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So you’ve set a date, chosen a venue, and maybe even settled on a wedding invitation. (If not, our sample kit can help.) Cheers to you! Admittedly, crafting the wording for your wedding invitation can be a little tricky. But fear not: You don’t have to be a wordsmith or Miss Manners to figure it out. We’ve compiled everything you need to know about exactly what to write on each line—and how to handle some of the etiquette situations you’re likely to encounter.

What to include

1. host line.

Wedding invitation wording starts with a host line. Traditionally the bride’s parents are hosting, and so their names come first. But no matter who’s paying for the wedding, listing the names of both sets of parents is acceptable (and gracious). If the couple and their parents are contributing, you can opt for something like, “Together with their parents” or “Together with their families.”

A common way to honor a deceased parent is alongside one of the couple’s names. Here’s an example: “Lauren Martinez, daughter of Marta Martinez,” or “Lauren Martinez, daughter of Robert Martinez and the late Marta Martinez.”

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Host Line Wording Examples

One set of married parents hosting.

Include the parents’ full names (with middle names for very formal weddings). If they have different last names, write “and” to join the two names.

• Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Timothy Williams (very formal; middle name is included)
• Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Williams (formal)
• Mr. and Mrs. Christopher and Sarah Williams (formal; includes both first names)
• Christopher and Sarah Williams (less formal)

One Set of Divorced Parents Hosting

Include the mother’s name first, followed by the father’s name. Do not use “and” to connect the two names; rather, each name should get their own separate line.

• Mrs. Rachel Arroyo
• Mr. Michael Nguyen

Both Sets of Parents Hosting

For different-sex couples, list the bride’s parents’ names at the top of the invite, then the groom’s parents’ names. For same-sex couples, list the names according to preference or in the order that looks best with the invitation design .

• Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wong and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hollis (formal)
• Aaron and Alisha Wong together with Adam and Beatrice Hollis (less formal)

Couple Is Hosting With Their Families

When the couple and both of their families are contributing to the cost of the wedding, many choose to add a line such as “Together with their families” as the host line.

• Together with their families
• Together with our families
• Together with their parents

Couple Is Hosting

If the couple is hosting the wedding themselves, you can skip the host line altogether or start the invitation wording with a warm and welcoming introduction, such as:

• With open hearts
• Together with full hearts
• With great joy
• With hearts full of love and joy

2. Request line

This is where you extend the invitation to attend your wedding, and you can use it to set the tone for your celebration. Here are a few more things to keep in mind:

• “The honor of your presence” is traditionally used to denote a religious service. Some couples opt to spell “honour” using the British spelling to evoke a more formal and traditional feel. (Note: If you’re using “honour” on the invitation, we recommend matching it with “favour,” as in “favour of your reply,” on the RSVP card.)
• “The pleasure of your company” (or variations on this) is used to denote a non-religious ceremony locale.

Request line wording examples

• request the honor of your presence
• request the pleasure of your company
• invite you to celebrate with them
• would love for you to join them

Bridal Veil by Katharine Watson

3. Action line

Here, you’re outlining what you are inviting people to share in (cue the confetti). There are many ways to word this depending on who’s hosting and how formal your wedding will be.

Action line wording examples

• at the marriage of their daughter (if the bride’s parents are hosting)
• at the marriage of their children (if both sets of parents are hosting)
• at the celebration of their union (if the couple is hosting)
• as they say “I do!”
• in celebration of their marriage

4. Couples’ Names

This one might seem easy—until you start thinking about the nitty-gritty details. Whose name goes first? Do you have to include last names? What about middle names? Though there really are no right or wrong answers—do whatever feels most comfortable to you both—here are a few suggestions:

• For different-sex couples, the bride’s name typically goes first, followed by the groom’s name. If the bride’s parents’ names are listed at the top, the bride’s name can just be her first and middle name (without last name). In that case, the groom’s name is either listed in full, or his first and middle names are listed followed by the line “Son of Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Wong.”
• For same-sex couples, you can list the names in alphabetical order by last name or based on what looks best with the design of the invitation.
• For a less formal feel, you may opt to list first names only.

5. Date & Time

Traditionally, the date and time should be spelled out in full. For example, if your ceremony is on September 15, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., the wording should read, “Saturday, the fifteenth of September, two thousand twenty-one, at half after four in the afternoon.” The day of the week and the month should be capitalized, and the year should be lowercase. There is no “and” when spelling out the year.

The time of day should be spelled out as “four o’clock” or “half after four o’clock.” Evening begins at five o’clock. From noon until four o’clock is considered afternoon.

Date & Time Wording Examples

• four o’clock (traditional)
• four o’clock in the afternoon (also acceptable)
• 4:00 p.m. (informal)
• 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon (informal)
• half after four o’clock (traditional)
• half past four o’clock (also acceptable)
• four-thirty in the afternoon (also acceptable)
• 4:30 p.m. (informal)

Heritage by Leah Bisch

6. Location

• List the ceremony venue as follows: “Venue Name” on one line, “City, State” on the following line. For formal weddings, the state name is usually spelled out.
• The venue’s street address is traditionally not included unless the venue is a private residence.
• Zip codes are not usually included.

7. Reception line

If the reception will be at the same location as the ceremony, you can simply say, “Reception to follow” or “Dinner and dancing to follow.” If the reception is at a different location, you can list the venue on the following line or on a separate insert card, called a reception card. And if you’re not serving a full meal, this would be a great place to let guests know by saying something like, “Join us after the ceremony for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and dancing.”

Reception line wording examples

• Reception to follow
• Reception immediately following the ceremony
• Dinner and dancing to follow
• Cake, punch, and merriment to follow (if you’re not serving a full meal)
• Feasting and merriment to follow
• Dining, dancing, and happily ever after to follow

Other Considerations

Dress Code This is optional, but it can be helpful for guests. One exception: If your wedding is black tie, you must include that on the invitation. If you don’t include wedding attire information on the invitation, guests will infer it based on the formality of the wedding invitation itself. For example, if the invitation is formal, guests will likely anticipate a formal affair. A simpler invite suggests wedding attire that leans more casual. The dress code line should be listed on a line following the reception location.

Dress Code Wording Examples

• Black-tie (tuxedos and floor-length gowns)
• Formal attire (suits and dresses)
• Cocktail attire (suits or dress shirts with ties and cocktail dresses)
• Beach-casual (long- or short-sleeve shirts with pants or shorts, sundresses, and sandals)

Wedding Website Typically you don’t print your wedding website on the main invitation card; rather, you should list it on one of a reception card or an additional information card. It’s also a good idea to have your wedding website URL (or the QR code) on your wedding save the date card.

Wording Examples

Who is hosting the wedding?

Complete Your Suite

Wondering what else to send with your wedding invitation? Read on for exactly what you'll need to include.

Good news! Wording the RSVP card (also called the reply card or response card) is a simpler task than the invitation. Here’s what you’ll need to include:

RSVP date : The first piece of information on the card is the reply-by date, which is typically three to four weeks before the wedding. This will give you enough time to get a final head count to the caterer (one week before) and to finalize your seating chart.

Remember to keep the wording consistent with the invitation. For example, “the favor of a reply” typically matches the invitation wording “the honor of your presence.” For less formal wedding invitation wording, such as “request the pleasure of your company,” the RSVP wording would typically be “Kindly reply by” or “Kindly respond by.”

Guest(s) names: Next is a line for guests to write their names, along with checkboxes for accepting or declining the invitation.

Most traditional weddings use the “M” line to indicate the place where guests will write in their names. The “M” itself is meant to designate the first letter of the formal salutation (Mr., Mrs., Miss or Ms.) that the guest would write along with their name(s). For less formal celebrations, we suggest the more straightforward “Name(s)” instead.

Additional information you can include: Meal choices, along with checkboxes or illustrated icons, and a song-request line such as, “We promise to dance if you play __________.”

Inlay Frame by Katharine Watson

Reception Cards

If the ceremony and reception are held at the same venue, include the line “Reception to follow” at the bottom of the invitation. However, if the reception is held at a different location, it should be treated as a separate event—include a separate reception card with the event details as part of the invitation suite.

Activity Card

Activity cards can be very helpful if your wedding has multiple events taking place during the wedding weekend. List all of the festivities open to guests in chronological order. Our complete guide on wedding detail cards will be helpful especially when you have a lot of information to share to your guests.

If you choose not to include the activity card in your invitation suite, make sure you list this information on your wedding website.

Information Card

An information card can be enclosed with your wedding invitation if you’d like to provide any additional wedding details to guests: directions, transportation information, lodging suggestions, etc. Make sure to check out our guide on how to assemble your wedding invitation suite , especially if multiple enclosure cards are involved.

Etiquette FAQs

How do we let guests know we’re having an adults-only wedding.

Address your wedding invitations carefully. If you’re sending formal invitations with both an outer mailing envelope and an inner envelope, list only the names of the invited adult guests on both envelopes. If you’re sending outer envelopes only, list only the names of the invited adult guests. You can also write the names of each invited guest on the response card.

Do not put "adults only" on the wedding invitation . The more tactful, gentler way to get this message across is to encourage family members, wedding-party members, and friends to spread the word to other guests. Do include it on your wedding website.

Where do you include information such as your wedding website and wedding registry?

We don’t advise including your wedding website URL and wedding registry information on the main invitation card itself. An additional insert card in your invitation suite is the best place to put a QR code to your wedding website and/or your website URL (and password if you have one). If you’re already including an insert card with travel information or additional wedding details, you can print the URL on the bottom of that card.

Registry details are not typically included in the invitations. You can put that information on your wedding website. Oh, and if you’d like to ask for money instead of wedding gifts, you can create a cash fund or a gift card registry. Here are some ways to word your request:

• Your presence at our wedding is gift enough, but should you wish to buy us something, we'd greatly appreciate a contribution toward [insert cash fund here, and get specific about what it’s going toward: “buying a home,” “paying for our honeymoon,” etc.].
• We’re so lucky to have everything we need to start our life together. But if you wish to give a gift, we would be so grateful if you could help us make memories by contributing to our honeymoon fund.
• The best gift you could give us is your presence at our wedding. However, if you’re inclined to give us a gift, we would graciously accept a contribution to our [insert cash fund here].

Do you write guests' full names on the wedding invitations?

If following proper wedding invitation etiquette, yes. When you are addressing your invitation envelopes, you should spell their names out in full (title, first name, middle name (optional), and last name). Avoid using nicknames or initials. Be sure to use appropriate social titles as well, addressing married couples as "Mr. and Mrs." or "Mr. and Mr." For more on addressing your invitation envelopes, please see our in-depth guide to wedding envelopes and addressing .

When should our wedding invitations be sent out?

In order to send your wedding invitations in a timely fashion, aim to stick to the following timeline:

• 4–5 months before the wedding: Order wedding invitations
• 6–8 weeks before the wedding: Mail wedding invitations

If you’re hosting a destination wedding or are tying the knot over a holiday weekend, you’ll need to factor in more time so guests can make any necessary travel arrangements. Mail your wedding invitations three months ahead of time.

How much time should we give guests to RSVP for the wedding?

Set your RSVP deadline for three to four weeks before the wedding date. This timeframe will give you enough time to provide your caterer with a final head count, which is usually needed one week before the wedding. An accurate headcount will also allow you to finalize your wedding seating chart .

If some guests still have not responded by your RSVP deadline, give them a quick phone call to follow up.

Who should get a plus-one and who doesn’t?

This is a tricky question, so be sure to tread carefully as you and your partner determine what makes the most sense for your wedding guest dynamics. Here are our general wedding etiquette rules on plus-ones and whether or not you should give guests the opportunity to bring a date to the wedding:

• Married, engaged, and cohabitating guests should get a plus-one.
• Wedding-party members (bridesmaids, groomsmen, etc.) should get a plus-one.
• Guests who have been with their partner for a lengthy amount of time should get a plus-one. This, of course, is tricky. What constitutes a long enough period of time? While this varies for everyone, in general, our rule of thumb is that anyone who has been coupled up with their partner for so long that it would be awkward not to invite them should get a plus-one.
• For everyone else, make a blanket rule, such as “only immediate family members can bring a date” and stick to it.

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The changing faces of “present” and “presentation”.

Present belongs to a group of English words that, with a shift in pronunciation, may be either noun or verb. present [prĕz’ənt] n. (accent on the first syllable) – a gift present [prĭ-zĕnt’] v. (accent on the second syllable) – to introduce, to give an award

In an article about the 2009 Academy Awards, I noticed a third use of present that may be in the process of entering the language:

Best Present : Copresenters Steve Martin and Tina Fey, who’ve been funny together on TV and film, delivered a hilarious tribute to writers that made us want to see them make another movie together. —Erik Pedersen, E! Online

Here Pedersen is using present as a shortened form of presentation . In the way of the web, Pedersen’s words have been copied by numerous bloggers and it may only be a matter of time before we hear present [prē’zĕnt] for presentation the way we hear invite [ĭn’-vīt] in place of invitation .

presentation [prĕz’ən-tā’shən] n. – the act of presenting

A presentation can be a gift, or it can be something like a lecture or a slide presentation.

Evidence that the cropped form present for presentation may have already caught on with some users appears in these headlines used to introduce slide shows on the web:

OM slide Present SHN Membership Slide Present 2006

In looking for examples of this new, unlovely use of present , I came across a (to me) new use of presentation . When used on a wedding invitation, the expression “presentation preferred,” means “forget the gifts, we want cash.”

This comment from a wedding forum shows that not eveyone is comfortable with this use of presentation :

My soon-to-be mother in-law is really against “presentation”, but it’s our wedding, not hers ! I guess when we showed her the sample of the invite, she didn’t notice the “presentation” on it.

Ah, the accelerate of linguistic change!

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8 thoughts on “The Changing Faces of “Present” and “Presentation””

The use of ‘Best Present’ may also be a pun. Could Fey and Martin’s tribute be considered a gift to the writers?

No, no! Please don’t condone it! It’s sloppy and it’s wrong. Oh how I wish there was way to stop these horrible aberrations. Meet (meeting), invite (invitation) – and now present (presentation). Oh dear, just ghastly.

An awful lot of changes are coming from the business and IT worlds. Three Letter Acronyms (or TLA as we like to say) abound. IN Microsoft we use TeleCon as in Dear Sir, Thank you for your Telecon of the 15th. Can mean Telephone Call or Tele Conference.

Arrange any 3 letters in any order and someone will make up a technology to go with it.

BTW – How many TLAs can you make out of the 26 letter alphabet???

Seems that the abbreviation madness that is standard in instant messaging is seeping into standard language. Seems along the lines of dropping words like ‘the’, ‘an’, and so on. Read about that somewhere and it made my eyes spin! How sad. (The abbreviating, not my eyes spinning.)

Charlie (#3), I found it interesting that in speaking about dropping words, you dropped the subject from each of your sentences. I had a supervising teacher (in my student teaching days long ago) who occasionally made a point about this NOT being acceptable in writing (even personal letters, which we still wrote and sent via snail mail in those days), even though he’d allow it in conversation. He NEVER wrote, “Hope you’re doing well.” Of course, he had lovely penmanship, and the letter “I” was never a problem for him.

There are times when, for clarity, even small words should not be dropped, especially from written communication when the reader does not have the added clues of pronunciation and inflection to discern meaning. In today’s post above, I was not sure (because I hadn’t heard PRESENT used to mean presentation) how to pronounce it until Maeve wrote out the pronunciation in context.

Also, I wonder what Miss Manners would have to say about “Presentation Preferred” on wedding invitations! The concept sounds a bit unmannerly to me, as though the “invite” is being sent only so the “invitee” will bring a gift! I suppose I’m in a class with the mother-in-law mentioned above.

Grace S. Oh my goodness (she types as her face turns red). I just re-read what I had posted and you are right! I was unaware of doing that. I am on-line every day, and do a lot of e-mail. It looks like I am morphing into what I was talking about. Oops!

Thank you for pointing that out.

Of course there is a further context in which “present” is used as a noun (now) or adjective, (happening or existing now) and which is frequently used interchangeably with the noun (current) and adjective (currently).

First time on this site, really necessary! I would like to propose another topic (or at least could someone please redirect my inquiry?): when did ‘better’ become a verb? As in “I would like to better myself” or “He is bettering himself by going back to school”. Thank you very much.

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A Complete Guide to Wedding Invitation Wording

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Now that you've picked out your stationery, it's time to take on wedding invitation wording. Whether you want to keep the wording classic and traditional or creative and whimsical is up to you, but whatever route you choose, there are some basic elements that should be included no matter what.

The good news is that the rules of wedding invitation etiquette aren't that complicated. The primary tenets are actually much simpler and more straightforward than you think. And no matter the case, they're there to serve as a guideline. The most important rule of all is that you create a beautiful wedding invitation that represents you, your love, and the big day to come—while also communicating the vital details of the wedding—so feel absolutely free to riff off these wedding invitation wording principles to create your own.

To help guide you, we're breaking down what each line means and what it typically includes.

What to Include on Your Wedding Invitation

All wedding invitations should include the following elements:

• Who's hosting
• The request to come to the wedding
• The names of the couple
• The date and time
• The location
• Reception information
• Separate RSVP card

Wedding Invitation Wording Line by Line

Traditionally, the bride's parents are the hosts of the wedding and are named at the top of the invitation, even for very formal affairs. However, including the names of both sets of parents as hosts is a gracious option no matter who foots the bill . Also, more and more couples these days are hosting their own weddings, or do so together with their parents.

If it's a collaborative affair hosted and paid for by the couple and both sets of parents, you can also use "Together with their parents, Emma and Jax request the pleasure of your company ..."

If you want to include the name of a parent who is deceased , you'll need to rearrange things a bit, as someone who has passed can't actually serve as a host. Try this, for example:

Julia French, daughter of Mr. Adam French and the late Iris French, and Austin Mahoney, son of Mr. Camden and Elizabeth Mahoney, request the honor of your presence at their wedding on the fifth of May, two thousand seventeen at one o'clock in the afternoon The Reagan Library Simi Valley, California Dinner & dancing to follow Black tie required

If the couple's parents are divorced and you want to include both as hosts, you can include them all, just keep each parent on a separate line. If you're going to include the name of a stepparent , keep it on the same line as their partner. It might seem complex at first, but all it requires is a few more lines. This is an example of how a bride with divorced (and remarried) parents worded the wedding invitation:

Dr. Vance and Elizabeth Gregory and Mr. James Abner and Lydia Abner and Mr. Harold and Jane Hyland invite you to the wedding of their children Amy Abner and Charles Hyland 01.06.18 | 4 p.m. Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church Newport, California Reception immediately after

The Request to Attend

There are many ways to ask for the pleasure of your guests' company. Here are few options:

• "the pleasure of your company"
• "at the marriage of their children"
• "would love for you to join them"
• "invite you to celebrate with them"
• "honor of your presence"

The British spelling of "honour" traditionally indicates the ceremony will be held in a church or another house of worship.

The Names of Couple

If their names haven't been included in the host line, they should still take center stage a few lines down. No one would forget to add this to a wedding invitation , of course, but you might be wondering whose name should go first on a wedding invitation? Traditionally the name of the bride always precedes the groom's name. Formal invitations issued by the bride's parents refer to her by her first and middle names, the groom by his full name and title; if the couple is hosting by themselves, their titles are optional.

For same-sex couples, the traditional rule of the woman first and man second isn't applicable. Whether it's "Emily and Zara" or "Zara and Emily," it's going to be lovely either way. When writing their own names, same-sex couples can choose to either go in alphabetical order or simply with what sounds better.

The Date and Time

For formal weddings, everything is written out in full (no numerals). The year is optional (the assumption being your wedding is on the nearest such date). Time of day is spelled out using "o'clock" or "half after five o'clock." The use of a.m. or p.m. is optional. For casual weddings , numerals are fine.

The Location

The street address of a venue is not usually needed unless omitting it would lead to confusion or your wedding is taking place at the host's home . The city and state should be written out in full in either case.

Reception Information

Very formal invitations include this information on a separate card . Otherwise, it can be printed on the wedding invitation itself if there is room; if the ceremony and reception are held in the same location, you may print "and afterward at the reception" or "reception immediately following." When the reception is elsewhere, the location goes on a different line.

Include the time if the wedding reception is not immediately following the ceremony.

Wedding invitation etiquette dictates that the dress code—if you're including it on the invitation—is in the lower right-hand corner of the invitation. If you don't include a note on attire, the invitation itself will indicate the dress code . For example, if the invitation is very fancy, guests will likely be anticipating a formal, black-tie affair, or conversely, an invitation on the simpler side indicates a more casual dress code.

Separate RSVP Card

Most couples choose to include a separate response card for guests to fill out and return in the mail. You also have the option of having people RSVP via your wedding website . If that's the case, include the website address on a separate card, just as you would with an RSVP card, and indicate that guests can let you know if they can come directly on the site.

Wedding Invitation Wording Examples

1. stacey and peter.

With great pleasure Stacey Bullington and Peter Cunningham invite you to join them at the celebration of their marriage Saturday, July 9, 2016 at two thirty in the afternoon Santa Barbara Courthouse - Mural Room Santa Barbara, California Dinner and dancing to follow at Casa de la Guerra

Photo by The Times We Have

2. Isaac and Allison

Isaac + Allison With family & friends, we invite you to celebrate our wedding day. April 11th, 2021 at 6 pm San Jose del Cabo, Mexico at Acre Baja Reception to follow

3. Julia and David

Jerry & Georgian Sadowski and Gary & Georgia Byrne invite you to celebrate with their children, Julia & David on their wedding day Friday | 07 Sep 12 | 3:30 p.m. Cortelyou Commons, DePaul University: Ceremony Peggy Norbert Nature Museum: Reception 6 p.m.

4. Grace and Russell

Grace and Russell Fitzpatrick are gettin' hitched! August 4th 2016 Join us at 5 o'clock The West Palm 825 Oceanside Ave St. Petersburg Merriment to follow

Photo by Judith Rae Photography

5. Samantha and Andrew

Mrs. Mindy Laub Mr. Richard Netkin Mr. and Mrs. Yuval Brash Request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their children Samantha Maxx and Andrew Isaac Saturday, the twenty-first of May Two thousand twenty-two At half after six o'clock Old Westbury Golf and Country Club Old Westbury, New York Black tie

Photo by Madison Emily Hare Photography

6. Chase and Kelianne

Please join us as we celebrate our wedding Chase Mattson & Kelianne Stankus June 9th, 2022 at 5:00 PM Serendipity Garden 12865 Oak Glen Road, Oak Glen, CA 92399

7. Marin and Joseph

Doctor and Mrs. Ronald Kaleya Mr. and Mrs. Barnett Rothenberg invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of their children Marin Sami and Joseph Benjamin Saturday, the twenty-ninth of September Two thousand twelve at six o'clock in the evening Brooklyn Botanic Garden 1000 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, New York Dinner and dancing to follow Black tie invited

Photo by Valorie Darling

8. Andrea & Landon

Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Alvarado, Jr. Request the pleasure of your presence to celebrate the marriage of Andrea & Landon Thompson Saturday, the ninth of October, two thousand twenty-one at five o'clock in the evening One&Only Palmilla San Jose del Cabo, Mexico Reception to follow

Photo by AGP Collective

9. Agee and Alexander

Together with their families Agee Gretta Taylor and Alexander Charles Leinberry Invite you to join them in the celebration of their love Saturday, the twenty-fourth of July Two thousand twenty one At half past four in the afternoon The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch Beaver Creek, Colorado An evening of dinner and dancing to follow Black tie optional

Photo by Kaley from Kansas

10. Jennifer and Andrew

Jennifer and Andrew Invite you to celebrate their wedding Saturday, the third of July Two thousand and twenty-one At half past four o'clock Surrey-Williamson Inn Saratoga Springs, New York Black tie optional

11. Chloe and Matthew

Love is in the air Chloe Marie Sinclair & Matthew James Denton Have the honour of announcing their marriage on Saturday, the tweny-fifth of August Two thousand eighteen at three o'clock in the afternoon Glochester Catholic Church Dublin Ireland C + M

12. Ben and Pilar

We're getting married! Ben & Pilar Please join us 10.11.2014 at 5:30 p.m. Panorama Hills

Photo by Shannon Skloss Photography

13. Kristin and Wyatt

Together with their families Kristin Michelle Sills and Wyatt Alexander Littles Request the pleasure of your company at their wedding celebration Friday, the fifth of November Two thousand twenty one at four o'clock in the evening The Olana 1851 Turbeville Road / Hickory Creek, Texas Adult reception to follow Black tie

Photo by Jana Williams Photography

14. Marielle and Ryan

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15. Felicia and Kellis

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16. Chloe and James

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Kendra Evelyn Ellis & Diallobe Cazembe Johnson Request the honor of your presence on their wedding day Saturday, the fifteenth of January Two thousand twenty two Ceremony will begin at five pm in the afternoon Kempa Villa 71555 Jaguar Way Palm Desert, CA 92260 In loving memory of Benjamin Ellis and Herbert Johnson Reception to follow

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21. Stephanie and Jason

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What Is A Presentation Wedding?

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A wedding PowerPoint presentation is a creative and meaningful way to showcase your love story, share memorable moments, and entertain guests. It is essential for couples, wedding planners, and event organizers to create stunning presentations for wedding planning, showcasing themes, sharing photos, or even for wedding invitations. These templates are 100% customizable and elegant, and can be used to create beautiful and romantic presentations.

To create a memorable slideshow, gather content, choose photos and videos, and customize the presentation using free templates from Canva or Google Slides. The order for Celebrating Matrimony offers two forms for this: the First Form (#45-47) and the Second Form (#45-47).

A wedding PowerPoint presentation allows you to share your love story in a creative way with your guests, making it well worth the effort. It is important to create a memorable slideshow that brings your family and friends into your love story.

A presentation is when all the people attending have the opportunity to personally congratulate the couple during the reception. Wedding presentations are very important as they provide the mood setting of the wedding.

Creating a winning wedding montage requires finding the best platforms to create a winning wedding slide. The traditional “Presentation of the Bride” or “The Giving in Marriage” is the time in the ceremony when the minister asks, “Who gives this?” A wedding presentation is a creative and meaningful way to showcase your wedding memories. With the help of Venngage, creating a beautiful and personalized wedding presentation can be done easily.

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Is $300 a generous wedding gift?

$150-$300. If you’re in the wedding party or close with the couple, how does that affect what you spend on the gift? If it’s a close friend, I usually give more than $250. If it’s local and no travel, I’ll give $50 to $100 more. With wedding season here, we’re back to the old question: How much should I spend on a gift? Etiquette experts don’t give dollar amount recommendations because guests’ financial situations and wedding gift budgets vary. It’s up to you, and no one should feel pressured to spend more than they can afford. A Bankrate.com survey found that guests plan to spend an average of $180 per wedding on gifts. The Knot puts that number at $160. The average gift on Honeyfund is between $125 and $150. These are just averages. Some spend less, some spend more.

How much do you give for a wedding presentation?

The $100 mark is the starting point, and gifts between $100 and $150 are average. McNamara: That’s a tough question. They should give what they can afford, but it should be between $150 and $250. That’s what dinner and alcohol cost the couple. Advice about everything from when you can go off-registry to how much to spend. You know not to RSVP late, not to get drunk over cocktail hour and what to wear. Even those who have been to many weddings still don’t know what to give. What are the rules for wedding gifts today? We asked the pros about common wedding gift questions. Lauren Hughes, Alison McGill, and Alexandra McNamara will help you make wedding gift decisions as we head into wedding season. Should you buy gifts that aren’t on the registry?

What does presentation mean on a wedding invitation?

“Presentation Preferred” on a wedding invitation means no gifts. They want money at the event.

Is $100 enough for a wedding gift from a couple?

Wedding gifts for guests are usually around $50-$100. Siblings and extended family give $100-$150. Is $100 enough for a wedding gift? It’s fine if you’re not the mother of the bride or close relative. These figures are just guidelines. You can’t make someone give more or less. What does wedding etiquette say about giving cash as a wedding gift? Money is a great gift for modern newlyweds. Many people are now in no hurry to get married and prefer to settle their relationship later. Presents are optional, especially if they are not what they expected. It’s better to get money and spend it on a trip or new furniture. The amount of cash given at a wedding depends on:

How much should I give for a wedding presentation?

They suggest spending between $50 and $75 on coworkers or distant relatives. Friends or relatives, $75-$100. For close friends, family members, or wedding party members, spend 100 to 150 dollars. Bringing a gift to a wedding is usually only done if you buy something off the registry. If you’re not sure what to get, follow the registry website’s instructions and avoid the hassle of wrapping the present yourself!

11. Can I buy gifts not on the wedding registry? It’s okay to buy gifts that aren’t on the registry. Emily Post says guests can choose whatever they want, even if the couple has a registry. If you choose an off-registry item, make sure it’s something they’ll love. “It’s best to follow the couple’s wishes,” says Carlson. “If you know the couple well and are sure your gift is what they want, go for it.”

Do you need a wedding slideshow?

Weddings are big. A lot goes into planning and celebrating a wedding. A wedding slideshow is a great way to capture the emotion of the day and show off a couple’s love story.

Let’s look at what it takes to make a wedding slideshow and why you should consider it. How to Make a Wedding Slideshow. A wedding slideshow is unique to you and your spouse. What works for one couple might not work for you. You can make your own slideshow to show your love story. No wedding is the same, so think of your slideshow as another part of wedding planning to match your theme. Everything from colors and music to photos and words. Make it special to you. Start with…

How to write a presentation on a wedding invite?

Wedding invitations: host line. The first line on a wedding invitation is for the hosts. … Please come. … The couple’s names. … Date and time. … Venue location. … Reception details. … What to wear. Now you can decide on the wording for your wedding invitations. Good news: It’s easier to decide what to write on wedding invitations than to pick a design. We’re sharing wedding invitation wording etiquette (with examples) below to help you. Your wedding invitations should be informative. It should say who is getting married, who is hosting, where and when the ceremony and reception will take place. Everything else goes on your wedding website. Your invitations can show your wedding style. If you’re having a black-tie wedding, formal wording is best. However, don’t be afraid to be creative with your wedding invitations if that’s what you want. You can do what you want with your invitations. Read more about traditions you can leave behind. We’ve included informal and formal wedding invitation wording samples for all types of celebrations. Plus, read up on the most common wedding invitation wording questions so you can get it right.

Is $500 a good wedding gift?

Give at least $100 per person. If you bring a guest, you should give at least $200. I’ve given up to $500 for close friends. It feels good to help pay for an experience, not a thing that may break. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and there’s something in the air. It’s wedding season. Before you know it, you’ll have save-the-dates on your fridge. Weddings can be expensive, and your wallet might not share the same sentiment. Weddings can be expensive and confusing when it comes to spending. You might get a dress code, but not an FAQ on wedding gifts. There are many ways to give gifts. You can go the normal registry route, the honeymoon registry route, or give cash. The latter is popular, but is there an agreed-upon amount to give?

It varies from person to person. Zola says the average wedding gift is $50-$100, while The Knot says guests spend $160. The amount increases if the couple has close friends or family. Most of our readers agreed.

Is $200 enough for a wedding?

A $200 wedding gift is thoughtful. It’s often seen as a lot, but what’s appropriate depends on your relationship with the couple and local customs.

How to do a wedding presentation?

Gather photos from both families for the wedding slideshow. Guests from both sides will be there. … Upload your photos. … Edit the photos. … Test your display. … Find an easy video editing app.

How much money do couples get at their wedding?

The average U.S. wedding guest spends $160 on cash gifts. You can give anything from $100 to $1,000.

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As an enthusiastic wedding planner, my goal is to furnish couples with indelible recollections of their momentous occasion. After more than ten years of experience in the field, I ensure that each wedding I coordinate is unique and characterized by my meticulous attention to detail, creativity, and a personal touch. I delight in materializing aspirations, guaranteeing that every occasion is as singular and enchanted as the love narrative it commemorates. Together, we can transform your wedding day into an unforgettable occasion that you will always remember fondly.

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Wedding invite wording: the complete guide

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Once you’ve sent out the save-the-dates , the next piece of wedding communication your guests will receive is the official wedding invitation. Wedding invite wording and design go hand-in-hand; together, they communicate everything a guest needs to know about and can expect from your upcoming wedding.

Generally, wedding invitations are sent six to eight weeks before a wedding, but this time frame can vary depending on the length of the engagement and whether the wedding will take place locally or in a far-off destination.

There can be some pressure to abide by tradition and etiquette in the wording of the invitation, which can make it challenging to get the invite just right so that your personalities still shine through. We’ve put together this guide to help you perfect any wedding invitation’s wording, whether formal, casual or unique.

Table of contents

• Line-by-line wording of a wedding invite
• Match your invitation design to the wording
• Formal invitation wording
• Casual invitation wording

Line-by-line wording of a wedding invitation

A wedding invitation has a few jobs. The most important is to give guests all the details they need to prepare for your wedding, like the time, location and dress code. It also includes other information that could factor into whether a recipient attends, like whether children are invited.

Wedding invitations can look very different from each other, but for the most part, they include the same information. Wording can be formal or casual, depending on the type of wedding the couple has chosen.

Take a look at these two wedding invitation wording examples, one more formal and the other quite casual:

Source: CLCreative via 99 designs by Vista

Caption: Source: T o n k a via 99 designs by Vista

Are you inviting guests to a formal wedding that will follow many traditional conventions? Then opt for formal wording. If your wedding is more casual, like a barefoot ceremony on a beach or an evening in a renovated factory space, feel free to write your invitations in the same tone you use when chatting with friends.

No matter what style you go for, or your level of formality, your wedding invite wording will look something like this:

Source: via VistaPrint

As you brainstorm your wedding invitation wording, think about how you’ll present the following information:

Couple’s names 

You and your partners’ names are the most stand-out pieces of text on the invitation. To draw the recipient’s eye first, the names should be the largest or brightest words on the page.

Traditionally, the couple’s parents host the wedding, rather than the couple themselves. If you or your partner’s parents (or both) are paying for most or all of the wedding, you may want to consider them the hosts and include their names in the invitation.

If either set of parents are divorced, list them separately on your invitation. For example, “Catherine Hidalgo and Robert Scalia request the honor of your presence at the wedding of their daughter, Sarah Scalia.”

The wedding date is a prominent piece of information to include on the invitation, so include it even if you sent save-the-dates. You can choose to present your date in numerical or word form.

After the date, include the time that the wedding proceedings will kick off. You can keep this simple and list the time numerically, like 5 pm or 3:30 pm, as is used in more casual invite wording.

Alternatively, the time is often spelled on out more formal invitations:

• At three o’clock in the afternoon
• At half-past five in the evening

Another key piece of information to include is where the ceremony will be held. Here are a few wording examples: 

• At the Sunrise Resort in Palm Springs, CA
• St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Bethlehem, PA
• At our home [include address]

If the reception will be at another venue, make sure to mention this below or in an enclosure card. List all venues so guests can look them up—knowing where to go is part of preparing to attend a wedding.

Address and map

After naming the venue, including its address, you might also include a map of the venue (this information can go on the back of the invitation), depending on the invitation’s design.

Source: Wedding invitation design by lliiaa via 99 designs by Vista

Point guests in the direction of your wedding website by including the URL on the invitation. Here, they can find all of the information they need for the big day, as well as browse your registry, select meal options and RSVP.

Include a QR code that directs invitation recipients to your wedding website. 

• Reception to follow

A quick note along the lines of “reception to follow” lets guests know to plan for a longer evening of festivities after the ceremony. Here are a few ways to phrase this: 

• Please join us for a cocktail reception afterward
• Dinner and dancing to follow

If the reception is at a separate venue, include the name and address here or on an enclosure card. An enclosure card is an additional piece of communication that’s sent alongside a wedding invitation and can include directions to the venue, accommodation information or guidelines for guests to follow at the venue.

The invite should also include RSVP information, including the date to respond by, and instructions, such as a QR code directing guests to the wedding website or an email address to send RSVPs to. However, this may be on a separate enclosure card, rather than the invitation itself.

You may include a brief description of your wedding’s dress code, such as:

• Black tie optional
• Cocktail attire requested
• Dress casual
• Creative black tie suggested
• Please dress to impress! Semi-formal attire requested.
• We’ll be on a beach, so please dress for the occasion!

If you aren’t sure how to describe the dress code you’d like, find the correct terminology online and include it in the invitation. Using established terminology enables guests to look up specific dress codes, which can eliminate confusion and wardrobe mishaps.

Give guests directions regarding wedding gifts, such as a QR code to your registry or a note about where you are registered. You can also request that guests abstain from gifts or direct them to a favored charity as an alternative, by using the following wording:

• In lieu of gifts, we request that guests make a donation to the local food bank
• No gifts please; your presence is more than enough for us

Parking instructions

On the invitation or enclosure card, include parking instructions for guests. Note this if you’re providing a shuttle from the accommodation to the venue. Also mention if there will be valet parking at the venue. 

A wedding invitation includes critical information about who is invited. While it’s obvious that the individual who receives the invitation is invited, clear wording eliminates any confusion about whether they may bring a plus one and/or their children. 

When you invite a married guest or a guest in a serious relationship, invite them as a couple, not an individual and a plus one. Plus ones are reserved for guests who are single or newly dating a partner. 

Include plus one information with the invitation, either on the enclosure card or the RSVP section of your wedding website. Guests can RSVP for themselves and their plus one if they have one.

The wedding invite wording should also mention whether children are welcome at the ceremony and reception. Here are a few examples of appropriate wording for this section, with varying formality levels:

• Please note, this will be an adults-only celebration
• Parents need a break sometimes, so come ready to enjoy an adults-only celebration
• Children are welcome! We can’t wait to celebrate with your whole family!
• The couple kindly requests an adults-only celebration.
• We respectfully request no children under 16.
• To allow all guests to relax and enjoy the festivities, the couple has chosen to host an adults-only event.
• We love your children very much, but adults need to party sometimes! Please enjoy an adults-only celebration.

State your request in polite, straightforward language that matches your chosen formality level. Here are examples of casual and formal phrasing for this common request:

• Let’s all be present together! Please leave your phone in your bag during the ceremony
• The couple requests that no phones be used during the ceremony

A quote 

Quotes can also be meaningful additions to wedding invitation wording. You might choose to use a quote to grab the recipient’s attention at the top of the page or to wrap the invitation up nicely in the final line. The quote can be romantic, funny, inspirational, or taken from a favorite song, poem or book.

Match the wording to your wedding invitation design

An invitation’s second-most important job is to set the tone for the wedding. Typically, a wedding invitation incorporates design elements that communicate the couple’s chosen wedding aesthetic, like a monochrome invitation with a serif font for a sophisticated minimalist wedding or a light-colored invite with botanical imagery for a relaxed wedding in natural surroundings.

Determining your theme and formality level for the wedding ceremony and reception are decisions you’ll make early on in the planning process. These decisions, such as whether your wedding will be a formal banquet hall dinner or a casual rooftop party, inevitably inform your wedding invitation design and wording. 

Familiarizing yourself with the concept of brand copy can help your wedding invitation wording strike the right tone. Reading examples of marketing emails from different brands, you’ll notice that luxury brands use more formal language in their communications, while startups and tech brands tend to use more conversational language to express a more casual image. Think about this as you write your wedding invitation—what image are you aiming to convey?

Many of the same concepts that apply to brand identity can be applied to wedding planning . Design choices like color palette , font , imagery and visual hierarchy communicate your values and the type of atmosphere you aim to create at your wedding.

Nautical-themed wedding invitation design. Source: by Motiff Media® via 99designs by Vista.

Because a wedding invitation is the most significant piece of communication guests receive, it’s often the strongest instance of your wedding’s “branding.” They’ll also encounter this branding throughout your other communications, at pre-wedding parties and through the day-of decorations, signage and customized elements like cocktail napkins .

Creating your design

Think about the overall vibe you want your wedding invitations to have. For example, you might want a traditional-looking invitation with serif fonts and lots of white and formal language. Take a look at our monogram theme for inspiration. If you’re leaning toward a boho vibe, the invite might be more colorful, using modern font and conversational language, found in the pretty and playful theme designs.

Brainstorm your values and preferences with your partner if you’re not quite sure about your wedding invitation look. You can work together to create a mood board and draw inspiration from the images you choose.

Exercises you can do to explore your wedding aesthetic are:

• Imagine what guests will say about your wedding after it’s happened. What were their favorite parts? What sticks in their minds the most?
• How would you represent your relationship visually? 
• If your wedding was a person, what would they be like?

Ask yourselves, what are some of the most memorable weddings you’ve attended and what made them memorable.

Wedding invite wording ideas

Casual wedding invitation wording.

Wedding invitation wording can be slightly casual, somewhat casual or very casual. The right tone depends on the style of your wedding. For example, you might use invitation wording that aligns with traditional phrasing but feels modern. Or you might write a wedding invitation that’s tonally similar to a birthday party invite—celebratory, informational and setting the tone for fun. You might even choose to go very casual and use language that’s not far off from how you communicate in texts, depending on your guests and aesthetic.

Fun illustrations and color combinations matched with casual wedding invitation wording. Source: by Creeventer via 99designs by Vista

Formal wedding invitation wording

Writing a formal invitation can be the easiest option because many examples are available online. This is also the most prescriptive tone to take for a wedding invite, so it can be easy to get your wording just right by following guidelines. Avoid contractions and unnecessary words in a formal wedding invitation by sticking to traditional wording and formatting.

Formal wedding invitation design matched with formal wording. Source: via VistaPrint

What is the best tone for a wedding invitation?

Whether you choose formal or casual wording, a wedding invitation should have an upbeat, optimistic voice with a celebrative tone. It’s a wedding, after all! If you’re still not sure about your wedding invite wording, share a draft with members of your wedding party to get their input.

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Invitation guidelines for you to follow (or to break), even in 2020

F iguring out your wedding invitation wording is all about figuring out what the rules are… and then figuring out how you want to strategically break them (kind of like all of wedding planning right?). Now, figuring out your wedding invitation wording in 2020… that’s just an added challenge.

Your job is to come up with wording that makes you and your partner happy and causes minimal family stress. Because for whatever reason, family (being family) sometimes use wedding invitations as a flashpoint to unpack allll the family drama.

Invitation Suite including Handmade Ornate Frame Invitation , Refined Save the Date , and Bad Dancing RSVP card. Photo by The Poffs .

2020 Tip : If you’re sending a Save the Date, Change the Date, or reissuing an invitation for a new plan… you don’t want to leave anything up to the imagination. So, feel free to be creative, but also ask someone to double check your work so that you know your guests are getting all the information they need.

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Because of that, the conventional structure of wedding invitations can be a helpful starting point. Here is a general outline of how the wedding invitation often breaks down, with specific examples to follow.

Black Tie Option invitation from Minted

What To Include In Your Wedding Invitation Wording, Line By Line

• The Host Line: The first line of the wedding invitation is where you list who’s hosting the wedding. In times past, the bride’s family always hosted (and paid for) the wedding. Thankfully, those days are done. Hosting the wedding is, in the end, a (mostly meaningless) honor that you get to choose how to pass out. Both (or all) your sets/singles of parents can be listed as hosts. If you have five sets of parents and you want to list them all—go for it. One set of parents might be listed as hosts. You can host the wedding yourself, in which case the lines are reversed “Terry and Renee invite you to…” or the host line is omitted entirely. You can also make the host line more general “Together with their families.” There are two issues worth noting here. Firstly, no matter who says what in the course of guilting you, the host line on the wedding invitation isn’t for sale; it’s an honor that you should bestow in a way that makes you feel comfortable. Names are not listed in order of who paid more (or who paid at all). And secondly, this particular honor is generally only used for the living (since these people are, ostensibly, inviting you to a party). A common way to honor the dead is to alongside a member of the couple’s name as “Renee Smith, daughter of Beth Smith,” or “Renee Smith, daughter of Iris Milfrid and the late Beth Smith.”
• The Invitation Line:  This is where you actually invite people. “The honor of your presence” is traditionally used to denote a religious service while “The pleasure of your company” is used to denote a secular one, though you can use any phrasing you want. This is where you actually ask people to join you, so feel free to set the tone with anything from “Invite you to share their joy as…” to “Want you to come party with us when…”
• The Names: This line seems self-evident until you start thinking about the details. Whose name goes first? (That honor traditionally belongs to the bride, but what if there are two brides? Or all grooms? Or you just don’t want to do it that way?) Will you list both last names, or one last name, or no last names? Will the names be on the same line or different lines? There are no right or wrong answers (though I’m partial to listing everyone’s last name), but several good questions.
• The Action Line: What are you inviting people to share in? Traditionally, with the bride’s parent’s hosting, this line read something like “At the marriage of their daughter,” but your line might read “At the celebration of their marriage,” “As they exchange vows of love and commitment,” or “As they finally tie the knot.”
• The Information: This is the one line where I strongly advise you to stick to the basics, since you want people to actually come to this thing. Time, date, and location should all be listed (though the address does not have to be, assuming it’s otherwise easy to find, like on a details card).
• The Party Line: What’s coming after the wedding? This is both your time to get celebratory and your time to give guests a solid idea of what to expect. If you’re not serving a full meal, this would be a great place to say “Cake, punch, and revelry to follow”; this line could also say “Dinner and dancing immediately following,” or inform them of a gap of time or location change, “Party to follow at 7 pm at Delfina.” You can also use this line to just get creative and set the tone for the celebration. “Wild celebration to follow,” “Confetti and magic to follow,” “Join us for an intimate dinner following…” Here, the sky really is the limit.

2020 Tips : We all know it’s a go with the flow kind of thing these days. Don’t be afraid to put “Invite you to join us onilne,” for the invitation line, or “An outdoor, socially distanced, but totally fun party to follow,” on the party information line. This is your event and your invitation, so you have to tell folx what to expect.

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For more specifics, we’ve provided some wedding invitation wording samples that vary from classic to whimsical.

Wedding Invitation Wording Examples In Various Styles

Bolder Letterpress Invitations from Minted

Sweet And Simple Wedding Invitation Wording

Together with their families Alexis Lee West and Taylor Eliot Keegan request the pleasure of your company at the celebration of their marriage Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Dinner and dancing to follow ——— With great pleasure Alexis Lee West & Taylor Eliot Keegan invite you to join them at the celebration of their marriage Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Dinner and dancing to follow ——— The honor of your presence is requested at the marriage of Alexis Lee West and Taylor Eliot Keegan Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Reception immediately to follow The Boathouse 163 Greenwood Avenue ——— With great joy you are invited to celebrate the marriage of Alexis Lee West and Taylor Eliot Keegan Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Dinner, Dancing & Merriment to follow ——— Because you have shared in our lives and supported our love, we Alexis Lee West and Taylor Eliot Keegan request the pleasure of your company at our marriage Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Reception to immediately follow ——— We’re getting married! Alexis & Taylor 06.08.2019 at 4:30 p.m. The Prospect Pavilion Cake and punch reception to follow

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Traditional Wedding Invitation Wording

Mom Name Dad & Step-Mom Name request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Alexis Lee West to Taylor Eliot Keegan son of Other Mom Name and Step-Dad Name Other Dad Name Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Dinner and dancing to follow ——— Mom Name and Dad Name Other Mom Name and Step-Dad Name Step-Mom Name and Other Dad Name request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their children Alexis Lee West and Taylor Eliot Keegan Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Reception to follow ——— Mom Name and Dad Name request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Alexis Lee West to Taylor Eliot Keegan Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Reception to follow ——— Mom Name invites you to share in the celebration of the marriage of her daughter Alexis Lee West to Taylor Eliot Keegan Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Dinner and dancing to follow ——— Mom Name Mom Name and Dad Name invite you to share in their love and joy at the marriage of their children Alexis Lee West and Taylor Eliot Keegan Saturday, the eighth of June Two thousand nineteen at four-thirty in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Dinner and dancing to follow Black tie encouraged ——— Together with their families (and cats) Alexis Lee West to Taylor Eliot Keegan Request the honor of your presence as they Tie the knot Saturday, June Eighth, Two Thousand Nineteen At four-thirty in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York ——— Mom Name and Dad Name request your presence at the wedding of their daughter Alexis Lee and Taylor Eliot son of Mom Name and Dad Name Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Dinner and dancing to follow

Retro Invitation from Blush and Blossom Paper on Etsy

Fun Wedding Invitation Wording

Alexis Lee West and Taylor Eliot Keegan Are Gettin’ Hitched! Please join us For a celebration of love, friendship, laughter, and family Saturday, June 7, 2019 at 4:30 in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Fabulous food, fun, and festivities to follow ——— Alexis Lee West and Taylor Eliot Keegan Invite you to join the fun as they stand together before family and friends extending their friendship to include the vows of marriage. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 4:30 in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Dinner, dancing, and merriment to follow ——— Girl met Girl. For the rest of the story join Alexis Lee West and Taylor Eliot Keegan Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Dinner, Dancing & Merriment It’s outside, so stiletto heels might be a problem! ——— Alexis Lee West and Taylor Eliot Keegan are tying the knot! Saturday, June 8, 2019 at four-thirty in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Dinner, Dancing & Merriment to follow Please bring an instrument if you have one ——— Because you have believed in them, Celebrated with them, Loved and encouraged them, We, Ingrid West, Chad West, North West, Andrew Keegan, and Brad Keegan, Invite you to join us in honoring our siblings Alexis Lee West and Taylor Eliot Keegan As they celebrate the beginning of their adventure together Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon Dinner and dancing immediately following ceremony Bring your dancing shoes ——— Alexis “It’ll be a cold day in hell” West and Taylor “Not in a million years” Keegan invite you to join them as they swallow their words and join in marriage Saturday, the eighth of June two thousand nineteen at half-past four in the afternoon Frolicking and food immediately following the ceremony ——— What are you doing Saturday, June 8th at 4:30 PM? Nothing? Wonderful! Then get yourself to The Prospect Pavilion! Alexis and Taylor with the support of their families wish you to witness and celebrate their wedding reception to follow ——— Love truly, drink deeply, and dance badly Alexis and Taylor are getting married June 8, 2019 The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York Open bar, so you know it’s on! ——— He asked, and she said yes… or was it the other way around? However it happened Alexis Lee and Taylor Eliot are getting married and ask you to join them on Saturday, the eighth of June Two thousand nineteen at four-thirty in the afternoon at The Prospect Pavilion Brooklyn, New York

Marked Wedding Invitation from Minted

Non-Traditional Wedding Invitation Wording Samples

Please join Alexis Lee West and Taylor Eliot Keegan as they exchange vows and together with their son, Michael, celebrate their family Saturday, June 8, 2019 4:30 in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York ——— Mom Name and Dad Name Invite you to join the family for a reception honoring Alexis and Taylor New Last Name Saturday, June 8, 2019 4:30 in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion 409 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, New York ——— Please join us As we celebrate new beginnings and new love at the marriage of Alexis Lee West to Taylor Eliot Keegan Saturday, June 8, 2019 4:30 in the afternoon The Prospect Pavilion Cocktails, Dinner, and Dancing to follow

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Change the Dates

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are changing our wedding date Please save our new date August 18, 2022 ——— We’ve decided to postpone New details coming soon ——— Please mark your calendars with our new wedding date! We can’t wait to celebrate with you ——— Well, this stinks! COVID tries to ruin the party again Mandy & Paul won’t let that happen, and have decided to postpone their wedding New date, same time: Sunday, May 18, 2021 at Four O’clock pm ——— Due to the unforeseen circumstances, the wedding of Sam and Kyle has been postponed. We have decided to have a small immediate family ceremony on September 25, 2020. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate our full guest list at this time. We anticipate having a wedding celebration at a later date. We will be sure to send you an invitation when we have a new date picked. Please visit our website for more information. www.weddingwebsitehere.com

Offbeat Wedding Announcement from Minted

Wedding and elopement announcements

Because your love and friendship have made us who we are, we are very happy to share the news. With the love in our hearts, and just our families by our side, we exchanged vows in a private ceremony on the twenty-fifth of August two thousand twenty in Dallas, Texas. Although you were not there in person, you were there in our hearts. ——— Love made us do it and 2020 couldn’t stop us We tied the knot with a private ceremony and all of you in our hearts on May 22, 2020 ——— Although we couldn’t have you there in person, you were with us on our special day We were married on Saturday, June 14 in Sacramento, California

Plain Paint Details Card from Minted

Details cards

Details cards have always had a place in a wedding invitation suite. They come in handy for sharing all the information from travel information to website links and venue addresses to attire information.

In 2020, they have become even more vital as weddings continue to happen, but require extra precautions and information be shared with guests. Your details card can be the perfect place to let guests know about your COVID precautions and changes to the overall plan. Don’t be afraid to add a zoom link for folx who will join from afar.

As we approach our reimagined wedding day We want to thank you for considering joining us. We know that any gatherings outside your household pose a risk during these times, and while we want you with us, we respect your personal decision whether or not to attend. To mitigate the risks, we have moved our wedding outside, will be requiring masks, will have individually packaged meals, and are limiting the party to 25 people who promise to maintain social distancing. We request that each guest get a COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours before our wedding, and plan to quarantine and monitor their health for 14 days after. Please take your temperature before the party, plan to avoid hugging and handshaking, and keep your mask on at all times (except when you’re eating and drinking). Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns leading up to the day. We cannot wait to safely celebrate our marriage with you.

What wedding invitation wording did you use? If you had to do it again, would you make any changes? Photos of your invitations for cute bonus points (we know y’all have good taste).

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Formal Wedding Invitation Wording

In accordance with long-standing traditions, the following etiquette guidelines apply to the wording of formal wedding invitations:

Names and Spelling

• A wedding invitation is issued by the host(s). The hosts' name(s) are spelled out and include middle names and titles.
• Titles such as Mr. and Mrs. are not spelled out. Doctor should be spelled out, unless the name would be too long to fit on one line.
• The phrase "the honour of your presence" is used when the ceremony will take place in a house of worship. Honour is spelled with a "u" in the British fashion. For other venues "the pleasure of your company" is the traditional wording.
• If the bride shares her parents' last name, only her first and middle name are used.
• The groom's name is spelled out, and is preceded by a title. For example: Mr. Stephen Eugene Hall.

Time and Date

• The date is also spelled out, as is the year. Note that there is no "and": two thousand twenty-three.
• The day of the week and the month are capitalized; the year is not.
• Use the phrase "half after" when indicating time, rather than "half past" or "four-thirty."
• The phrases "in the afternoon" and "in the evening" are not necessary.
• Provide the city and state of the wedding location. The state is spelled in full, but may be omitted if all guests are local.
• "RSVP," which is an abbreviation of the French “Répondez, s’il vous plaît,” means "please respond." Each of the following usages is correct: RSVP, R.S.V.P., r.s.v.p., R.s.v.p. and "The favour of a reply is requested."
• RSVP is only used on reception invitations or combination wedding/reception invitations; it's not used on wedding-only invitations. When used, it goes on the lower left.
• RSVP on its own indicates that replies should be sent to the return address on the outer envelope of the invitation. If you want replies sent to a different postal address, or to include an email address or phone number as alternative methods for sending replies, add this information below the RSVP:

RSVP 4010 Oak Lane Essex Fells, NJ 07021 973-555-1234

• RSVP isn't necessary if you're including stamped addressed reply cards unless you'd like to give your guests another way to respond, such as an email address or a phone number.

Details and Differences

• The wording for a Jewish wedding invitation differs only in that "and" is used instead of "to" between the bride and groom's names.
• When a Roman Catholic mass is part of the ceremony, invitations may include "and your participation in the offering of a Nuptial Mass" beneath the groom's name.
• Don't mention gifts or attire on the wedding invitation. If necessary, "Black tie" may be written in the lower right on a reception invitation.
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Wedding Invitation Wording: Tips And Samples

Having issues with your wedding invitation wording? Check out the following tips and sample invites to make the process waaaaay easier on yourself.

Invite Tips

• Spell out words such as avenue, doctor and junior. If you’re short on space and dealing with long names, use abbreviations, but otherwise spell everything out.
• Spell out middle names. If you are once again short on space, remove the middle name completely.
• Write out dates and times, such as “the fifth of July.”
• Use “honor of your presence” if having your ceremony in a religious house. If not, use “pleasure of your company.”
• Give the word “and” its own separate line when using it to join bride and groom names.
• Use the word “Miss” or “Ms.” only if desired.
• Placing the parents’ names on the invite? Use the bride’s last name only if her last name is different from her parents.
• Use the words “to” and “and” based on personal preference.

Sample Invites

Use these sample invites to write your own invitations!

Traditional Church Ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Robert John Clark request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Sarah Jane to Mr. Colin Daniel Miller Saturday, the seventh of June Two thousand and fourteen at half after five o’clock Church of Christ Chicago, Illinois

Roman Catholic

“Nuptial mass” is generally included in Roman Catholic wedding invitations.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert John Clark request the honor of your presence at the Nuptial Mass uniting their daughter Sarah Jane and Mr. Colin Daniel Miller in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony Saturday, the seventh of June Two thousand and fourteen at half after five o’clock St. Pius Catholic Church Chicago, Illinois

Bridal Couple as Hosts–Sample 1

The honor of your presence is requested at the marriage of Ms. Sarah Jane Clark to Mr. Colin Daniel Miller Saturday, the seventh of June Two thousand and fourteen at half after five o’clock Church of Christ Chicago, Illinois

Bridal Couple as Hosts–Sample 2

Ms. Sarah Jane Clark and Mr. Colin Daniel Miller request the honor of your presence at their marriage Saturday, the seventh of June Two thousand and fourteen at half after five o’clock Church of Christ Chicago, Illinois

Both Parents Hosting/Jewish Wedding

Mr. and Mrs. Robert John Clark Mr. and Mrs. John Michael Miller request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their children Sarah Jane Clark and Colin Daniel Miller Saturday, the fourth of January Two thousand and fourteen at half after six o’clock City Club Chicago, Illinois

Both Parents Hosting

Mr. and Mrs. Robert John Clark Mrs. Caroline Butler Miller Mr. John Michael Miller request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of Sarah Jane Clark to Mr. Colin Daniel Miller Saturday, the fourth of January Two thousand and fourteen at half after six o’clock City Club Chicago, Illinois

Parents of the Bride Hosting–Divorced Edition

Mrs. Linda Clark Williams Mr. and Mrs. Robert John Clark request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Sarah Jane to Mr. Colin Daniel Miller Saturday, the seventh of June Two thousand and fourteen at half after five o’clock Church of Christ Chicago, Illinois

One Parent Hosting

Mrs. Robert John Clark requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter Sarah Jane to Mr. Colin Daniel Miller Saturday, the seventh of June Two thousand and fourteen at half after five o’clock Church of Christ Chicago, Illinois

Invite That Includes Reception Wording

Mr. and Mrs. Robert John Clark request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Sarah Jane to Mr. Colin Daniel Miller Saturday, the fourteenth of June Two thousand and fourteen at half after five o’clock City Club Chicago, Illinois and afterwards at the reception

Reception Invite Only

Mr. and Mrs. Robert John Clark request the pleasure of your company at the marriage reception of their daughter Sarah Jane and Mr. Colin Daniel Miller Saturday, the fourteenth of June Two thousand and fourteen at seven o’clock City Club Chicago, Illinois

Reception on a Later Date

Mr. and Mrs. Robert John Clark request the pleasure of your company at a reception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Colin Daniel Miller Saturday, the fourteenth of June Two thousand and fourteen at seven o’clock City Club Chicago, Illinois

Wedding at Home of Friends or Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Robert John Clark request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Sarah Jane to Mr. Colin Daniel Miller Saturday, the fourteenth of June Two thousand and fourteen at half after five o’clock 210 Sunset Drive Chicago, Illinois and afterwards at the reception

Wedding at Bride’s Parents’ House

Mr. and Mrs. Robert John Clark request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Sarah Jane to Mr. Colin Daniel Miller Saturday, the fourteenth of June Two thousand and fourteen at half after five o’clock 723 Woodvale Drive Chicago, Illinois and afterwards at the reception

Second Wedding With Children Hosting

Mr. Jim Connor Adams Miss Jennifer Krista Adams Miss Carrie Anne Jones request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their parents Kelly Denise Adams and Raymond Anderson Jones Saturday, the fourteenth of June Two thousand and five at half after five o’clock Church of Christ Chicago, Illinois

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Wedding Invitation wording etiquette

After selecting the perfect invitation design, the next step is to carefully consider the wording. Wedding invitation wording entails including essential details like the date, time, and location, but there are other important aspects to address as well.

First and foremost, it is crucial to note that additional information such as the wedding website, directions, valet information, and accommodations will be provided on a separate insert card. Having a wedding website allows for sharing registry details, which are not traditionally included as a written card in the invitation package.

Ensuring a professional and engaging tone throughout the invitation will set the right expectations for your guests and help them navigate the event smoothly.

The host line

The first line of the wedding invitation is where you indicate the hosts of the wedding, traditionally the ones who are financially supporting the event. In the past, this responsibility usually fell on the bride’s parents, and mentioning their names on the host line was a way of showing gratitude for their generosity. However, in modern times, more couples are either self-funding the wedding (in which case, you can skip the host line altogether) or receiving financial contributions from both sets of parents. In this scenario, you can either list the names of all parents or opt for a simpler approach such as “Together with their parents” or “Together with their families.”

• Traditionally, using the word “and” between two names indicates that those individuals are married.
• If your parents are divorced and you want to include both as hosts, you can include all of their names, ensuring that each parent is listed on a separate line.
• If you wish to include the name of a stepparent, place it on the same line.
• Hosts who are not married should be listed on separate lines.
• It is not necessary to list names in order of contribution.
• If you would like to honor a deceased parent by including their name, some rearrangement is required, as a deceased person cannot actually serve as a host. A common way to pay tribute is by including their name alongside a member of the couple’s name, such as “Olivia French, daughter of Susan French” or “Olivia French, daughter of Michael French and the late Susan French.”

The request line

The request line serves as an invitation to your wedding, where you cordially request the presence of your esteemed guests. This section sets the tone for your celebratory occasion. For a formal wedding, employ language that reflects the significance of the event, such as “request the honor of your presence…” For a more casual affair, adopt a less formal approach, inviting your loved ones with phrases like “Would love for you to join them…” or “Want you to come party with us…”. Here are a few additional aspects to consider:

“ The honor of your presence ” traditionally denotes a religious service. Some couples choose to use the British spelling by writing “ honour ,” which evokes a more formal and traditional ambiance. (Note: If you opt for “honour” on the invitation, we suggest matching it with “favour” on the RSVP card, as in “favour of your reply.”)

“ The pleasure of your company ” (or similar variations) is appropriate for non-religious ceremony locations.

the couple’s names

Determining the order and format of names for wedding invitations might seem straightforward, but once you delve into the specifics, things can get a bit complicated. Whose name takes precedence? Should last names be included? What about middle names? Rest assured, there are no definitive right or wrong answers. The choice ultimately depends on what feels most comfortable to both parties involved. However, allow us to offer a few suggestions to guide you:

For couples of different sexes, it is customary to begin with the bride’s name, followed by the groom’s name. If the bride’s parents’ names are listed at the top, you may choose to include only the bride’s first and middle name (without the last name), while listing the groom’s name in full. Alternatively, you can list the groom’s first and middle names, followed by the line “Son of Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Wong.”

For same-sex couples, you have the option to list the names in alphabetical order according to the last name or in any order you prefer (or that complements the invitation design).

For a more relaxed and casual vibe, you may opt to include only the first names.

Remember, the goal is to create an invitation that reflects your personalities and preferences as a couple. Feel free to customize the format to suit your desired tone and style.

Traditionally, it is customary to spell out the complete date and time for formal occasions. For instance, if your ceremony is scheduled for September 15, 2024, at 4:30 p.m., the wording should indicate, “Saturday, the fifteenth of September, two thousand twenty-four, at half after four in the afternoon.”

Remember to capitalize the day of the week and the month, while keeping the year in lowercase. Additionally, avoid using the conjunction “and” when spelling out the year.

When presenting the time, use phrases like “four o’clock” or “half after four o’clock.” Please note that “half after” is the more traditional approach to denote time. However, in less formal invitations, alternatives like “half past four o’clock” or “four-thirty” can also be used.

Traditionally, unless your event takes place during specific times like 8, 9, or 10, there is no need to include phrases like “in the afternoon” or “in the evening.” In such cases, clarity can be achieved by specifying “in the morning” or “in the evening.” However, some stationery designers may include these phrases for aesthetic purposes. The decision to include them rests with you and your designer.

Please remember that evening officially begins at five o’clock, while any time before that is considered afternoon.

It is crucial to recognize that while these formal rules for date and time are often followed, modern invitation designs may opt for numerals. Using numerals is also preferred for more informal weddings. It is important to maintain consistency in the level of formality throughout your wedding, from the invitation wording to the attire, ceremony, venue, and reception.

CEREMONY LOCATION

Please provide the ceremony venue details as follows: “Venue Name” on the first line, followed by “City, State” on the second line. For formal weddings, it is recommended to spell out the state name instead of using abbreviations. Typically, the venue’s street address is omitted unless it is a private residence. Zip codes are generally not included.

RECEPTION LOCATION

If the reception will be held at the same venue as the ceremony, you can simply state, “Reception to follow” or “Dinner and dancing to follow.” In the event that the reception takes place at a different location, you have the option to list the venue on the subsequent line or include a separate insert card (referred to as a reception card) with the complete address of the venue, inviting guests to join. If you are not serving a complete meal, this would be an opportune moment to inform guests by stating something like, “Cake, punch, and celebration to follow” or “Please join us after the ceremony for cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and dancing.” This line can also be utilized to creatively set the tone for the reception, for example, “Join us for an elegant dinner following…” or “An evening of drinks, dancing, and merriment awaits.”

ATTIRE/DRESS CODE

Including a line about the dress code for the wedding is not mandatory, but it can provide valuable assistance to guests. However, in case the wedding follows a black-tie dress code, it becomes imperative to explicitly mention it on the invitation. Failing to include dress code information will result in guests inferring attire details based on the formality of the invitation itself. For instance, if the invitation is elaborate, guests will likely anticipate a formal affair. The dress code line should be positioned on a line subsequent to the reception location.

Unique Wedding Invitation Wording

Your wedding invitation should speak to your personality. Here are some ideas for unique wedding invitation wording from Zola.

By Emily Forrest

Last updated February 5, 2024

The First Look ✨

• It’s important to consider the tone of voice in your wedding invitation wording. You can be classic, casual, comedic, or celebratory, and you can even combine these elements to create a tone that feels your own.
• Wedding invitations are meant to convey specific details to your guests. No matter how you say it, make sure these details are clear and accessible on your invitations.
• Breaking away from stylistic conventions can also help your wedding invitations and ceremony be more inclusive of all of your guests.
• Your unique wedding invitation wording should balance personal touches with proper etiquette.

Just because you’re engaging in the long and storied tradition of marriage with your partner, doesn’t mean you two can’t forge new ground together. Your wedding invitations are a perfect space for you to showcase what makes your love story special and get your friends and loved ones excited about your upcoming celebration.

In this article, we’ll cover several key aspects of unique wedding invitation wording, including:

• Knowing the format
• Setting the tone
• Covering all the crucial details
• Using inclusive language
• Conveying individuality
• Maintaining wedding etiquette and respect

Read on to learn more about some easy techniques you can apply to your wedding invitations to make the wording shine.

Typical Format for a Wedding Invitation

Before you make your own rules for the wording for your wedding invitation, it can help to know the template and work from there:

The names of the hosts (if applicable): Parents have traditionally paid for the weddings of their children. However, more and more couples are shaking things up and paying for their own celebration. Whether or not you or your partner’s parents are paying, or if you’re splitting the costs, it’s considerate to include their names on the invitation. After all, your wedding day is a big day for your parents, too.

The part that invites the guest: This is the part that actually does the inviting, with phrases like “would be honored by your attendance at the wedding of” or “request your company at the marriage ceremony of.”

The names of the couple: This information is the heart of your wedding invitation. Your guests will get excited when they see your name in such a lovely context and be eager to celebrate with you. While wedding invitations for heterosexual couples traditionally place the bride’s name before the groom’s, this is by no means necessary and can easily be done away with. If you want to order your names in a way that feels less heteronormative, simply use alphabetical order.

The ceremony date and time: This is another place where you can decide whether you want to sound more formal or casual. If you’re going for a formal tone, try writing out your wedding date and time instead of using numerals. For a casual tone, try the opposite. You can include the year if you want—especially if it’s more than a year in advance, so your guests don’t incorrectly assume the date.

The ceremony location: Let guests know where they can join the festivities. Offer the name of the venue at this section of the invitation. You can add the street address for extra clarity or save it for a directions enclosure card. If you’re getting married at a private home, you can include only the address or also give it a title such as, “Our Loving Home.” No matter where you’re getting married, be sure to include the city and state.

The reception: Is your reception taking place at the same venue as your ceremony? In that case, you can simply put, “Reception immediately following,” or “An evening of celebration to follow,” or “Dinner and dancing afterward.” Include the reception time if it’s not occurring right after the ceremony. If the reception is in a separate location from the ceremony, include the address on your invitations. You can add additional details to your reception enclosure card.

So here’s what that looks like all put together:

Mr. Rakheem Madani and Dr. Hediyeh Madani *And Mr. and Mrs. Peter Morgan * request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their children Leila Marie to Timothy Louis Saturday, June 11th, twenty twenty-two at six o’clock in the evening De Young Museum San Francisco, California

Dinner, drinks, and dancing to follow

Setting the Tone of Your Wedding Invitations

Now that you know the general shape of the invitation, it’s time to bring your own personality to the wording of the piece.

One way you can let your personality shine through is by paying attention to your tone of voice. The tone is essentially the attitude of a piece of writing.

It’s easy to stray from a worn-out, traditional tone in your wedding invitations by adding some linguistic flair. You can also maintain an elegant and timeless ethos without leaning too much on overly familiar invitation language.

Read on for some different tones you can take in your wedding invitations.

If the wedding of your dreams is classic, elegant, and timeless, you can bring that elegance to your invitation wording. A more sophisticated approach can easily be done by adding more formal words and turns of phrase throughout your invitation. Here are a few tips

Using prefixes: Adding a “Ms.” or “Mr.” in front of a name immediately adds a sophisticated air to your invitation.

Having hosts invite the guests: Typically, the parents of one of the newlyweds invite the guests in the wording of the invite. Granted, you and your partner will be the ones deciding on the invite design and sending the invites out.

For example:

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Sanchez would be delighted to have your attendance at the marriage of their daughter Jessica Leigh to Mr. Elliot Joseph Chen.

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Sanchez invite you to share in their excitement at the marriage of their daughter Jessica Leigh to Mr. Elliot Joseph Chen.

Jessica Leigh Sanchez and Elliot Joseph Chen request the honor of your presence at their wedding ceremony and reception.

Ms. Jessica Leigh Sanchez and Mr. Elliot Joseph Chen request the pleasure of your company at their wedding ceremony and reception.

Ms. Jessica Leigh Sanchez and Mr. Elliot Joseph Chen invite you to celebrate their marriage.

Ms. Jessica Leigh Sanchez and Mr. Elliot Joseph Chen are thrilled to invite you to celebrate their marriage.

Ms. Jessica Leigh Sanchez and Mr. Elliot Joseph Chen joyfully invite you to celebrate their marriage.

To make your wedding invitations sound more casual, you can use colloquial language—things you would usually say in spoken conversation. It sounds more conversational, lively, and friendly. Your guests may even read it in your voice and feel more connected to you through the invitation. This can be as simple as saying “Hey!” instead of “Hello.”

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Come celebrate with us! Michael Terrence Johnson and Sean Khan-Patel are getting married.

Break out your dancing shoes: Mike and Sean are saying “I do!”

Mikey and Sean are getting married and they want you to be there (lucky you)!

Attention nearest and dearest: You’ve been invited to celebrate Mike and Sean’s biggest party ever—our wedding!

Mikey popped the question, Sean said yes, now we’ve got a question for you: Want to come to our wedding?

Mikey and Sean are tying the knot! We’re going all out and we want you to be there!

Sean and Mikey are saying “I do!” and would love you to be there!

Are you someone who always has your friends laughing? Then you may want to bring that positive energy to your wedding invitations. Wedding invitations don’t always have to be serious and formal—you can use subtle puns or jokes to add a comedic touch.

Try to keep the comedy light, so that it doesn’t overpower what’s important about the day—celebrating your love story. You also don’t want a joke or sarcastic tone to confuse or detract from the important information on your wedding invitations.

Writing a comedic wedding invitation can be a delicate balance, but it’s a tone that’s sure to put smiles on your guests’ faces.

Hey, you! Are you doing anything Saturday, June 4th? Because we’re getting married!

Luisa Ortega and Dylan O’Brien are (finally) getting hitched!

Did someone say wedding cake? Oh wait, that was us—Luisa and Dylan are headed to the altar!

Luisa and Dylan are throwing a party. Jewelry and cake will be involved. Want to come?

Dylan and Luisa have been in love for years. Now they’re getting paperwork involved and throwing a party about it! (Translation: We’re getting married!).

Who? Luisa and Dylan What? They’re getting married. Where? The Edinburgh Zoo. Why? Because we’re party animals crazy for love and want you to come!

Other Ways to Strengthen Your Tone

It’s important to note that you can also complement your chosen tone of voice with your wedding invitation design. Whether its color, font, paper type, or another factor, design choices also convey tones. Gold foil accents can heighten a celebratory feel or a relaxed script font can collaborate with a casual writing style to hype your guests up for a laid-back wedding celebration.

With Zola’s wide variety of wedding invitation templates and customization options, you’re sure to find a design that complements the tone of your wedding invitation wording.

7 Essential Wedding Invitation Tips

You’ve got the invitation wording down, but here are a few extra tips and tricks to create a beautiful set of wedding invitations.

#1 Consider Your Guests’ Calendars

Your guests will want to come to your wedding, but they may need to organize things like childcare, time off, and of course, outfit shopping as far in advance as possible. That’s what save the dates are for. Send these out six to eight months in advance of your wedding (or a year in advance if you’re planning a destination celebration).

#2 Keep Your Invitation Simple

While a wedding invitation is meant to convey necessary details, don’t go overboard with what you include.

Don’t stuff your invitation with details: Stick to the who, what, when, and where on your invitations.

Use enclosure cards: These are great for other important pieces of information, including venue directions, schedule of events, wedding registry information, dress code, and everything else you might need to tell guests.

Take advantage of a wedding website: Enclosure cards are tasteful and informative, but they might not be able to fit every single detail of your wedding. That’s why you should add all the important details your guests will be curious about to your website. This can include whether there will be vegan options at your buffet or what the rain plan is.

Good news? Zola’s free wedding website builder makes it easy to keep your guests up to date on everything they’ll need to have an amazing time at your wedding.

#3 Double Check Everything

If you’re working on wedding invitation wording in between all of your other to-do list tasks, it might be easy to miss a mistake here and there. Once you’ve whipped up a draft of your wording, be sure to sleep on it and then give it a fresh set of eyes.

#4 Clarity is Key

Don’t be afraid to get creative, but don’t let the fun flair of your wedding invitations detract from the information your guests need to know.

If your swirly script font is difficult to read, take it down a notch. If your comedic prose is getting in the way of the straightforward dates and times on your invitation, save the jokes for the less detail-focused sections of your invitations.

#5 Know How to Address Your Guests

It’s important to note that some of your guests have titles other than Mrs., Ms., or Mr.

To be gender-neutral, you can use the title Mx. when addressing your guests.

If one of your guests is a doctor, you should use Dr. when referring to them, regardless of their gender. This can be an important sign of respect, especially for non-male doctors who often have their hard-earned title dropped or forgotten due to careless patriarchal assumptions.

Going the extra mile to ensure your guests are addressed properly will make them feel loved and cared for.

#6 Including Parents in the Invite

Not every couple’s parental situation fits easily into a wedding invitation template. Here are a few tips for incorporating your family into your invitation wording:

Including a Deceased Parent or Parents

Even if you or your partner’s parents have passed on, you may want to include their names on your wedding invitations out of respect, love, and honor. To do so, you can refer to a deceased parent as “the late” in your wedding invitations.

For example, this could look like, “Ana Rodriguez, daughter of Mr. Martin Rodriguez and the late Sara Rodriguez...”

Your deceased parent can still be a big part of your life and including their name on your wedding invitations can be a way to pay your respects on this important occasion in your life.

Including Divorced or Separated Parents

Your or your partner’s parents may not be together anymore, but you may want them both to appear on your wedding invitation nonetheless. However, your parents may not want to see their names written as a couple on your wedding invitations.

To accommodate these conflicting desires, you can simply separate your parents’ names with line breaks on your wedding invitations, as opposed to including them on the same line.

Including Stepparents

Sometimes the people that raised you aren’t your parents by blood. Stepparents or guardians can play a large and positive role in certain family arrangements, and you or your partner may want to acknowledge them on your wedding invitations as such.

It doesn’t have to get too complicated—just include the stepparent on the same line as the parent they’re married to, as you would with any other couple on a wedding invitation.

For example, it might look like “Mr. Samuel Price & Ms. Laura McClare and Mr. Nathan Starling invite you to...”

If you're unsure about how to list parents on a wedding invitation, you can always have an open conversation with them to understand their preferences. This way, you can be sure to be respectful of everyone’s situation and list their name as they would want to see it.

#7 Get Ahead of Your Guest List With Zola

When you’re planning a wedding, handling a guest list can be a big source of stress. Enter Zola’s wedding guest list manager , which makes managing RSVPs, meal choices, and communication with guests as easy as a slice of, well, wedding cake.

That way, when your Great Aunt Ivy texts you her updated meal choice (again), a few quick taps at the keyboard are all you’ll need to keep your wedding planning going smoothly.

Design Your Own Perfect Wedding Invitations With Zola

When it comes to wedding invitations, the wording is only one piece of the puzzle. You will also want to consider many design decisions, such as paper type, font, color scheme, and what decorative accents you may want to add.

After all, the wedding invitation wording you’ve worked so hard on deserves a wonderful presentation.

Don’t feel overwhelmed if you don’t know where to start when it comes to designing your wedding invitations. When you work with Zola, we can assist you every step of the way with our easy-to-use tools for everything from designing invitations and websites to searching for wedding venues and florists.

Weddings are about togetherness, and with Zola, you’re not alone in planning your big day.

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Get the top tips to create an amazing wedding slideshow.

We've all been to a wedding ceremony where the couple puts together a wedding video or a PowerPoint to highlight special moments in their relationship. A wedding PowerPoint presentation is a fantastic way to bring your family and friends into your love story. 

That said, there are a few wedding presentation ideas and tips that can help ensure that you're creating a positive viewing experience for your loved ones. Here's everything you need to know about making a winning montage that will have your wedding guests wishing they brought extra Kleenex.

Planning in 5 steps

Creating the slideshow won't take much time; most programs like Canva feature drag and drop templates with easily editable transitions. Before jumping in, make sure you've done a bit of planning to ensure the end results match your vision for your wedding slideshow.

1. Pick Your Slideshow Maker 

Many freemium options can help you create wedding slideshow ideas with their built-in layouts and design templates. Here are a few of our favorites:

If you're used to using Powerpoint templates for school or work, this could be your best bet because chances are you already have the software and are familiar with how it works.

If you're not fond of using Powerpoint Presentation Templates, never fear! There are many more options, most of which are free to use.

Canva is easy-to-use graphic design software that offers both a free and premium pricing option.

Use Canva to generate perfect wedding presentation ideas by scrolling through the various wedding themes and bride and groom emoticons-it's so easy to use that it makes newbies into amateur designers! 

It also helps that there’s an app that you can have handy on your phone to access and edit designs on the go. You can even use Canva to design beautiful budget-friendly wedding invitations . 

Google Slides or Google Photos

Both Google Slides and Google Photos are free to use, making a photo slideshow for the big day as easy as click, drag, drop.

If you're already familiar with the Google Suite, this could be a no-brainer because you'll be able to skip any additional tutorials and get right to the fun stuff. This also frees up more time for other wedding planning to be done.

If you're a Mac user or a professional editor, iMovie has some really unique features that allow you to optimize transitions, audio, and video overlays. For anyone else, this could be a bit stickier to learn and use.

2. Pick a wedding slideshow template for length

If you're aiming for anything longer than 10-minutes, it's too long. 

We all have a limited attention span these days. Even if your wedding day is totally about you and your dream reception, try to distill it down to the most pivotal moments for your family members' sake. Picking a template that mirrors the length will help you stick to it and use only the very best material.

3. Collect video clips and photos

This is the fun part! You get to take a walk down memory lane and start generating wedding presentation ideas. Cut the photos with short 20-second video clips to keep them interesting.

Pro tip: Opt for clean, high-res photos versus the "artistic license" stylized formats or screenshots of your social media accounts. When displayed on a large-format screen, it can be pretty dull to look at bad-quality images. 

4. Add the most meaningful music

The music adds an emotional tone. Even plain wedding photos come alive and make us weep when paired with the 'perfect' Ed Sheeran song (pun intended). 

If there's a song that stands out, apply it to your slideshow - or edit a few verses of songs you love. It can help to interchange the tempo with a few 'peppier' options in between verses one, long slow song.

5. Automate it

If you don't want to make a big deal out of showing the slideshow at the wedding reception, you can always have the slideshow playing on loop in the background when people enter for dinner and then mute it for the remaining time. 

For any guests attending virtually, you can automate a premier time to livestream before your Lovecast event .

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Being apart from loved ones on your big day means you'll want to find creative ways to personalize their viewing experience so that they can feel part of the celebration. That's why more couples are choosing to livestream their wedding to bridge the distance with Lovecast. 

There are many ways loved ones can participate whether it's before with our video guest book or during by sending their supportive notes in the live chat.

Your remote guests will feel extra special when you include a symbolic photo or video of them in your wedding presentation that can be set to play automatically at the perfect moment during your livestreamed event. 

Feeling excited to get creating? Check out these featured couples for inspo and make sure to tag us on the big day on Instagram!

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Suzdal is a town-reserve with a population of about 9,600 people located in Vladimir Oblast , about 37 km north of Vladimir .

By the abundance of monuments and the preservation of its original appearance, Suzdal is unique for Russia. You can see a large number of monuments of cult and civil architecture of the 13th – 19th centuries here. Photos by: Vladimir Lipetskikh .

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Suzdal has been able to preserve the indescribable flavor of the old Russian town, the amazing harmony of old Russian architecture and the environment.

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On an area of 9 square kilometers of the historical part of Suzdal, there are 305 architectural monuments of history and culture, including 5 monastic ensembles, 30 churches, 14 bell towers, and dozens of beautiful examples of civil buildings. 79 of them are monuments of federal significance, 4 are ensembles of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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