How do you word wedding invitations when there are no parents involved?

When no parents are involved, the invitation should come from you as a couple. The simplest wording is: '[Bride's full name] and [Groom's full name] request the pleasure of your company at their wedding on [date] at [venue].' You can also use a warmer tone: 'Together, [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] invite you to celebrate their marriage.' If you want to acknowledge that you are hosting yourselves, you can write: 'With joy, [Bride's name] and [Groom's name] invite you to share in their wedding day.' This is a lovely way to make your invitation personal and heartfelt. You do not need to explain why parents are not involved, and you should not feel pressured to name them if they are not hosting. Some couples choose to include a line like 'Please join us as we begin our life together' to make the invitation feel more intimate. You can also add a note about gifts or a gift list on a separate card if you wish. The wording is entirely up to you, and there are no legal rules about it. Just make sure the invitation includes the essential details: who is getting married, when, where, and how to RSVP. If you are having a humanist or non-religious ceremony, you might want to mention that on the invitation or on your wedding website, but it is not required.