Discount Wedding Invitations

Traditional Wording-

Mr. and Mrs. (Bride’s father’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
(Bride’s first and middle names)
to
(Groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
(Optional: Year spelled out)
at (time, spelled out) in the (morning/afternoon/evening)
(venue name)
(city, state)

OR

Nuptial Mass-

Mr. and Mrs. (Bride’s father’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
(bride’s first and middle names)
to
(Groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
(Optional: Year spelled out)
at a(n) time, spelled out) Nuptial Mass
(name of church) Catholic Church
(city, state)

OR

Invitations issued by both sets of Parents-

Mr. and Mrs. (Bride’s father’s name)
and
Mr. and Mrs. (Groom’s father’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their children
(Bride’s first and middle names)
and
(Groom’s first and middle names)
on (day, date)
(optional: Year spelled out)
at (time)
(name of church or house of worship)
(city, state)

OR

Invitation to ceremony held outside of a house of worship-

Mr. and Mrs. (Bride’s father’s full name)
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
(Bride’s first and middle names)
and
(Groom’s full name)
on (day and date spelled out)
at (time spelled out)
(name of venue)
(address)
(city, state)

OR

Invitations issued by Groom’s parents-

Mr. and Mrs. (Groom’s father’s full name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
Miss (Bride’s full name)
to their son
Mr. (Groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
(year)
at (time) in the (morning/afternoon/evening)
(name of venue)
(city, state)

OR

Invitations issued by Bride and Groom-

Miss (Bride’s full name)
and
Mr. (Groom’s full name)
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage
on (day, date)
at (time)
(name of venue)
(city, state)

OR

Invitations issued by Friends-

Mr. and Mrs. (friend’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
Miss (Bride’s full name)
and
Mr. (Groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
(year)
at (time)
(name of venue)
(address)
(city, state)

OR

Invitations issued by adult children-

(Names of adult children
one per line with eldest first)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their mother
(name of bride, preceded by social title, if desired)
to
(name of groom, preceded by social title if desired)
on (day, date)
at (time)
(name of venue)
(address)
(city, state)

Second Marriages

Divorcee uses combination of maiden and married names

Mr. and Mrs. (Bride’s father’s full name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
(Bride’s first, maiden and married names)
to
(Groom’s full name)
on (day, date spelled out)
(Optional: Year spelled out)
at (time, spelled out) in the (morning/afternoon/evening)
(Name of venue)
(Optiona: Address)
(city, state)

Widow uses married name and title

Mr. and Mrs. (Bride’s father’s full name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Mrs. (Bride’s full legal married name)
to
(Groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
(year)
at (time)
(name of church)
(city, state)

Blending Families:

(Bride’s name)
and
(Groom’s name)
along with
(Bride’s children’s first names)
(Groom’s children’s names)
would be honored
to have you join them
as their new family is created
in a marriage and joining ceremony
on (day, date spelled out)
(Optional: year, spelled out)
at (time, spelled out)
(name of venue)
(address of venue)
(city, state)

Or

Through marriage we are given
the gift of a new beginning
a new family and a new life

We, (bride’s name) and (groom’s name)
along with
(children’s names)
invite you to witness
our beautiful beginnings
on (day, date spelled out)
(year spelled out)
at (time spelled out)
(name of church or venue)
(Optional: Address)
(city, state)

Bride’s Parents Divorced

Issuing invitation together

Mrs. (bride’s mother’s name)
Mr. (bride’s father’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
(bride’s name)
to
(groom’s name)
on (day, date)
at (time)
(name of venue)
(address)
(city, state)Divorced Mother and Stepfather

Mr. and Mrs. (bride’s step-father’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
(bride’s full name)
to
(groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
at (time)
(name of venue)
(city, state)Divorced Father and Stepmother

Mr. and Mrs. (bride’s father’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of his daughter
(bride’s name)
to
(groom’s name)
on (day, date)
(year)
at (time)
(venue)
(address)
(city, state)

Invitations issued by more than 2 sets of parents

Mr. and Mrs. (bride’s step-father’s name)
Mr. and Mrs. (bride’s father’s name)
and Mr. and Mrs. (groom’s father’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
(bride’s full name)
to
(groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
(year)
(time) in the morning/afternoon/evening
at (venue)
(city, state)

One parent deceased

Living parent not remarried

Mrs. (bride’s father’s name)
requests the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
(bride’s first and middle names)
to
(groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
at (time)
(name of venue)
(address)
(city, state)Living parent has remarried

Mr. and Mrs. (bride’s step-father’s or father’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of (her/his) daughter
(bride’s full name)
to
(groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
(year)
(time)
at (venue)
(address)
(city, state)

Both parents deceased

Invitations issued by older brother or sister

(Bride’s sibling’s name, preceded by social title)
requests the honour of your presence
at the marriage of his/her sister
(bride’s full name)
to
(groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
(year)
(time)
at (venue)
(address)
(city, state)

Or

Mr. and Mrs. (bride’s brother/brother-in-law’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of his/her sister
(bride’s full name)
to
(groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
(year)
(time)
at (venue)
(address)
(city, state)

Invitation issued by grandparents

Mr. and Mrs. (bride’s grandfather’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their granddaughter
(bride’s full name)
to
(groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
(year)
(time)
at (venue)
(address)
(city, state)

Double Weddings

When brides are sisters, the older sister is mentioned first

Mr. and Mrs. (brides’ father’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughters
(bride’s first and middle names)
to
(groom’s full name)
and
(bride’s first and middle name)
to
(groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
(year)
(time)
at (venue)
(address)
(city, state)

A life of sharing, caring
a love of endless giving together
Mr. and Mrs. (bride’s father’s name)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
(bride’s first and middle names)
to
(groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
(Optional: year)
at (time)
(name of venue)
(Optional: address)
(city, state)

OR

With joyful hearts
we ask you to be present
at the ceremony uniting
(bride’s name)
and
(groom’s name)
on (day, date)
(Optional: Year)
(name of venue)
(Optional: address)
(city, state)

(name of bride’s parents)
(Optional: name of groom’s parents)

OR

(bride’s name)
and
(groom’s name)
together with their parents
(bride’s parents’ names)
and
(groom’s parents’ names)
invite you to share in the joy
when they exchange marriage vows
and begin their new life together
on (day, date)
(Optional: year)
(name of venue)
(Optional: street address)
(city, state)

OR

The most joyous of occasions
is the union of man and woman
in celebration of life.
(bride’s name)
and
(groom’s name)
will vow their lives to one another forever
on (day, date)

(bride’s parents’ names)
and
(groom’s parents’ names)
invite you to join with them in asking
God’s blessing upon this holy union
at (time)
(name of venue)
(street address)
(city, state)

OR

In the spirit of Christian joy
(bride’s parents’ names)
and (groom’s parents’ names)
invite you to share in the joy
of the marriage uniting their children
(bride’s name)
and
(groom’s name)
on (day, date)
(Optional: Year)
(name of venue)
(street address)
(city, state)

OR

Because you have shared in our lives
by your friendship and love, we
(bride’s name)
and
(groom’s name)
together with our parents
invite you to share
the beginning of our new life together
when we exchange marriage vows
on (day, date)
(year)
at (name of venue)
(city, state)

Reception Invitations

Invitation to reception only

(names of issuing parties)
request the pleasure of your company
at a dinner reception
in honor of
(newlywed couple’s names)
(day, date)
at (time)
(name of venue)
(city, state)On same card as ceremony invitation

.
and reception to follow
(name of venue)
(address)
(city, state)

OR
.
and reception
at (time)
(name of venue)
(address)
(city, state)

Separate Reception cards

Dinner Reception
in the ballroom
at (time)
(name of venue)
(city, state)
OR

To help us celebrate,
please join us for the Reception
Immediately following the ceremony
(name of venue)
(city, state)

OR

The pleasure of your company is requested
at the Reception
immediately following the ceremony
(name of venue)
(city, state)

OR

Adult Reception
following the ceremony
(name of venue)
(city, state)

Ceremony Cards
(used when the ceremony will be small, and the reception will be large. These cards will be printed on small cards and used in conjunction with reception only invitations.)

The honour of your presence
is requested
at the Wedding ceremony
(time)
(name of ceremony venue)
(city, state)Response requests

Response cards

M ______________________
____ will ____will not attend
Number of persons _____
R.s.v.p. by (date, year)

OR

The favor of a
reply is requested
on or before (date, year)
M ____________________
____accepts____regrets

OR

The courtesy of a reply is requested
By (date, year)
M ______________________
________ persons will attend
Please indicate number of each
_____menu item _____(menu item)

R.s.v.p. on Invitation

Mr. and Mrs. (bride’s parents’ names)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
(bride’s first and middle names)
to
(groom’s full name)
on (day, date)
at (time) in the (morning/afternoon/evening)
(name of church or venue)
(address)
(city, state)

R.s.v.p.

At Home Cards

At Home
after the (date of return)
(street address)
(city, state, ZIP)
(telephone number)

or

Mr. and Mrs. (names)
At home after
(date)
(street address)
(city, state, ZIP)
(telephone number)

Mr. and Mrs. (bride’s parents’ names)
have the honour of announcing
the marriage of their daughter
(bride’s name)
to
(groom’s name)
on (day, date)
(year)
(name of venue where ceremony took place)
(city, state)

Our sincerest thanks
for all your good wishes
and very lovely gift

(bride’s and groom’s names)

Thank you for adding to
the joyful spirit of our wedding
with your presence
and thoughtful gift

(bride’s and groom’s names)

You have truly enriched our happiness
with your thoughtful gift.
Thank you for giving us a lasting memory
of your kindness and generosity

(bride’s and groom’s names)

A loving note can barely say
all we felt that magic day.
A heartfelt thanks is sent to you
for your thoughtful gift and wishes, too

(bride’s and groom’s names)

This brings sincere thanks
for the lovely gift you sent.
We hope it helps to tell you
just how much it meant.

(bride’s and groom’s names)

Save The Date!
(bride’s name)
and
(groom’s name)
are getting married
(day, date)

Invitation to Follow

or

Save The Date
to celebrate the marriage of
(bride’s name)
and
(groom’s name)
on (day, date)
(city, state)

Invitation to follow

or

Please reserve the date of
(day, date, year)
for our Wedding

Invitations and details will follow

(bride’s name)
and
(groom’s name)

or

Please
Save The Date
(day, date, year)
to share the joy of
(bride’s name)
and
(groom’s name)
as they are married

Invitation to follow

or

(bride’s parents’ names)
look forward to celebrating with you
at their daughter’s wedding
on (day, date, year)
(city, state)

Invitation and weekend itinerary to follow

or

A romantic affair.
something special is in the air!
Kindly save the date for
a tropical marriage celebration uniting
(bride’s name)
and
(groom’s name)
on (day, date, year)
(destination of wedding)

Invitation and travel arrangements to follow

(bride’s parents’ names)

Table cards:

(Bride’s and Groom’s names)
(date)

M _____________________

Table number ____________

Place Cards:

(bride’s and groom’s names)
(date)

M _____________________