How to Write the Perfect Wedding Invitation
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Wedding Invitation Wording
Traditionally, a wedding invitation is worded very simply: “Mr. and Mrs. so and so request the honor of your presence of their daughter…” and so on.
But what if the parents are divorced? What if the bride is estranged from a parent? What if that wording is just too stuffy for a casual bride and groom?
This could get confusing.
Don’t worry, there’s standard wording for a wedding invitation, no matter who’s throwing the bash. The key is just figuring out which situation you’re in, and then applying the appropriate wording.
Situation one: The bride’s (or groom’s!) parents are hosting the reception.
Casual wording: Melvin and Tamera Michaels invite you to the wedding of their daughter Priscilla Megan to Scott Patrick Roberts.
Formal wording: Mr. and Mrs. Melvin and Tamera Michaels request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Priscilla Megan to Scott Patrick Roberts.
Situation two: The couple is hosting the wedding themselves
Casual wording: Priscilla Megan Michaels and Scott Patrick Roberts invite you to celebrate their wedding
Formal wording: The honor of your presence is requested at the marriage of Priscilla Megan Michael and Scott Patrick Roberts.
Situation three: One parent is hosting alone (whether through divorce or widowing)
Casual wording: Melvin Michaels invites you to the wedding of his daughter Priscilla Megan Michaels to Scott Patrick Roberts.
Formal wording: Mr. Melvin Michaels requests the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Priscilla Megan to Scott Patrick Roberts.
Situation four: Divorced parents are hosting together
Casual wording: Melvin Michaels and Tamera Bodwin invite you to the wedding of his daughter Priscilla Megan Michaels to Scott Patrick Roberts.
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