How do you word a wedding invitation for a church ceremony and evening reception?

When the ceremony is in a church and the reception is in the evening, you can word the invitation in one or two parts. A simple version: "[Couple Names] request the pleasure of your company at their marriage at [Church Name] on [date] at [time], followed by a reception at [Venue] from [time]." If you want to separate the two events, write: "[Couple Names] invite you to their marriage at [Church Name] on [date] at [time]. The reception will follow at [Venue] from [time]." For a more traditional church wording, use "request the honour of your presence" for the ceremony, then "and afterwards at the reception" for the evening. For example: "Mr and Mrs [Parents' Names] request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter [Couple Name] to [Partner Name] at [Church Name] on [date] at [time], and afterwards at the reception at [Venue]." If the reception is later in the evening and guests are only invited to that, say: "[Couple Names] were married at [Church Name] on [date]. Please join them for an evening reception at [Venue] from [time]." Always include the dress code if you want one, and mention if transport is provided between the church and venue. Check with the church for any wording requirements, as some churches have specific traditions.