Whose name comes first, husband or wife?

In the UK, there is no legal or official requirement about whose name comes first on an invitation. Traditionally, the bride's name was listed first, especially when her parents were hosting. But that is a custom, not a rule. Many modern couples put the groom's name first, or use alphabetical order, or simply list the person who is writing the invitations first. You can also use both names together, such as "Alex and Sam" or "Sam and Alex", whichever sounds better. If one partner is taking the other's surname, you might want to put the person whose name changes second, so the new surname appears at the end. If you are having a religious ceremony, the place of worship may have its own tradition, but that is not binding on the invitation. The most important thing is that you both agree and that the names are spelled correctly. Some couples choose to use full middle names, others just first names. There is no right or wrong. Just pick an order that feels natural and consistent across all your stationery, from save the dates to thank-you cards.