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Invitation wording
Wording for every family set-up and every kind of wedding. 60 questions, answered for UK weddings.
Guide · Invitation wordingWedding Invitation Wording: The Complete GuideThis guide covers wedding invitation wording for every hosting scenario, family set-up, ceremony type, and practical note, from dress code …Guide · Invitation wordingWedding Invitation Wording for Parents and HostsThis guide explains how to word wedding invitations when parents, stepparents, or grandparents are hosting, and how to handle divorced fami…Guide · Invitation wordingInformal Wedding Invitation Wording and EtiquetteThis guide covers casual, modern, and non-traditional wording for wedding invitations, including civil and humanist ceremonies, same-sex co…
- What is a classic wording for a wedding invitation?A classic wording is: 'Together with their families, [Name] and [Name] request the pleasure of your company at their wedding on [date] at [time] at […
- How do you write a wedding invitation message?Start with the hosts, then the couple's names, the request, the date, time and venue, and finish with reception details and RSVP. Keep it clear, warm…
- How to word a wedding invitation with divorced parents?List each parent or set of parents on separate lines, using their current names, without 'and' between them if they are divorced. For example: 'Emma …
- Do parents' names go on wedding invitations?Not always. Parents' names go on invitations if they are hosting or if you want to honour them. If the couple hosts, you can write 'Together with the…
- What do you usually put on a wedding invitation?A wedding invitation usually includes the hosts' names, the couple's names, the date and time, the venue address, and a request to attend. Add dress …
- What are 10 examples of invitation sentences?Here are 10 invitation sentences you can adapt. They cover formal, informal, religious and civil ceremonies. Each one leaves space for your names, da…
- How to write a simple invite?Write a simple invite with four lines: the couple's names, a request to join them, the date and time, and the venue. Add RSVP details below. Keep it …
- Whose name comes first, husband or wife?There is no rule. On a wedding invitation, you can put either name first. Traditionally, the bride's name came first, but many couples now list names…
- Should reception to follow be capitalized?Yes, capitalise the main words in "Reception to Follow" if it appears as a standalone line, such as "Reception to Follow" or "Dinner and Dancing to F…
- What is a good invitation phrase?A good invitation phrase is warm and clear, like "Together with their families, [Name] and [Name] invite you to celebrate their marriage." It sets th…
- How to invite for a wedding short message?Keep it simple: names of the couple, date, time, venue, and a request to RSVP. For example, “Together with their families, Alex and Sam invite you to…
- How do I start off an invitation?Start your invitation with the hosts' names, such as "Together with their families" or "Mr and Mrs Smith request the pleasure of your company." Then …
- What do you include in a wedding invite?Include the hosts' names, the couple's names, the date and time, the venue address, and the RSVP details. Add a dress code and your wedding website i…
- Which name goes first on wedding invites?There is no fixed rule. Traditionally the bride's name came first, but many couples now list names in the order they prefer, alphabetically, or simpl…
- What is proper etiquette for a wedding invitation?Proper etiquette means sending invites early, giving clear RSVP details, and being consistent with names and wording. It also means respecting your g…
- Do people still put parents' names on wedding invitations?Yes, some couples do, but it is no longer expected. Parents' names traditionally appear when they are hosting or contributing. Many couples now list …
- What time should you put on a wedding invite?Put the ceremony start time, not the reception time, on your invite. Choose a time that gives guests enough notice to arrive, usually 15 to 30 minute…
- What should a traditional wedding invitation say?A traditional wedding invitation usually names the hosts, requests the pleasure of your company, and gives the couple's names, the date, time and ven…
- What is a standard wedding invite?A standard wedding invite is a single card that gives the essential details: who is getting married, when, where, and the reception information. It u…
- Whose name should come first on a wedding invite?There is no legal rule. Traditionally the bride's name comes first, but many couples now list names in the order that feels right to them, such as al…
- What is the rule of thumb for wedding invitations?Send your invitations six to eight weeks before the wedding. This gives guests time to reply, book travel and arrange accommodation. For a wedding wi…
- How to write three thirty on a wedding invitation?Write it as "three thirty in the afternoon" or "3.30 pm". Avoid "half past three" in formal wording. For a wedding at 3.30 pm, say "at three thirty i…
- Can you provide some examples of how to write a wedding invitation that includes "together with their families"?Yes. For example: "Together with their families, Sarah and James request the pleasure of your company at their wedding on Saturday, the fourteenth of…
- What to say instead of "together with their families"?Say "with the blessing of their families" or "with their families' love" if you want the same warmth without the traditional phrasing. You can also s…
- What is the etiquette for inviting family to weddings?Invite immediate family first, then close extended family, and be consistent with who gets a plus one. Clear, early invitations help everyone feel in…
- How do I write wedding invitations with both sets of parents' names?List both sets of parents on separate lines, usually the bride's parents first, then the groom's parents, or combine them with "together with". Use f…
- How do I say 4:30 PM on a wedding invite?Write "at half past four in the afternoon" or "at 4.30 in the afternoon" in words or numbers. Avoid using "PM" alone, as it can look informal.
- How to write date and time on an invitation card?Write the date in full, for example "Saturday, the fifteenth of June, two thousand and twenty-five", and the time in words or numbers, like "at half …
- How to properly write time on an invitation?Write the time in words, for example four o'clock in the afternoon, or use figures like 4.00pm. Choose one style and use it consistently across all y…
- How do I put a date on an invite?Write the date in full, for example "Saturday, the fifteenth of June, two thousand and twenty-five". You can also use figures like "15 June 2025" if …
- How do you write an invitation example?Start with the hosts' names, then invite the guest, then give the couple's names, the date, time and venue. For example: "Mr and Mrs Smith request th…
- If a wedding invite says 4pm, what time should I arrive?Arrive between 3.40pm and 3.55pm. This gives you time to park, find your seat and settle before the ceremony starts at 4pm. Aim for no later than 3.5…
- Who goes first on a wedding invite, man or woman?There is no legal rule about whose name goes first on a wedding invite. Traditionally the bride's name came first, but today many couples list names …
- Whose name is written first, bride or groom?Traditionally the bride's name is written first on a wedding invitation. But there is no rule forcing this. You can write the groom's name first, or …
- Whose name should be first on a wedding invitation?There is no legal requirement about whose name comes first. The bride's name has been traditional, but you can choose any order. Consider who is host…
- Is 5pm evening or afternoon for a wedding invite?5pm is generally considered late afternoon, not evening. On a wedding invite, you can write 'afternoon' if the ceremony is before 5pm, or 'evening' i…
- What is the typical wording for a wedding invite in the UK?The typical UK wording is: 'Together with their families, [Name] and [Name] invite you to celebrate their marriage at [venue] on [date] at [time].' I…
- Which is correct: "together with their families" or "our families"?Both are correct. 'Together with their families' is more traditional and formal. 'Our families' is warmer and more modern. Choose the one that feels …
- How do you word wedding invitations when the bride's parents are hosting?Use the traditional format: Mr and Mrs [Bride's parents] request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter [Bride's full name] t…
- How do you word wedding invitations when the couple is hosting?Use a simple, modern format: [Partner A] and [Partner B] invite you to celebrate their marriage on [date] at [time] at [venue]. You can add: Together…
- How do you word wedding invitations when both sets of parents are hosting?List both sets of parents as hosts, with the bride's parents first if you want tradition, or simply alphabetically. Use 'together with their families…
- How do you word wedding invitations when the groom's parents are hosting?Use the groom's parents as hosts, with wording like 'Mr and Mrs [Groom's parents] request the honour of your presence at the marriage of [Bride's nam…
- How do you word wedding invitations when there are no parents involved?Word the invitation from the couple alone, for example: '[Bride's name] and [Groom's name] request the pleasure of your company at their wedding.' Th…
- How do you word wedding invitations for a reception only?For a reception-only invitation, state clearly that you are hosting a reception to celebrate your marriage, and omit any mention of the ceremony. Sta…
- What is the wording for an evening wedding invitation?For an evening wedding invitation, use wording that focuses on the evening celebration, such as 'join us for drinks, dancing and cake' or 'request th…
- When should you send evening wedding invitations?Send evening wedding invitations around 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding, which is a little later than full-day invitations. This gives evening guests…
- What is the difference between day and evening wedding invitations?Day wedding invitations are for guests invited to the ceremony and wedding breakfast, usually a full day. Evening wedding invitations are for guests …
- How do you write an informal wedding invitation?Write it like a friendly note to your guests, using first names, relaxed wording and a clear date, time and place. You can skip titles and formal phrases.
- What does it mean when a wedding invitation says formal?A formal invitation follows traditional wording, uses full names and titles, and is written in the third person. It usually includes the hosts' names…
- Do wedding invitations come from parents?Traditionally yes, because parents hosted and paid for the wedding, but today invitations can come from the couple, both families together, or anyone…
- What is the wording for a wedding invitation when the couple and parents are all hosting?Together with their parents, [Couple Names] request the pleasure of your company at their wedding on [date] at [venue]. This wording shows everyone h…
- What is the wording for a wedding invitation when grandparents are hosting?Mr and Mrs [Grandparents' Names] request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their grandchild [Couple Name] to [Partner Name] on [date] at…
- How do you word a wedding invitation for a private ceremony with a reception after?Use two separate lines: one for the private ceremony (by invitation only) and one for the reception, inviting guests to join you afterwards. For exam…
- How do you word a wedding invitation for a church ceremony and evening reception?For a church ceremony and evening reception, use: "[Couple Names] request the pleasure of your company at their marriage at [Church Name] on [date] a…
- What is the wording for a wedding invitation with a reception to follow?Use the classic format: names of the hosts request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of the couple, followed by the ceremony details, then…
- How do you word a wedding invitation for a joint wedding?For a joint wedding, list both couples' names clearly, for example 'Together with their families, Anna and Ben, and Chloe and Dan, request the pleasu…
- How do you word a wedding invitation for a second or older couple?Keep the wording simple and joyful, with no mention of it being a second wedding unless you want to. Use the same format as any invitation, but you c…
- How do you word a wedding invitation for a Hindu wedding?For a Hindu wedding, use a traditional format with a blessing or invocation, then the names of the couple and their families, and details of the cere…
- How do you word a wedding invitation for a Muslim wedding?Start with a Bismillah phrase, then invite guests in the couple's and families' names, and include the nikah ceremony details. Keep wording warm and …
- How do you word a wedding invitation for a Jewish wedding?Use a Hebrew phrase like "Baruch Ha'ba" (welcome) or a blessing, then invite guests in the couple's and families' names. Include the chuppah ceremony…
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