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our wedding invitations set the tone for your big day, offering guests a glimpse of what to expect while providing essential details. Whether you’re planning a formal black-tie affair, a casual backyard wedding, or a destination celebration, the right wording ensures clarity and elegance.
In this guide, we’ll cover:
✔ Traditional vs. Modern Invitation Wording
✔ Who Hosts? How to Word for Different Situations
✔ How to Include RSVP & Additional Details
✔ Examples for Every Type of Wedding
Let’s dive in!
1. Traditional vs. Modern Wedding Invitation Wording
Traditional Wording:
- Typically formal and follows etiquette rules.
- Often includes phrases like “request the honor of your presence.”
- The hosts (e.g., parents of the bride) are named first.
Example:
Mr. and Mrs. William Anderson
request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter
Emma Rose
to
James Alexander Carter
on Saturday, the tenth of June two thousand twenty-five
at five o’clock in the evening
The Grand Ballroom | Charleston, South Carolina
Reception to follow
Modern Wording:
- Less formal, more personalized.
- Often written from the couple’s perspective.
- Can reflect the wedding theme or tone.
Example:
Emma & James
invite you to celebrate their wedding
Saturday, June 10, 2025 | 5:00 PM
The Grand Ballroom, Charleston, SC
Dinner, drinks, and dancing to follow!
2. Who Hosts? Wording for Different Situations
💍 Traditional (Bride’s Parents Hosting)
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter…
💍 Both Families Hosting
Together with their families, Emma Rose and James Carter invite you to celebrate their wedding…
💍 Couple Hosting Themselves
With joy in our hearts, we invite you to join us as we say “I do”!
💍 Divorced or Deceased Parents
- If one parent is deceased, they can still be mentioned in the invitation in a respectful way.
- Example: Emma, daughter of the late Mr. William Anderson and Mrs. Susan Anderson…
3. Destination Wedding Invitation Wording
Key Details to Include:
✅ Date & location
✅ Travel/accommodation information
✅ RSVP instructions
Example:
Pack your bags! We’re getting married!
Join us in paradise as we celebrate our love
Emma & James
June 10, 2025
Sunset Beach Resort, Maui, Hawaii
RSVP & travel details at emmaandjameswedding.com
4. Second Marriages & Vow Renewals
Example for a Second Marriage:
Love is sweeter the second time around…
Emma & James
invite you to celebrate their marriage
June 10, 2025 | The Willow Gardens
Example for a Vow Renewal:
We still do!
Join us as we renew our vows
Emma & James Carter
on June 10, 2025
at Sunset Beach, Charleston
5. How to Include RSVP & Additional Details
💌 RSVP Wording Examples:
- Kindly reply by May 10 at emmaandjameswedding.com
- Please RSVP by May 10 to 555-123-4567
- We can’t wait to celebrate! RSVP by May 10
💌 Reception Wording Examples:
- Dinner and dancing to follow
- Join us for a cocktail reception immediately after the ceremony
💌 Dress Code Wording:
- Black Tie Attire Requested
- Dressy Casual | Beach Chic
