Wedding Invitation Wording Examples and Etiquette Guide

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WEDDINGINVITATION WORDING

Invitation Wording Guide





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Common Wedding Invitation Wording Examples:

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryrequest the honour of your presence

at the marriage of their daughterMontana Marie

toNicholas James RodrickSaturday, June twelfth

two thousand and fourteenat four o’clock

Leach Botanical GardenPortland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryrequest the pleasure of your company


toNicholas Rodrick

Saturday, the twelfth of Juneat six o’clock in the evening


Montana Marie Perryand

Nicholas James Rodrickinvite you to sharea day of happiness

as they begin a life of loveSaturday, June twelfthtwo thousand fourteen

at half past eleven in the morningLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Montana Marieand

Mr. Nicholas Rodricktogether with our parents

invite you to share with usthe joy of our marriage

Saturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand fourteen

at five o’clock in the afternoonLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon




Invitation Wording Examples When Bride’s Parents (married) are Issuing the Invite:

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryhave the honour of announcingthe marriage of their daughter

Ms. Montana Marieto

Mr. Nicholas James RodrickSaturday, the twelfth day of June

two thousand and fourteenat four o’clock


Our joy will be more completeif you will share in the marriage of our daughter

Montana Marieand

Mr. Nicholas RodrickSaturday, the twelfth of Juneat six o’clock in the evening


Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryinvite you to share in their joy in celebrating

the marriage of their daughterMontana Marie

toNicholas James Rodrick


at eleven in the morningLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryrequest the pleasure of your companyat the celebration of friendship, love

and marriage ofMontana Marie

andMr. Nicholas Rodrick


at five o’clock in the afternoonLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon


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Page Three

Wording Examples When Both Bride & Grooms Parents are Issuing the Wedding Invitation:

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perry and

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrickrequest the honour of your presence

at the marriage of their childrenMontana Marie

toNicholas James

Saturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen

at seven o’clock in the morningLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryand

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrick invite you to share in the joy

of the marriage of their childrenMontana M. Perry

andNicholas J. Rodrick


at eleven-thirtyLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon


the marriage of their daughterMontana M. Perry


son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles RodrickSaturday, the twelfth of June

two thousand fourteenat four o’clock in the afternoon




andNicholas Rodrick

son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles RodrickSaturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen

at six o’clock in the eveningLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon





Page Four

Wording when Bride’s Parents (divorced) are Issuing the Invitation:

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perry and

Ms. Melinda Williamsrequest the honour of your presence


toNicholas James


at nine-thirty in the morningLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Mr. Matthew Perryand

Ms. Melinda Williamsinvite you to share in the joy

of the marriage of their daughterMontana M. Perry

toNicholas J. Rodrick

Saturday, the twelfth of Juneat one o’clock

two thousand fourteenLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smallinvite you to share in their joy in celebrating

the marriage of her daughterMontana Marie Perry



at seven-thirty in the eveningLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon


and marriage of his daughterMontana Marie

andNicholas Rodrick



Portland, Oregon





Page Five

Wording Examples When Bride and Groom’s Parents (divorced) are Issuing the Invitation:

Mr. Matthew Perry Mrs. Melinda Williams

and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrickrequest the honour of your presence


andNicholas James


at four-thirty in the afternoonLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew PerryMr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrick

and Ms. Linda Shraderinvite you to share in the joy





Portland, Oregon




son of Mr. Charles Rodrickand Ms. Linda Shrader


at four o’clockLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon




son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrickand Ms. Linda Shrader


at ten o’clock in the morningLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon





Page Six

Wording when Widowed/Remarried Parent is Issuing the Invitation:

Mrs. Matthew Perry requests the honour of your presence

at the marriage of his daughterMontana Marie

daughter of the late Mrs. Melinda Perryand

Nicholas JamesSaturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen

at five in the afternoonLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew PerryMr. & Mrs. Phillip Norris

invite you to share in the joyof the marriage of their children

Montana M. Perryand

Nicholas J. Rodrickson of the late Mr. Charles Rodrick


at sixLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon




son of Mr. Charles Rodrickand the late Mrs. Sylvia Rodrick


at twelve-thirtyLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew PerryMs. Sylvia Rodrick

request the pleasure of your companyat the celebration of friendship, love





Portland, Oregon





Page Seven

Wording When Bride and Groom are Issuing the Invitation:


Nicholas James Rodrickrequest the honour of your presence

at their marriageSaturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen

at noonLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

The honour of your presenceis requested at the marriage of

Montana M. Perryand

Nicholas J. RodrickSaturday, the twelfth of June

two thousand fourteenat six o’clock in the evening


Montana M. Perryand

Nicholas J. Rodrickhave chosen the first dayof their new life together

as Saturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen

You are invited to share in their joyas they exchange marriage vows

at four in the afternoonLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Together with their parentsMontana Marie

andNicholas Rodrick

request the honour of your presenceat their marriage

on Saturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand fourteenat eight in the morning






Page Eight

Creative Wording Examples for a Wedding Invitation:

Forever friends we shall bebe it along the shoreor sailing on the sea.

Please be our guest as we,Montana Marie Perry

andNicholas James Rodrick

join together onSaturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen


Portland, Oregon

They met, sparks flewshe asked him, or he asked her

However it happenedMontana M. Perry

andNicholas J. Rodrickare getting married

and they ask you to join them onSaturday, the twelfth of June

two thousand fourteenat eleven-thirty in the morning


We are two minds, two heartsbound together forever

united in love.It is with joy that we,

Montana M. Perryand

Nicholas J. Rodrickinvite you to share

in a celebration of loveas we exchange our wedding vows

on Saturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen

at ten o’clockLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Be it fate, be it luckwe have come together

to share in our life togetheras partners and best friends

Montana Marieand

Nicholas Rodrickinvite you to join the

celebration as we are married on Saturday, the twelfth of June

two thousand fourteenat six o’clock in the evening






Page Nine

Wording Examples for Weddings that Exclude Children:

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryhave the honour of announcingthe marriage of their daughter

Ms. Montana Marieto

Mr. Nicholas James RodrickSaturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen

at seven o’clock in the morningLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Adult only reception to follow

Our joy will be more completeif you join us at our wedding celebration

Montana Marie Perrywill marry

Mr. Nicholas RodrickSaturday, the twelfth of Juneat six o’clock in the evening

two thousand fourteenLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Adult reception to follow

Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryinvite you to share in their joy in celebrating

the marriage of their daughterMontana Marie




Portland, Oregon

Black tie reception to follow, childcare will be provided

When writing out the invitations for a child-free wedding, do not have

“and family” on the envelope.

Proper etiquette suggests you not use the phrase “no children allowed” as it focuses on the negative

instead of the positive

You may also include adult-only information or childcare details on the RSVP card





Page Ten

Wording for Family Members Issuing the Invitation:

Marilyn Williamsand

Jeffrey Perryrequest the honor of your presence

at the marriage of their motherMs. Montana Perry

toMr. Nicholas Rodrick


at seven o’clock in the eveningLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Jeffrey Smithinvites you to share with himin the marriage of his sister

Ms. Montana Perryto

Mr. Nicholas RodrickSaturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen


Portland, Oregon

Dr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryinvite you to share in their joy in celebrating

the marriage ofMontana Marie



at eleven o’clockLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Marilyn Williamsand

Jeffrey Smithrequest the honor of your presence

at the marriage of their auntMs. Montana Perry

toMr. Nicholas Rodrick



Portland, Oregon





Page Eleven

Wording for Reaffirmation of Vows:

The honour of your presenceis requested at the reaffirmation

of the wedding vows ofMr. and Mrs. Nicholas Rodrick


at six o’clockLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Rodrickrequest the honour of your presence

at a ceremony to celebratethe reaffirmation of their wedding vows


at four-thirty in the afternoonLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

A life of sharing, caringA love of endless giving together

in the spirit of our joyWe, Montana Marie Perry

and Nicholas James Rodrick

invite you to share with usthe joy of our years together



Portland, Oregon

Montana Marie Rodrickand

Nicholas James Rodrickwill reaffirm their love as one

on Saturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand fourteen

at one o’clock in the afternoonLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon





Page Twelve

Wording Examples for Military Weddings:

Major and Mrs. Matthew Perryrequest the honour of your presence


to Nicholas James Rodrick

First Lieutenant, United States ArmySaturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen


Portland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew PerryMr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrickinvite you to share in the joy


andNicholas J. RodrickUnited States Army


Leach Botanical Garden6704 SE 122nd Avenue

Portland, Oregon

(title is not included if rank is below Sergeant)



Sergeant, United States Armyand

Dr. Nicholas J. Rodrickson of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrick



Portland, Oregon


and marriage ofDr. Montana Marie

andNicholas Rodrick

son of Colonel and Mrs. Charles RodrickSaturday, the twelfth of Juneat six o’clock in the evening






Page Thir teen

Invitation Wording Examples for Same Sex Marriages:

The honour of your presenceis requested

at the marriage ofMontana Marie Perry

and Elizabeth Lee Rodrick



Portland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew PerryMr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrick

request the honour of your presenceat the marriage of their sons

Kenneth William Perryand

Nicholas James RodrickSaturday, the twelfth of June

at six o’clockLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Montana Marie Perry and

Elizabeth Lee Rodrickrequest the honour of your presence

at their commitment ceremonySaturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen

at six-thirtyLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon

Together with their familiesMontana Perry and Elizabeth Rodrick

invite you to share in the joyous beginningas they join in marriage

The celebration of their commitment and lovewill be held on







Page Fourteen

Invitation Wording Examples for Double Weddings:


at the marriage of their daughtersMontana Marie Perry

toMr. Nicholas James Rodrick

and Elizabeth Lee Smith

to Mr. Eugene Jeffrey Warren



Portland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrickhave the honour of announcing

the marriage ofElizabeth Lee Smith

totheir son

Kenneth William Rodrickand

Montana Marie Bensonto

their sonNicholas James Rodrick

Saturday, the twelfth of Juneat six o’clock



Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrickinvite you to share with them

in the marriage of their daughtersMontana Marie Perry

to Mr. Kenneth William Benson

andElizabeth Lee Perry

toMr. Nicholas James RodrickSaturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen

at half past six o’clock in the eveningLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon


Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrickinvite you to share with them

in the marriage of Montana Marie Benson

to Mr.. Kenneth William Perry

andElizabeth Lee Lyons

toMr. Nicholas James RodrickSaturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen

at six-thirtyLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon





Page Fif teen

Invitation Wording Examples for Religious Ceremonies:

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryrequest the honoour of your presence

at the Nuptial Massat which their daughterMontana Marie Perry

and Mr. Nicholas James Rodrick

will be united in theSacrament of Holy Matrimonyon Saturday, the twelfth of June

two thousand and fourteenat six o’clock in the evening

Leach GardensPortland, Oregon


at the marriage of their daughterMontana

toMr. Nicholas James Rodrick

son ofMr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrick

Sunday, the twelfth of Juneat six o’clock

Beth Israel CongregationPortland, Oregon

Matthew and Lucy Perryrequest your gracious presence on theauspicious occasion of the wedding of

their daughterMontana Marie Perry

withNicholas James Rodrick

(son of Mr. Charles and Mrs. Linda)on Saturday, the twelfth of June

two thousand and fourteenat half past six o’clock in the evening

The W HotelPortland, Oregon

“O Allah bless and guide this marriage to the very best of understanding,

happiness, prosperity and success (Ameen)”


in the marriage of their daughterMontana Marie Benson

to Nicholas James Rodrick

son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles RodrickSaturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteenat six-thirty in the evening

Church of ChristPortland, Oregon

“This was the Lords doing; it is marvelous in our eyes”Psalms 118:23





Page Sixteen

Wording Examples for Anniversary Invitations:

The Perry Familyrequests the honor of your presence

on the occasion of the25th Wedding Anniversary

ofMontana Marie

and Nicholas James


at six o’clock in the eveningLeach Botanical Gardens

Portland, Oregon

The Perry Familycordially invites you to

the 50th Wedding Anniversaryof their parents


Nicholas James RodrickSunday, the twelfth of June

at six o’clockLeach Botanical Gardens

Portland, Oregon

Because you are suchan important part of our lives

we invite you to celebrate our 25 years

of love and friendshipDinner will be servedwith dancing to follow


at six o’clock in the eveningat the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Rodrick

123 Oregon Trail RoadPortland, Oregon

Montana & Nicholas

Marriage is like a flowerif tended to with great affection

it will grow and bloom into something beautiful

To celebrate our 25 years of marriageand the love that has continued to blossom

we invite you to join us fora cocktail reception

on Saturday, June twelfthtwo thousand fourteen

at two o’clockLeach Botanical Gardens

Portland, Oregon

Montana & Nicholas





Page Seventeen

Wording Examples for Destination Wedding Invitations:

Forever friends we shall bebe it along the shoreor sailing on the sea.

Please be our guest as we,Montana Marie Perry


join together onSaturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen

at six o’clock in the eveningBombay Botanical Garden

Kauai, Hawaii

The Perry Familycordially invites you to

join us on the beach in Bermuda to celebrate the marriage of


Nicholas James RodrickSunday, the twelfth of June

two thousand fourteenat six o’clock

Astwood CoverWarwick, Bermuda

Because you are such a special part of our lives

we invite you to join is for a

once in a lifetime eventon Saturday, the twelfth of June

two thousand and fourteenat six o’clock in the evening

Hilltop RetreatSantiago, Chile

Montana & Nicholas

Mr. Matthew Perry and



andNicholas James


at four-thirty in the afternoonSheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers

Hong Kong, China





Page Eighteen

Wording for Post Ceremony Announcements Sent by Couple:

Montana and Nicholasare happy to announce

their marriagewhich took place in a private

ceremonyon Saturday, the twelfth of June

two thousand and fourteenPlease join them for a

reception to celebrate their unionSaturday, July twentieth

two thousand and fourteenHilton Hotel

Portland, Oregon

In celebration of theirrecent marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Rodrickrequest the pleasure of your

companySunday, the twelfth of June


Palace GardensPortland, Oregon

Join us in celebrating themarriage of

Montanaand

Nicholaswith a reception marking the

return from our weddingceremony in the Hawaiian Islands

The reception will be heldon Saturday, June thirtieth

two thousand fourteenThe W Hotel

Portland, Oregon

We kept it quietlike little mice..

a private weddingwe thought would be nice.

We’re married nowand happy as can be!

Please celebrate with usat our big party!

Saturday, April fifteenthThe Old Spaghetti Factory

Portland, Oregon

Montanaand

Nicholas





Page Nineteen

Wording for Post Ceremony Announcements:

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rodrickare happy to announce the marriage of

Montana Elizabethand

Nicholas Jameswhich took place in a private ceremony


Please join us for a reception to celebrate their union

Saturday, July twentiethtwo thousand and fourteen

at six o’clock in the eveningHilton Hotel

Portland, Oregon

In celebration of theirrecent marriage

the Rodrick and Perry familiesrequest the pleasure of

your companyto celebrate the new couple

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas RodrickSunday, the twelfth of June


Palace GardensPortland, Oregon


Montana Perryand

Nicholas Rodrickwith a reception marking the

return from their wedding in the Hawaiian Islands


two thousand fourteenat six-thirty

Home of Mr. and Mrs. PerryPortland, Oregon

On Saturday, June twelfthMontana and Nicholas became

one heartTheir love filled the air

like no others couldPlease join the families of

Montana and Nicholasin celebrating their new start

A dinner in their honor will beon Friday, August eighttwo thousand fourteen

at seven-thirty in the eveningat Le Auberge

Portland, Oregon





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Wording for Reception Only Invitations:

Mr. and Mrs. Charles RodrickMr. and Mrs. Matthew Perry

request the pleasure of your companyat a receptionin honor of


Nicholas Jameson Saturday, July twentieth-fifth

two thousand and fourteenHilton Hotel

Portland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryrequest the pleasure of your company

at the wedding receptionfor their daughter


Nicholas JamesSaturday, July twentieth

two thousand and fourteenat seven o’clock in the evening

Hilton HotelPortland, Oregon


Montanaand

Nicholaswith a reception marking the

return from their wedding in the Hawaiian Islands


two thousand fourteenHome of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perry

Portland, Oregon

Mr. and Mrs. Charles RodrickMr. and Mrs. Matthew Perry

request the pleasure of your companyat a receptionin honor of

the marriage betweenMontana Elizabeth

andNicholas James

on Saturday, the twentieth of Julytwo thousand and fourteen

Hilton HotelPortland, Oregon





Page Twenty-One

Wording Examples for Second/Encore Wedding:

We have experienced love in our parents,our families and friends

and now a new love in each otherMontana Marie Perry


invite you to share with us a celebration of love

on Saturday, June thirtiethtwo thousand fourteen

The W HotelPortland, Oregon

The honour of your presenceis requested

at the marriage of Montana Perry

andNicholas James RodrickSaturday, June twelfth

two thousand and fourteenat four o’clock in the afternoon


Mr. and Mrs. Tony PerryMs. Kristen Perry

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lovejoyrequest the honor of your presence

at the marriage of their parentsMontana Marie Perry

andNicholas James Lovejoy

on Saturday, June thirtiethtwo thousand fourteen

at six o’clockThe Fireside GrillPortland, Oregon

Montana M. Perryand

Nicholas J. Rodrickhave chosen the first dayof their new life together

as Saturday, the twelfth of Junetwo thousand and fourteen

You are invited to share in their joyas they exchange marriage vows

at four in the afternoonLeach Botanical Garden

Portland, Oregon





Page Twenty-Two

Wording for Cancelled or Postponed Wedding:

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryannounce that the marriage

of their daughterMontana

to Mr. Nicholas Rodrickhas been canceled

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryregret to inform youthat the invitations to

their daughter’s weddingon Saturday, June thirteenth

must be recalled

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Perryannounce that the marriage

of their daughterMontana Marie

to Mr. Nicholas Rodrickhas been postponed until

August fifteenthtwo thousand fourteen


Nicholas James Rodrickannounce that

the date of their weddinghas been postponed

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