WEDDING INVITATION WORDING IDEAS AND EXAMPLES |
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The first thing to consider when deciding on the wording for your wedding invitations is whether you’d like to address your guests with a
formal
wedding invitation, or whether you’d like a more relaxed,
modern
wedding invitation wording. Traditionally, the party/s hosting (paying for) the wedding appear on the
wedding invitation, however this is not always the modern trend. Regardless, your
wedding invitations will introduce your guests to the theme and style of your wedding day - browse through our
wedding invitation wording suggestions for ideas and
examples. |
From Bride's Parents |
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Dobson
request the pleasure
of the company of
_______________________________
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
George Street, Sydney |
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Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dobson
invite
_______________________________
to share in the joy
of the marriage uniting their daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smith
on Saturday, Sixteenth of July
2010
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel |
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From Bride and Groom's Parents |
Mr and Mrs Christopher Dobson
together with
Mr and Mrs Gary Smith
are proud to invite
_______________________________
to celebrate the marriage of their children
Anne Elizabeth Dobson
to
Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga,
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dobson
and
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smith
request the honor of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of their children
Anne Elizabeth Dobson
to
Steven John Smith
Saturday, the tenth of May
Two Thousand and Ten
at four pm
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm. |
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Groom's Family Issuing Invitation |
Mr and Mrs Gary Smith
request the pleasure of the company of
_______________________________
at the marriage of
Miss Anne Elizabeth Dobson
to their son
Mr. Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga,
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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Mr. and Mrs. Gary Smith
request the honor of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of
Ms. Anne Elizabeth Dobson
to their son
Steven John Smith
On Saturday, the sixteenth of July
Two Thousand and Ten
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm. |
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From Bride and Groom with Parents |
Together with their parents
Ms. Anne Elizabeth Dobson
and
Mr. Steven John Smith
request the pleasure of the company of
_______________________________
at their marriage
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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Together with their families
Ms. Anne Elizabeth Dobson
and
Mr Steven John Smith
request the honor of the presence of
_______________________________
at their marriage
on Saturday, the sixteenth of July
Two Thousand and Ten
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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Bride and Groom Host |
The honor of
_______________________________
presence is requested at the marriage of
Ms. Anne Elizabeth Dobson
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
On Saturday, the sixteenth of July
Two Thousand and Ten
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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_______________________________
The pleasure of your company is requested
at the marriage of
Anne Dobson
and
Steven Smith
On Saturday, the sixteenth of July
Two Thousand and Ten
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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Bride's Divorced and Remarried Parents Co-host |
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Michael Dobson
and
Mr. and Mrs.Timothy Ian Taylor
request the honor of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of
Anne Elizabeth Dobson
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
On Saturday, the sixteenth of July
Two Thousand and Ten
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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Bride Widowed Mother/Father Host |
Mr./Mrs. Christopher Michael Dobson
requests the honor of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of his/her daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
On Saturday, the sixteenth of July
Two Thousand and Ten
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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Brides Remarried Mother and Husband Host |
Mr. and Mrs. Ian Taylor request the honor of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of Mrs. Taylor's daughter
Anne Elizabeth Dobson
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
On Saturday, the sixteenth of July
Two Thousand and Ten
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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Brides Divorced Mother (not remarried hosts) |
Ms. Jane Reid Dobson (maiden and married surnames)
or
Ms. Jane Reid (maiden name)
requests the honor of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Anne Elizabeth Dobson
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
On Saturday, Fifteenth of November
Two Thousand and Ten
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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Bride's Parents Separated or Divorced (but still sharing surname) |
Mr. Christopher Dobson
and
Mrs. Jane Dobson
request the pleasure of
_______________________________
company
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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Bride's Parents Divorced, Mother Remarried, Hosting Wedding Together |
Mr. Christopher Dobson
and
Mrs. Ian Taylor request the pleasure of
_______________________________
company
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Elizabeth Dobson
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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Bride's Parents Divorced, Mother Absent or Deceased, Father Remarried |
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Dobson
request the pleasure of
_______________________________
company
at the marriage of his daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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Bride's Father Absent or Deceased, Mother Remarried |
Mr. & Mrs. Ian Taylor
request the pleasure of
the company of
_______________________________
company
at the marriage of her daughter
Anne Elizabeth Dobson
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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Bride's Mother Widowed, Not Remarried |
Mrs. Christopher Dobson
requests the pleasure of
_______________________________
company
at the marriage of her daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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Bride's Parents Deceased or Absent, Groom's Parents Hosting |
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Smith
request the pleasure of
_______________________________
company
at the marriage of their son
Steven John
to
Anne Elizabeth Dobson
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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For A Reception Following A Marriage That Has Already Taken Place
(where the marriage was overseas, for example) |
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Dobson
request the pleasure
of
_______________________________
company at a reception
following the marriage
of their daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
at The Sheraton Hotel
on 15th November 2010
at 6.00pm |
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For a Service of Blessing |
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Dobson
request the pleasure of
_______________________________
company
at the Blessing of the marriage
of their daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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For a simple wedding at a register office
(usually a small gathering followed by a luncheon, not a reception) |
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Dobson
request the pleasure of
_______________________________
company
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
at St. Leonard's Registry Office
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 11.00am
and a luncheon afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 1.00pm |
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Father Issuing Invitation |
Mr. Christopher Dobson
requests the honour of
___________________________________
presence
at the marriage of his daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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Second Marriages
Invitations to the marriage of a young divorcee or widow do not differ
from those of a first marriage except that the Bride's married
name is used if that is still her legal name. |
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dobson
request the honour of
________________________________________
presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Anne Elizabeth Lloyd
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga,
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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Double Weddings When Brides are Sisters |
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dobson
request the honour of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of their daughters
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
and
Annabelle Gay
to
Mr. Luke James Brown
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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When Brides are NOT SISTERS |
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dobson
and
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bradley
request the honour of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of their daughters
Anne Elizabeth Dobson
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
and
Lisa Janet Bradley
to
Mr. John Lewis
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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Family Member Issuing Invitations
An invitation from another family member - If another member of your family will be hosting the wedding, such as an aunt or your grandparents, this should be made clear.
An invitation from the her grandparents: |
Mr and Mrs Christopher Dobson
request the pleasure of the company of
_______________________________
at the marriage of their granddaughter
Anne Elizabeth
with
Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga,
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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An invitation from her Elder Brother: |
Mr. and Mrs. John Dobson
request the honor of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage his sister
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
On Saturday, fifteenth of November
Two Thousand and Ten
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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An invitation from her Uncle and Aunt: |
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Dobson
request the pleasure of the company of
_______________________________
at the marriage of their niece
Anne Elizabeth
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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Wedding In a Friend's Home |
The pleasure of the company of
_______________________________
is requested
at the marriage of
Miss Anne Elizabeth Dobson
to
Mr. Steven John Smith
on Saturday, fifteenth of June
Two Thousand and Ten
at twelve pm
at the residence of
Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm North
Eighteen Nelson Street |
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Reception at Friends |
please join family and friends
in celebrating the Marriage of
Anne Dobson and Steven Smith
Saturday, sixteenth of July
Two Thousand and Ten
at seven o'clock in the evening
St Leo's Church
40 Nelson Street
Lindfield
Reception to follow at the home of Mr and Mrs Malcolm North
18 Nelson Road Lindfield |
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Reaffirming Vows |
The honor of the presence of
_______________________________
is requested
as we reaffirm our vows
of love and commitment
and celebrate 25 years of marriage
Saturday, July Sixteenth
Two Thousand and Ten
at five o'clock in the evening
Dinner and Dancing
immediately following the ceremony
The Sheraton Hotel |
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Religious Invitations |
God gives life as a chance to give love
Ms. Jane Taylor
and
Mr. Christopher Dobson
request
_______________________________
to share in their joy as their daughter
Anne Elizabeth Dobson unites for eternity in Christ with
Mr. Steven John Smith
son of Ms. Robin North
and Mr. Gary Smith
On Saturday, Fifteenth of November
Two Thousand and Ten
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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God has blessed us with
love and friendship.
We, Anne Dobson and
Steven John Smith
have chosen to begin our new
life together on
Saturday, June 4, 2010
We joyously invite
_______________________________
to witness as we exchange marriage vows
and celebrate with us
at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength
Mr and Mrs. Christopher Dobson
requests the honor of
_______________________________
presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Steven Smith
son of
Mr. Gary Smith and
Ms. Robin North
on Saturday, fifteenth of November
Two Thousand and Ten
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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Informal Invitations
For a slightly less formal wedding invitation, it is usual to omit the hosts' titles such as Mr. and Mrs. Therefore, the invitation would read "Jeremy and Jane Smythe request the pleasure of..." When writing the guests' names on your invitations, you should match the style of the hosts' name, for example, "Jeremy and Jane Smythe request the pleasure of the company of Michael and Jackie Cox..." You would also substitute pm for o'clock.
Issued by Bride and Groom: |
A fresh new day, and it is ours,
a day of happy beginnings
Anne Elizabeth Dosbon
and
Steven John Smith
would love the pleasure of the company of
_______________________________
when the pledge their love as one
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30 pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00 pm |
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Anne Elizabeth Dobson
and
Steven John Smith
invite
_______________________________
to share in their joy
when they exchange marriage vows
and begin their new life together
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30 pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00 pm |
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_______________________________
Ms. Anne Elizabeth Dobson
and
Mr. Steven John Smith
are pleased to announce
that they will become
Ms. Anne Elizabeth Smith
and
Mr. Steven John Smith
on Saturday, Fifteenth of November
Two Thousand and Ten
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
at two pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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Anne Elizabeth Dobson
and
Steven John Smith
are pleased to announce
they will be married
on Saturday, November Fifteenth
Two Thousand and Ten
during a private ceremony
on the Island of Great Keppel
_______________________________
please join us for a
celebration toast
when we return as
husband and wife
Saturday, March 21st
The Sheraton Hotel
at six pm |
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Anne Elizabeth Dobson
and
Steven John Smith
invite
_______________________________
to share in their love
and happiness as they exchange
vows of marriage and begin their
new life together
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30 pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00pm |
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With the bride's parents hosting the wedding: |
Christopher and Mary Dobson
invite
_______________________________
to share in the
love and happiness of the
marriage of their daughter
Anne Elizabeth
to
Steven John Smith
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30 pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00 pm |
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The bride and groom and their parents hosting the wedding: |
Together with their parents
Anne Elizabeth Dobson
and
Steven John Smith
invite
_______________________________
to share in their love
and happiness as they exchange
vows of marriage and begin their
new life together
at St. Leo's Church, Wahroonga,
on Saturday 15th November 2010
at 2.30 pm
and reception afterwards at
The Sheraton Hotel
at 6.00 pm |
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Recalling Invitations |
When a wedding has to be changed, the wording of the
change should fit the circumstances. For example:
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dobson
regret that due to an illness in the family the invitation to
their daughter's wedding
Saturday, Fifteenth of November 2010
must be cancelled. |
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