Traditional Wedding Invitation
Wording Samples

These wedding invitation wording samples below are for traditional or formal wedding invitations.

There are two ways you can choose to do your wording. The first is where you write the names of your guests at the top of the insert, usually on the left hand side. The second is where you allow a space within the layout to write the guests the names.

Both versions are perfectly acceptable, so it’s up to you which you choose.

Depending on the type of wedding you’re having will depend on what you say and below are a number of scenarios that you can use. These wedding invitation wording samples are all slightly different depending on who is hosting the wedding. Also some of the words change slightly as well.

If you prefer a modern approach, look at these more contemporary examples of wedding invitation wording.

Wedding invitation wording samples

Mr & Mrs Simon Brown request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Nicola Jane to Mr John Smith at St Michael’s Church, Oxford on Saturday 12th June at 2 o’clock and afterwards at The Priory Hotel

Mr & Mrs Simon Brown
request the honour
of the presence of

______________________
at the marriage
of their daughter
Nicola Jane
to
Mr John Smith
at St Michael’s Church, Oxford
on Saturday 12th June
at 2 o’clock
and afterwards at
The Priory Hotel

You’ll also need to include an RSVP address on the invite, unless you’re providing a separate RVSP card.

You can create these inserts from ready-to-go templates. You simply choose your style and size of card, change the names and print.

Bride’s parents hosting with the ceremony
and reception in a licensed venue:

Mr & Mrs Simon Brown request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Nicola Jane to Mr John Smith at The Priory Hotel, Oxford on Saturday 12th June at 2 o’clock followed by a reception.

Mr & Mrs Simon Brown
request the pleasure of

________________________
at the marriage of their daughter
Nicola Jane
to
Mr John Smith
at The Priory Hotel, Oxford
on Saturday 12th June
at 2 o’clock
followed by a reception.

Use my ready-to-go templates for A6 cards, tall or square invitations. Just insert the names and print!

Bride’s parents hosting with
an evening invite only:

Mr & Mrs Simon Brown request the pleasure of your company at an evening reception to celebrate the marriage of their daughter Nicola Jane to Mr John Smith at The Priory Hotel, Oxford on Saturday 12th June at 8.30 o’clock

Mr & Mrs Simon Brown
request the pleasure of

________________________
at an evening reception to celebrate
the marriage of their daughter
Nicola Jane
to
Mr John Smith
at The Priory Hotel, Oxford
on Saturday 12th June
at 8.30 o’clock

Create these using my free, ready-to-go templates for an A6, tall or square card.

Bride’s parents separated or divorced,
but still hosting the wedding together:

Mr Simon Brown and Mrs Sally Brown request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Nicola Jane to Mr John Smith at St Michael’s Church, Oxford on Saturday 12th June at 2 o’clock and afterwards at The Priory Hotel

Mr Simon Brown
and
Mrs Sally Brown
request the pleasure of

________________________
at the marriage of their daughter
Nicola Jane
to
Mr John Smith
at St Michael’s Church, Oxford
on Saturday 12th June
at 2 o’clock
and afterwards at
The Priory Hotel

Create your insert using my free insert template. There are A6, tall or square template sizes.

Groom's parents hosting

Mr & Mrs John Smith request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their son Stuart Michael to Nicola Jane Brown at St Michael’s Church, Oxford on Saturday 12th June at 2 o’clock and afterwards at The Priory Hotel

Mr & Mrs John Smith
request the pleasure of

________________________
at the marriage of their son
Stuart Michael
to
Nicola Jane Brown
at St Michael’s Church, Oxford
on Saturday 12th June
at 2 o’clock
and afterwards at
The Priory Hotel

Bride and groom hosting their own wedding:

Miss Nicola Jane Brown and Mr Stuart Michael Smith request the pleasure of your company at their marriage at St Michael’s Church, Oxford on Saturday 12th June at 2 o’clock and afterwards at The Priory Hotel

Miss Nicola Jane Brown
and
Mr Stuart Michael Smith
request the pleasure of

________________________
at their marriage
at St Michael’s Church, Oxford
on Saturday 12th June
at 2 o’clock
and afterwards at
The Priory Hotel

Create your inserts using my free, ready-to-go templates for an A6, tall or square card.

If you prefer a modern approach, look at these more contemporary wedding invitation wording samples.


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