Invitation Wording
Both Parents Hosting Wedding Invitation Wording
For both parents hosting wedding invitation wording, lead with the invitation itself, then add only the detail needed to word the invitation when both families are hosting. Keep policy or etiquette wording warm but unambiguous.
If you're trying to word the invitation when both families are hosting, the invitation needs to sound like you while still leaving guests with no doubt about what is being asked. Below are six copy-ready both parents hosting wedding invitation wording examples in different tones, followed by practical placement and etiquette tips.
Where to use this wording
Main invitation, invitation insert or digital invitation
Both Parents Hosting Wedding Invitation Wording examples
Formal
Mr and Mrs Harper and Mr and Mrs Bennett request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their children Amelia Rose and Oliver James.
Modern
Together with their parents, Amelia and Oliver invite you to celebrate their marriage.
Warm
The Harper and Bennett families joyfully invite you to Amelia and Oliver's wedding.
Short
With the love and support of both families, Amelia and Oliver request the pleasure of your company.
Friendly
Helen and David Harper, together with Claire and Michael Bennett, invite you to share in the marriage of Amelia and Oliver.
Alternative
Our families are delighted to invite you to celebrate Amelia and Oliver as they say 'I do'.
Frequently asked questions
What should both parents hosting wedding invitation wording include?
Use the wording to word the invitation when both families are hosting. Keep the invitation, names, date, time and venue easy to identify, then add the both parents hosting wedding invitation detail without burying the core invitation.
What host line works when both families are hosting the wedding?
“Together with their families” is the cleanest modern option, while a formal invitation can name both sets of parents. Choose the version that reflects the actual hosts and keeps the opening line readable.
Should both parents hosting wedding invitation wording go on the main invitation or on an insert?
For both parents hosting wedding invitation wording, put anything that changes who is invited or what they are invited to on the main invitation. Use main invitation, invitation insert or digital invitation for longer explanation, travel information or secondary etiquette notes so the core invitation stays easy to read.