Invitation Wording
Traditional Wedding Invitation Wording
For traditional wedding invitation wording, lead with the invitation itself, then add only the detail needed to use classic host-led wedding invitation language. Keep policy or etiquette wording warm but unambiguous.
If you're trying to use classic host-led wedding invitation language, the invitation needs to sound like you while still leaving guests with no doubt about what is being asked. Below are six copy-ready traditional 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
Traditional Wedding Invitation Wording examples
Formal
Mr and Mrs David Harper request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Amelia Rose to Mr Oliver James on Saturday 14 June 2027.
Modern
Together with their parents, Amelia Rose Harper and Oliver James Bennett invite you to share in the joy of their marriage.
Warm
The honour of your presence is requested at the marriage of Amelia Rose Harper and Oliver James Bennett.
Short
Mr and Mrs Harper, together with Mr and Mrs Bennett, invite you to celebrate the marriage of Amelia and Oliver.
Friendly
Please join our families as Amelia Rose and Oliver James are united in marriage on Saturday 14 June 2027.
Alternative
With the blessing of their families, Amelia and Oliver request the pleasure of your company at their wedding.
Frequently asked questions
What should traditional wedding invitation wording include?
Use the wording to use classic host-led wedding invitation language. Keep the invitation, names, date, time and venue easy to identify, then add the traditional wedding invitation detail without burying the core invitation.
What makes wedding invitation wording traditional?
Traditional wording usually uses a host line, full names and a formal request such as asking for the pleasure of a guest’s company. You can follow that structure without copying old-fashioned language that does not fit your families.
Should traditional wedding invitation wording go on the main invitation or on an insert?
For traditional 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.