Invitation Wording
Couple Hosting Wedding Invitation Wording
For couple hosting wedding invitation wording, lead with the invitation itself, then add only the detail needed to word the invitation when the couple are hosting themselves. Keep policy or etiquette wording warm but unambiguous.
If you're trying to word the invitation when the couple are hosting themselves, the invitation needs to sound like you while still leaving guests with no doubt about what is being asked. Below are six copy-ready couple 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
Couple Hosting Wedding Invitation Wording examples
Formal
Amelia Rose and Oliver James request the pleasure of your company at their wedding on Saturday 14 June 2027.
Modern
We, Amelia and Oliver, would love you to join us as we get married at Willow House.
Warm
Amelia + Oliver invite you to celebrate their marriage with dinner, drinks and dancing.
Short
With great joy, we invite you to share our wedding day.
Friendly
We're getting married and would be delighted to celebrate with you.
Alternative
Please join us, Amelia and Oliver, as we exchange vows and begin married life together.
Frequently asked questions
What should couple hosting wedding invitation wording include?
Use the wording to word the invitation when the couple are hosting themselves. Keep the invitation, names, date, time and venue easy to identify, then add the couple hosting wedding invitation detail without burying the core invitation.
Do we need a parent host line if we are hosting the wedding ourselves?
No. You can begin with your names or with a direct invitation to celebrate with you. Parent names can still appear elsewhere for personal reasons, but they do not need to be presented as hosts.
Should couple hosting wedding invitation wording go on the main invitation or on an insert?
For couple 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.