How to Word a Self Hosted Wedding Invitation

Wedding invitation wording can be a confusing venture. Traditionally there is only one way to word a wedding invitation. However, with the modern rules of weddings things have changed. Here is a basic guide on deciding how to word a self hosted wedding invitation.

Things You'll Need

• Impending Wedding

Instructions

1. Decide whether the parent's names of either the bride or groom (or both) will appear on the invitation. Since the wedding is being paid for and hosted by you then it is optional.

2. Determine the formality of the invitation. For a casual wedding invitation the wording can be nearly anything. For a formal event the wording should fall into the traditional format:
   "The honor of your presence is requested
   At the marriage of
   Miss. First Middle Last
   And
   Mr. First Middle Last
   Date
   Time
   Location"

3. Type out a few wedding invitation wording options and play with the format. Start with the traditional layout and modify it until it looks the way you wish. Play with phrasing:
   "Please join us
   Date
   Time
   Location
   For the marriage of..."

4. Check for any spelling or informational errors. Wedding invitation reprints are costly!

5. Submit the final draft to the printer and wait for those beautiful wedding invitations to arrive.

Tips & Warnings

• See the back of the invitation catalog for specific details on wedding invitation wording etiquette.

Resources

• Wedding Speeches