The Ultimate Wedding Invitation Wording Directory: 200 Copy-And-Paste Templates For Every Modern Family Scenario

Choosing your wedding invitation wording can feel surprisingly overwhelming.

You know the date. You've booked the venue. You've chosen your wedding style. Yet when it comes time to design your invitations, many couples find themselves staring at a blank page wondering what they're actually supposed to write.

Should parents be mentioned?

What if your parents are divorced?

What if you're paying for the wedding yourselves?

How do you honour a parent who has passed away?

What if you're planning a second marriage or a destination wedding?

The truth is that modern weddings come in many different forms, and your invitation wording should reflect your unique circumstances rather than following outdated rules that don't fit your situation. This guide contains over 100 wedding invitation wording examples covering traditional weddings, modern celebrations, blended families, divorced parents, same-sex weddings, second marriages, destination weddings and more. Use these examples as inspiration, personalise them to suit your wedding and create invitations that feel authentic to your story.

Traditional Wedding Invitation Wording

Traditional wedding invitations remain one of the most popular choices for formal weddings.

These examples work particularly well for church weddings, black-tie celebrations and classic wedding styles.

Example 1

Mr and Mrs David Smith

request the pleasure of your company

at the marriage of their daughter

Emily Rose Smith

to

James Robert Brown

Saturday 15th June 2027

Example 2

Mr and Mrs David Smith

request the honour of your presence

at the marriage of their daughter

Emily Rose Smith

to

James Robert Brown

Example 3

Mr and Mrs David Smith

invite you to celebrate the marriage of

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

Example 4

Together with their families

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

request the pleasure of your company

as they exchange marriage vows

Example 5

Mr and Mrs David Smith

request the pleasure of your company

at the wedding of their daughter

Emily

to

James

Example 6

You are cordially invited

to celebrate the marriage of

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

Example 7

Please join us

for the wedding of

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

Example 8

The honour of your presence is requested

at the marriage of

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

Example 9

Together with their families

Emily and James

invite you to celebrate their wedding

Example 10

Please join us

as we witness the marriage of

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

Couple Hosting Their Own Wedding

Many couples now pay for and organise their own wedding. These examples are modern, elegant and simple.

Example 11

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

invite you to celebrate their marriage

Example 12

Please join

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

for their wedding celebration

Example 13

We're getting married!

Join us as we celebrate

Example 14

Together with their families

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

invite you to celebrate their wedding day

Example 15

Please celebrate with us

as we exchange vows

and begin our next chapter together

Example 16

Join us for a day of love, laughter and celebration

as we get married

Example 17

We found our forever

and we'd love you to celebrate with us

Example 18

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

request the pleasure of your company

at their wedding

Example 19

Join us as we say "I do"

Example 20

Together we have built a beautiful life

Now we'd love to celebrate our marriage with you

Bride's Parents Hosting

Traditional wording often places the bride's parents as hosts.

Example 21

Mr and Mrs David Smith

request the pleasure of your company

at the marriage of their daughter

Emily Rose Smith

to

James Brown

Example 22

Mr and Mrs David Smith

invite you to celebrate the marriage of

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

Example 23

The honour of your presence is requested

at the wedding of

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

Example 24

David and Sarah Smith

request the pleasure of your company

at their daughter Emily's wedding

Example 25

Please join the Smith family

as Emily marries James

Example 26

Mr and Mrs Smith

joyfully invite you

to celebrate their daughter's wedding

Example 27

Together with their families

Emily and James

invite you to celebrate

Example 28

David and Sarah Smith

invite you to witness the marriage of their daughter

Emily

Example 29

Please join us

for the wedding of our daughter

Emily Smith

Example 30

With great joy

the Smith family invites you

to celebrate Emily and James

Groom's Parents Hosting

Less traditional but increasingly common.

Example 31

Mr and Mrs Robert Brown

request the pleasure of your company

at the marriage of

James Robert Brown

to

Emily Smith

Example 32

Robert and Linda Brown

invite you to celebrate the wedding of

James and Emily

Example 33

The Brown family

requests the pleasure of your company

at the wedding of James Brown

Example 34

Please join us

as our son James marries Emily

Example 35

Robert and Linda Brown

joyfully invite you

to celebrate James and Emily

Example 36

Join the Brown family

for a wedding celebration

honouring James and Emily

Example 37

Please celebrate with us

as James and Emily exchange vows

Example 38

The Brown family

requests the honour of your presence

at the wedding of James Brown

Example 39

Robert and Linda Brown

invite you to share in the joy

of James and Emily's wedding

Example 40

Together with their families

James Brown

and

Emily Smith

invite you to celebrate their marriage

Divorced Parents Wedding Invitation Wording

One of the most searched wedding invitation topics online.

The key is acknowledging both parents respectfully.

Example 41

Mr David Smith

and

Mrs Sarah Wilson

request the pleasure of your company

at the marriage of their daughter

Emily Smith

to

James Brown

Example 42

David Smith

and

Sarah Wilson

invite you to celebrate the wedding of

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

Example 43

Together with their parents

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

request the pleasure of your company

Example 44

Emily Smith

daughter of David Smith and Sarah Wilson

and

James Brown

invite you to celebrate their marriage

Example 45

Please join us

as Emily and James exchange vows

with the love and support of their families

Example 46

David Smith

and

Sarah Wilson

invite you to celebrate

their daughter's wedding

Example 47

With the blessing of their families

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

invite you to celebrate

Example 48

Please join Emily and James

for their wedding celebration

Example 49

Together with those who love them

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

invite you to celebrate

Example 50

Join us

as we celebrate the marriage of

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

Single Parent Wedding Invitation Wording

Many weddings involve one parent taking the hosting role.

Example 51

Mrs Sarah Wilson

requests the pleasure of your company

at the marriage of her daughter

Emily Wilson

to

James Brown

Example 52

Sarah Wilson

invites you to celebrate

the marriage of her daughter Emily

Example 53

Please join Sarah Wilson

as her daughter Emily marries James

Example 54

Together with her mother

Emily Wilson

invites you to celebrate her marriage

Example 55

Sarah Wilson

joyfully invites you

to celebrate Emily and James

Example 56

With great love

Sarah Wilson invites you

to witness Emily's wedding

Example 57

Please join us

for the wedding celebration of

Emily Wilson

and

James Brown

Example 58

Emily Wilson

and

James Brown

invite you to celebrate their marriage

Example 59

Together with their families

Emily and James

request the pleasure of your company

Example 60

Join us as we celebrate

the wedding of Emily and James

Remarried Parents Wedding Invitation Wording

Blended families are increasingly common, and many couples want to acknowledge both biological parents and step-parents in a respectful way.

Example 61

Mr David Smith and Mrs Linda Smith

together with

Mr John Wilson and Mrs Sarah Wilson

invite you to celebrate the marriage of

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

Example 62

Together with their families

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

request the pleasure of your company

at their wedding celebration

Example 63

David and Linda Smith

together with

John and Sarah Wilson

invite you to celebrate the wedding of

Emily and James

Example 64

Please join us

as Emily Smith and James Brown

exchange marriage vows

Example 65

With the love and support of their families

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

invite you to celebrate their marriage

Example 66

Together with their parents and step-parents

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

request the pleasure of your company

Example 67

Please celebrate with us

as Emily and James begin their next chapter

Example 68

The Smith and Wilson families

invite you to celebrate the marriage of

Emily and James

Example 69

Join us

as we celebrate love, family and marriage

Example 70

Together with those who love them

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

invite you to their wedding

Step-Parent Wedding Invitation Wording

Sometimes a step-parent has played a major role in a couple's life and should be acknowledged.

Example 71

Emily Smith

daughter of

David Smith and Linda Smith

and

James Brown

invite you to celebrate their marriage

Example 72

David and Linda Smith

request the pleasure of your company

at Emily's wedding

Example 73

Together with their parents

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

invite you to celebrate

Example 74

Please join us

for the wedding celebration of

Emily and James

Example 75

The Smith family

joyfully invites you

to celebrate Emily and James

Example 76

With grateful hearts

Emily and James

invite you to witness their marriage

Example 77

Join us

for a celebration of love and family

Example 78

Together with their loved ones

Emily and James

invite you to celebrate

Example 79

Please join our families

as Emily and James exchange vows

Example 80

With great joy

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

invite you to their wedding

Honouring A Deceased Parent

One of the most emotional wedding invitation scenarios.

These examples respectfully acknowledge a loved one who has passed away.

Example 81

Emily Rose Smith

daughter of Sarah Smith

and the late David Smith

and

James Brown

invite you to celebrate their marriage

Example 82

Emily Smith

daughter of the late David Smith

and Sarah Smith

requests the pleasure of your company

Example 83

Together with their families

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

invite you to celebrate their marriage

while honouring the memory of David Smith

Example 84

Please join us

as we celebrate love, family and cherished memories

Example 85

With love and remembrance

Emily and James

invite you to their wedding

Example 86

The memory of David Smith

lives on as we celebrate the marriage of

Emily and James

Example 87

Together with those who love them

Emily and James

invite you to celebrate

Example 88

In loving memory of David Smith

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

request the pleasure of your company

Example 89

Please join us

as we celebrate a day filled with love and remembrance

Example 90

Emily and James

invite you to witness their marriage

surrounded by family, friends and treasured memories

Same-Sex Wedding Invitation Wording

Modern wedding wording works beautifully for same-sex weddings.

Example 91

Emily Smith

and

Charlotte Jones

invite you to celebrate their marriage

Example 92

Together with their families

Emily Smith

and

Charlotte Jones

request the pleasure of your company

Example 93

Please join us

for the wedding of

Emily and Charlotte

Example 94

We're getting married!

Celebrate with us

Example 95

Together we have found forever

and we'd love you to join us

Example 96

Please celebrate with us

as we exchange vows

Example 97

Join us

for a day of love, laughter and celebration

Example 98

Emily and Charlotte

invite you to witness their wedding ceremony

Example 99

Please join us

for our wedding celebration

Example 100

With great joy

Emily and Charlotte

invite you to celebrate their marriage

Second Marriage Wedding Invitation Wording

Many couples prefer elegant, understated wording.

Example 101

Emily Smith

and

James Brown

invite you to celebrate their marriage

Example 102

Please join us

as we begin a new chapter together

Example 103

Together with their families

Emily and James

request the pleasure of your company

Example 104

With grateful hearts

Emily and James

invite you to celebrate their wedding

Example 105

Please celebrate with us

as we exchange vows

Example 106

Love has brought us together

and we'd love you to join us

Example 107

Join us

for an evening of celebration

Example 108

Please witness our marriage ceremony

Example 109

Emily and James

request the pleasure of your company

Example 110

Together we begin our next adventure

Destination Wedding Invitation Wording

Perfect for weddings abroad.

Example 111

Pack your bags and join us

as we celebrate our wedding in Tuscany

Example 112

Love is taking us to Italy

and we'd love you to join us

Example 113

Join us in Provence

for a wedding celebration to remember

Example 114

Meet us in Santorini

for our wedding day

Example 115

Please join us

for our destination wedding in France

Example 116

Sunshine, romance and wedding vows await

Example 117

We're getting married abroad

and we'd love you there

Example 118

Join us by the sea

as we exchange vows

Example 119

Celebrate our wedding weekend in Spain

Example 120

Love is our destination

and we'd love you to join the journey

Micro Wedding Invitation Wording

Micro weddings have become increasingly popular, focusing on meaningful celebrations with a smaller guest list.

Example 121

We are keeping things small

but would love for you to join us

as we celebrate our marriage

Example 122

Please join us

for an intimate wedding celebration

with our closest family and friends

Example 123

A small guest list

a big celebration of love

Example 124

Join us

for an intimate ceremony

followed by dinner and celebration

Example 125

With great joy

we invite you to our intimate wedding

Example 126

Love brought us here

and we'd love you beside us

Example 127

Please celebrate with us

as we exchange vows

surrounded by those we love most

Example 128

A small gathering

a lifetime of memories

Example 129

Join us

for a meaningful and intimate wedding celebration

Example 130

We cannot imagine our wedding day without you

Elopement Announcement Wording

Perfect for couples announcing their marriage after the event.

Example 131

We eloped!

Emily Smith and James Brown

were married on 15th June 2027

Example 132

We said "I do"

and are delighted to share the news

Example 133

Just married!

Emily and James

celebrated their wedding in Italy

Example 134

We exchanged vows in a private ceremony

and are excited to share our news

Example 135

We couldn't wait

so we got married

Example 136

Love led us to the perfect adventure

and now we're husband and wife

Example 137

Surprise!

We're married

Example 138

Together we celebrated our wedding

and now we'd love to celebrate with you

Example 139

Our forever officially began

on 15th June 2027

Example 140

We tied the knot

and couldn't be happier

Adults-Only Wedding Invitation Wording

One of the most searched wedding invitation topics.

Example 141

Respectfully

this will be an adults-only celebration

Example 142

Adult guests only please

Example 143

We kindly request no children attend our wedding

Example 144

Please join us

for an adults-only evening of celebration

Example 145

We hope you enjoy a well-deserved night off

to celebrate with us

Example 146

Although we adore your little ones

our wedding day will be adults only

Example 147

Please celebrate with us

at our adults-only wedding

Example 148

Kindly note that this is an adults-only event

Example 149

To allow all guests to relax and enjoy the evening

our wedding will be adults only

Example 150

Thank you for supporting our decision

to host an adults-only celebration

Children Welcome Wedding Invitation Wording

Example 151

Children are warmly welcomed

to celebrate with us

Example 152

We look forward to celebrating

with your whole family

Example 153

Bring the kids

and celebrate with us

Example 154

Family and friends of all ages are invited

Example 155

We can't wait to celebrate

with everyone we love

Example 156

Children are an important part of our day

and are warmly welcomed

Example 157

Please join us

for a family-friendly celebration

Example 158

Our wedding day wouldn't be complete

without your little ones

Example 159

We welcome guests of all ages

Example 160

Let's celebrate together

as one big family

Church Wedding Invitation Wording

Example 161

The honour of your presence is requested

at the marriage ceremony of

Emily Smith and James Brown

Example 162

Please join us

as we exchange vows before God

Example 163

With the blessing of our families

we invite you to witness our marriage

Example 164

Please celebrate with us

at St Mary's Church

Example 165

Join us

for our church wedding ceremony

Example 166

Together with our families

we invite you to witness our marriage

Example 167

Please join us

for a day of faith, family and celebration

Example 168

The honour of your company is requested

at our wedding ceremony

Example 169

With grateful hearts

we invite you to celebrate our marriage

Example 170

Join us

as we exchange vows and begin our marriage

Registry Office Wedding Invitation Wording

Example 171

Please join us

for our civil wedding ceremony

Example 172

Emily Smith and James Brown

invite you to celebrate their marriage

at Crewe Registry Office

Example 173

Join us

as we officially become husband and wife

Example 174

Please celebrate with us

after our civil ceremony

Example 175

We invite you to witness our wedding

at the Registry Office

Example 176

Please join us

for our wedding celebration

following the ceremony

Example 177

Together with our families

we invite you to our wedding

Example 178

We are delighted to invite you

to our civil marriage ceremony

Example 179

Join us

for a day of love and celebration

Example 180

Please celebrate our marriage with us

Luxury Wedding Invitation Wording

Example 181

You are cordially invited

to an elegant wedding celebration

Example 182

Please join us

for an unforgettable evening of celebration

Example 183

Together with their families

Emily and James

request the pleasure of your company

Example 184

We would be honoured by your presence

at our wedding

Example 185

Join us

for a celebration of timeless elegance

Example 186

An evening of love, fine dining and celebration awaits

Example 187

Please celebrate with us

as we begin our forever

Example 188

We invite you to share

in the joy of our marriage

Example 189

Please join us

for a luxury wedding celebration

Example 190

We look forward to celebrating

with family and friends

Modern Wedding Invitation Wording

Example 191

We're getting married

and we'd love you there

Example 192

Join us

for our wedding celebration

Example 193

Love brought us together

and we'd love to celebrate with you

Example 194

We're saying "I do"

and you're invited

Example 195

Come celebrate with us

as we begin our next chapter

Example 196

Save the date

and join us for our wedding

Example 197

Let's celebrate love

Example 198

The countdown is on

and we'd love you there

Example 199

Join us

for food, drinks and dancing

Example 200

The adventure continues

and we'd love you to be part of it

Wedding Invitation Wording Quick Reference

Scenario	Best Style
Traditional Wedding	Formal Wording
Couple Hosting	Modern Wording
Divorced Parents	Together With Their Families
Step-Parents	Family Wording
Deceased Parent	Honourable Mention
Destination Wedding	Relaxed Wording
Church Wedding	Formal Wording
Registry Office	Modern Wording
Luxury Wedding	Elegant Wording
Micro Wedding	Intimate Wording

Frequently Asked Questions

Who Should Be Named First On A Wedding Invitation?

Traditionally the bride's name appears first. Modern couples often choose whichever order they prefer.

Do We Need To Include Parents?

No. Many couples now simply use "Together with their families" or host the wedding themselves.

Can We Ignore Traditional Wedding Etiquette?

Absolutely. Wedding invitations should reflect your personalities and circumstances.

How Formal Should Wedding Invitations Be?

The wording should match your wedding style. A black-tie wedding may suit traditional wording, while a relaxed garden wedding may feel better with informal wording.

Should We Include Gift Information?

Most etiquette experts recommend placing gift details on your wedding website rather than the invitation itself.

Should RSVP Information Be Included?

Yes. Every invitation should clearly explain how guests should respond and by what date.

Wedding invitation wording has evolved significantly over the years. Modern couples are no longer restricted to one traditional format. Whether you're planning a luxury wedding, a destination celebration, an intimate micro wedding, a second marriage, a same-sex wedding or a ceremony involving complex family dynamics, there is a wording style that will suit your situation perfectly. The best wedding invitation wording is the wording that feels authentic to you. Use these 200 examples as inspiration, adapt them to fit your circumstances and create invitations that reflect your relationship, your family and your celebration. After all, your wedding invitation is more than a piece of stationery, it's the first chapter of your wedding story.