• WEDDING INVITATION WORDING • THE BASIC BREAKDOWN

Learn the basic breakdown of wedding invitation wording with specific wording examples.

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1. HOST LINE

Who is hosting? Whoever is hosting the wedding should be listed here. This can be the bride's parents, the groom's parents, both, or neither.

2. REQUEST LINE

There are many different ways to word the request line. See our examples below.

3. BRIDE'S NAME

The bride is listed first. If her parents are mentioned, only her first and middle name are required but it is also fine to include her last name.

4. GROOM'S NAME

List the groom's name. If the his parents are mentioned, only his first and middle name are required.

We highly recommend that couples include a wedding website that informs guests to check for updates. This could be added in your details card, on your invite or on the back of the invitation. In the case of a postponement, you won’t need additional stationery.

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5. DATE AND TIME

Indicate out the month, day, year, and time. If your invitation style is modern, it's ok to use numbers or shorthand or spell out in entirety for more formal.

6. CEREMONY VENUE & RECEPTION LINE

List the name and address of your ceremony and venue if in different locations. Times can also be added here in addition for multiple venues.

7. WEDDING WEBSITE

IF you are not having a traditional reply card the RSVP AND wedding website can go here or on an additional details card or on the back.

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