How to Word an Invitation - LOLLY INVITATIONS blog at BridesClub.com

Hello Brides!

Ever wonder what's the best way to word your invitation without offending any extended family members? Here are a few suggestions.

If one of these situations doesn't apply to you, just write whatever reflects your personal style! Just remember to be creative, but don't forget to include the who, what, when, where and when.

1. When the Bride's Parents Host:
(If the groom's folks are the hosts, adjust to read "son".)

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koehl
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Abigail Jane
to
Jack Albert Decker
Saturday, the fifteenth of October
at five o'clock ("in the morning/afternoon/evening" is optional)
two thousand and five
First Presbyterian Church
Rye, New York

2. When Both Sets of Parents Host:
(It used to be standard for the bride's family to host, but it's now perfectly acceptable for both families to help out.)

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koehl
and
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Decker
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Abigail Jane
And
Jack Albert
Saturday, the fifteenth of October
etc.

3. When the Couple Hosts:
(You can choose separate reception cards to include your details if you don't want to include it on the main invitation. If the reception is in the same place as the ceremony, just put "reception immediately afterward" on the invite.)

Ms. Abigail Jane Koehl
And
Mr. Jack Albert Decker
request the pleasure of your company
at their marriage
Saturday, the fifteenth of October
etc.

Reception afterward at
Tappan Hill
81 Highland Avenue
Tarrytown, New York

4. When a Single Parent Hosts:
(If a divorced father hosts the wedding, the invitation should carry his full name.)

Mr. William Robert Garner
requests the honor of your presence
at the marriage of his daughter
Anna Elaine
to
Theodore James
son of
Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ryder
Saturday, the fifteenth of October
etc.

5. When a Divorced Parent Hosts with Their Spouse:
(The "son of" line is nice to include as to acknowledge his parents.)

Jonathan and Susan Mackey
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of Mrs. Mackey's daughter
Abigail Jane Reese
to
Theodore James Garner
son of
Mr. and Mrs. William Garner
Saturday, the fifteenth of October
etc.

6. When Divorced Parents Hosts Jointly:
(Stepparents can be included on the same line as their spouses, but don't put divorced parents on the same line on an invite because it can confuse guests.)

Mr. Albert Cohen
and
Mrs. Mindy Wakeman
request the honor of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Alexandria Jane Cohen
to
Ashton James Baker
son of
Mr. and Mrs. William Baker
Saturday, the fifteenth of October
etc.

Until next time!
Melanie
Creator of Lolly Invitations