<br>Sarah Anne Gilbert<br>and<br>David William Cannon<br><br>Saturday, the fourteenth of June<br>two thousand and twenty-five<br>at four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon<br><br>The Garden at Eleven Madison<br>11 Madison Avenue, New York<br><br>Reception to follow<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Couple and both families hosting<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Together with their families,<br>Sarah Anne Gilbert<br>and<br>David William Cannon<br>request the pleasure of your company<br>at their wedding celebration<br><br>Saturday, the fourteenth of June, 2025<br>at four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon<br><br>The Garden at Eleven Madison, New York<br>Reception to follow<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Bride&#8217;s parents hosting (formal)<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Sutton<br>request the honor of your presence<br>at the marriage of their daughter<br>Sarah Anne Gilbert<br>to<br>David William Cannon<br>son of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cannon<br><br>Saturday, the fourteenth of June<br>two thousand and twenty-five<br>at four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon<br><br>The Garden at Eleven Madison<br>11 Madison Avenue, New York<br>Reception to follow<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Groom&#8217;s parents hosting<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cannon<br>request the honor of your presence<br>at the marriage of<br>Sarah Anne Gilbert<br>to their son<br>David William Cannon<br><br>Saturday, the fourteenth of June<br>two thousand and twenty-five<br>at four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon<br><br>The Garden at Eleven Madison, New York<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Both sets of parents hosting<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Sutton<br>and<br>Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cannon<br>request the pleasure of your company<br>at the wedding of<br>Sarah Anne Gilbert<br>and<br>David William Cannon<br><br>Saturday, the fourteenth of June, 2025<br>The Garden at Eleven Madison, New York<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2>Wedding Website and Gift Registry Wording<\/h2>\n<p>Keep wedding website and registry details off the main invitation. Put them on a separate details card to avoid cluttering the invitation itself.<\/p>\n<h3>Wedding website<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>For travel, accommodation, and RSVP information:<br>www.sarahanddavid2025.com<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Scan the QR code for full event details and to RSVP online<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Gift registry<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>A registry can be found at our wedding website<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>No gifts please<\/h3>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>Your presence is the only gift we need<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\">\n<p>In lieu of gifts, a donation to [charity name] would be greatly appreciated<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Whose name goes first on the invitation?<\/h3>\n<p>Traditionally the bride&#8217;s name comes first. Many modern couples go alphabetical by first name, or choose whichever order sounds better. There are no rules here, only conventions.<\/p>\n<h3>Do I need to spell out the date and time?<\/h3>\n<p>For formal invitations, yes: &#8220;Saturday, the fourteenth of June, two thousand and twenty-five, at four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon.&#8221; For casual or modern invitations, numerals are perfectly acceptable: &#8220;June 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>Can I mention the gift registry on the main invitation?<\/h3>\n<p>Traditionally no, and most etiquette experts still advise against it. Registry details belong on a separate details card or your wedding website. Guests know to look for it, and mentioning it on the invitation can feel like the focus is on gifts rather than their presence.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I handle plus ones in the wording?<\/h3>\n<p>Do not reference plus ones on the main invitation. Address the envelope to the specific people you are inviting. If a guest has a plus one, address the envelope to them and their guest: &#8220;Sarah Gilbert and Guest.&#8221; On an inner envelope, you can write &#8220;Sarah and Guest&#8221; more informally.<\/p>\n<h3>What if the ceremony is religious but the reception is not?<\/h3>\n<p>Use the formal religious phrasing for the ceremony portion (&#8220;Request the honor of your presence&#8221;) and then add a casual or celebratory reception line (&#8220;Dinner and dancing to follow&#8221;). The two tones can coexist comfortably.<\/p>\n<h3>How formal should the wording be for a backyard wedding?<\/h3>\n<p>Match your wording to the atmosphere you want to create, not the venue. A relaxed backyard wedding can have playful, casual wording. Conversely, a backyard wedding with white-glove service and a formal sit-down dinner can use traditional formal wording. The invitation sets the expectation, so let the tone guide your guests.<\/p>\n<h3>Do digital wedding invitations need different wording?<\/h3>\n<p>The wording itself is the same. What changes is format: digital invitations can include clickable links to your wedding website and RSVP portal, embedded maps, and animated elements. Keep the core wording identical to a paper invitation.<\/p>\n<h3>How do I word invitations if we already eloped and are hosting a celebration?<\/h3>\n<p>Be direct and joyful about it:<\/p>\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;background:#f8f6f3;border-left:3px solid #c9a96e;padding:16px 24px;margin:24px 0;font-style:italic;\"><p>We did it. Now we want to celebrate with you.<br>Sarah and David invite you to a wedding celebration<br>on Saturday, June 14, 2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n\n<h2>Reception Line Wording<\/h2>\n\n<p>The reception line tells guests what happens after the ceremony. For most couples, this is a single line at the bottom of the invitation or at the top of a separate details card. If the ceremony and reception are at the same venue, a short phrase is all you need. If they are at different locations, include the reception address on a details card rather than crowding the main invitation.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Same venue: formal<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; background:#f8f6f3; border-left:3px solid #c9a96e; padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-style:italic;\">\nReception to follow<br><br>\nDinner and dancing to follow<br><br>\nReception immediately following the ceremony\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Same venue: casual<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; background:#f8f6f3; border-left:3px solid #c9a96e; padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-style:italic;\">\nLet the party begin!<br><br>\nJoin us for dinner, drinks, and dancing after the &#8220;I dos&#8221;<br><br>\nFood, fun, and festivities to follow\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Different venues<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; background:#f8f6f3; border-left:3px solid #c9a96e; padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-style:italic;\">\nReception to follow at [Venue Name], [Address]<br><br>\nDinner and dancing at The Grand Ballroom, 123 Main Street: details enclosed\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Complete Formal Invitation Examples by Host<\/h2>\n\n<p>Here are five complete formal invitation examples covering the most common hosting scenarios. Each uses the same fictional couple and venue for easy comparison: Sarah Anne Gilbert and David William Cannon, with parents Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Sutton and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cannon, celebrating at The Garden at Eleven Madison, 11 Madison Avenue, New York.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Couple Hosting<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; background:#f8f6f3; border-left:3px solid #c9a96e; padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-style:italic;\">\nSarah Anne Gilbert<br>\nand<br>\nDavid William Cannon<br><br>\nrequest the pleasure of your company<br>\nat the celebration of their marriage<br><br>\nSaturday, the fourteenth of June<br>\ntwo thousand and twenty-five<br>\nat four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon<br><br>\nThe Garden at Eleven Madison<br>\n11 Madison Avenue, New York<br><br>\nReception to follow\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Couple and Both Families Hosting<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; background:#f8f6f3; border-left:3px solid #c9a96e; padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-style:italic;\">\nTogether with their families,<br><br>\nSarah Anne Gilbert<br>\nand<br>\nDavid William Cannon<br><br>\nrequest the pleasure of your company<br>\nat the celebration of their marriage<br><br>\nSaturday, the fourteenth of June<br>\ntwo thousand and twenty-five<br>\nat four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon<br><br>\nThe Garden at Eleven Madison<br>\n11 Madison Avenue, New York<br><br>\nReception to follow\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Bride&#8217;s Parents Hosting<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; background:#f8f6f3; border-left:3px solid #c9a96e; padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-style:italic;\">\nMr. and Mrs. John Robert Sutton<br><br>\nrequest the honor of your presence<br>\nat the marriage of their daughter<br><br>\nSarah Anne Gilbert<br>\nto<br>\nDavid William Cannon<br><br>\nson of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Cannon<br><br>\nSaturday, the fourteenth of June<br>\ntwo thousand and twenty-five<br>\nat four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon<br><br>\nThe Garden at Eleven Madison<br>\n11 Madison Avenue, New York<br><br>\nReception to follow\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Groom&#8217;s Parents Hosting<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; background:#f8f6f3; border-left:3px solid #c9a96e; padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-style:italic;\">\nMr. and Mrs. Matthew Cannon<br><br>\nrequest the honor of your presence<br>\nat the marriage of<br><br>\nSarah Anne Gilbert<br>\nto their son<br>\nDavid William Cannon<br><br>\nSaturday, the fourteenth of June<br>\ntwo thousand and twenty-five<br>\nat four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon<br><br>\nThe Garden at Eleven Madison<br>\n11 Madison Avenue, New York<br><br>\nReception to follow\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Both Sets of Parents Hosting<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; background:#f8f6f3; border-left:3px solid #c9a96e; padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-style:italic;\">\nMr. and Mrs. John Robert Sutton<br>\nand<br>\nMr. and Mrs. Matthew Cannon<br><br>\nrequest the honor of your presence<br>\nat the marriage of their children<br><br>\nSarah Anne Gilbert<br>\nand<br>\nDavid William Cannon<br><br>\nSaturday, the fourteenth of June<br>\ntwo thousand and twenty-five<br>\nat four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon<br><br>\nThe Garden at Eleven Madison<br>\n11 Madison Avenue, New York<br><br>\nReception to follow\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h2>Wedding Website and Gift Registry Wording<\/h2>\n\n<p>Your wedding website is where guests find travel details, accommodation options, the RSVP form, and anything else that won&#8217;t fit on the invitation itself. Keep the main invitation clean: the website URL belongs on the details card, not the primary card. The same rule applies to registry information: a tasteful mention on the details card is perfectly acceptable; putting it on the main invitation reads as presumptuous.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Directing guests to your wedding website<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; background:#f8f6f3; border-left:3px solid #c9a96e; padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-style:italic;\">\nFor travel, accommodation, and RSVP details, please visit our wedding website:<br>\nwww.sarahanddavid2025.com<br><br>\nAll the details you need: www.sarahanddavid2025.com<br><br>\nRSVP and further information at www.sarahanddavid2025.com\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>Registry mention on the details card<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; background:#f8f6f3; border-left:3px solid #c9a96e; padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-style:italic;\">\nWe have registered at Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn.<br>\nDetails available at www.sarahanddavid2025.com<br><br>\nA registry has been created for your convenience.<br>\nPlease visit our website for details.\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>No gifts wording<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; background:#f8f6f3; border-left:3px solid #c9a96e; padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-style:italic;\">\nYour presence is the only gift we need.<br><br>\nNo gifts, please. Your company is more than enough.<br><br>\nIn lieu of gifts, a donation to [Charity Name] would be gratefully received.<br>\nDetails at www.sarahanddavid2025.com\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<h3>QR code caption wording<\/h3>\n\n<blockquote style=\"font-size:18px; line-height:1.6; background:#f8f6f3; border-left:3px solid #c9a96e; padding:16px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-style:italic;\">\nScan for all the details<br><br>\nRSVP and travel info: scan the code below<br><br>\nEverything you need: scan to visit our wedding website\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Custom stickers add the finishing touch.<\/strong> From envelope seals to favour labels &#8211; browse <a href=\"https:\/\/printshop.paperlust.co\/categories\/custom-stickers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">custom stickers<\/a> at Paperlust Print Shop, from $0.08 each.<\/p>\n\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n<h3>Whose name goes first on the invitation?<\/h3>\n<p>Traditionally, the bride&#8217;s name comes first. In modern and same-sex invitations, couples often choose alphabetical order, or simply list names by preference. There is no rule that applies to everyone: go with what feels right for you both.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Do I need to spell out the date and time?<\/h3>\n<p>Only for formal invitations. If your wording is traditional (&#8220;request the honor of your presence&#8221;), spelling out the date (&#8220;the fourteenth of June, two thousand and twenty-five&#8221;) and time (&#8220;four o&#8217;clock in the afternoon&#8221;) is expected. For casual or modern invitations, numerals work perfectly: &#8220;June 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<h3>How do I word invitations if we eloped and are having a celebration party?<\/h3>\n<p>Be warm and direct. Let guests know you are already married and that you want to celebrate with them. Something like: &#8220;We tied the knot on [date] in [location] and now we want to celebrate with the people we love most. Join us for dinner and dancing on [date] at [venue].&#8221; Keep the tone joyful rather than apologetic.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Can I mention the gift registry on the invitation?<\/h3>\n<p>Not on the main invitation. Registry details belong on the details card or your wedding website. Printing registry information on the primary invitation is considered poor etiquette because it puts the focus on gifts rather than the celebration. A brief, tasteful line on the details card is the accepted approach.<\/p>\n\n<h3>How do I handle plus ones in the wording?<\/h3>\n<p>The invitation wording itself does not need to address plus ones directly. The guest list is managed through the envelope: address the outer envelope to the named guests only. If a guest is invited with a partner, address the envelope to both names. For ambiguous situations, include a line on the RSVP card: &#8220;___ of ___ guests will attend&#8221; so guests indicate their actual number.<\/p>\n\n<h3>What if the ceremony is religious but the reception is not?<\/h3>\n<p>Use &#8220;request the honor of your presence&#8221; for the ceremony (traditional phrasing for a religious venue), and describe the reception separately either on the main invitation or the details card. There is no conflict in having a religious ceremony and a secular reception: the wording simply reflects each part of the day on its own terms.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Do digital wedding invitations need different wording?<\/h3>\n<p>Not really. The same principles apply: host line, request line, names, date, time, and venue. The main practical difference is that you have more flexibility with length and can link directly to your RSVP form and wedding website. Keep the core wording clean and avoid overcrowding the digital invitation just because you have the space.<\/p>\n\n<h3>How formal should wording be for a backyard wedding?<\/h3>\n<p>Match the wording to the overall feel of the day. A relaxed backyard celebration does not need &#8220;request the honor of your presence&#8221;: something like &#8220;Sarah and David invite you to celebrate their wedding&#8221; or &#8220;Join us in the backyard for a wedding celebration&#8221; is completely appropriate. Guests will take their cue from the invitation, so if the day is casual and fun, let that show in the words you choose.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2>Ready to Put Your Wording into Print?<\/h2>\n\n<p>Once you have your wording sorted, the fun part begins. 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