There has been quite a few couples asking about setting up their wedding invitations, they are concerned about their invitations being set up . I have received questions like, "what information do I need to add", "how do I set it up", or "do I need to add our parent's names on the invite", etc.
To make this task easier on our engaged couples, we have created an easy to use guide to serve as inspiration when deciding how to word your suite. Here you will find what each item of the invitation is and the different options you can use.
1 | HOST LINE
This is typically the line that denotes who is hosting or paying for the bulk of the wedding. Traditionally, this was the bride’s parents. However, it is increasing more common for couples to pay for their own weddings, or both the bride and groom's parents equally share the cost.
Here are some examples of wording for the host line
BRIDE’S PARENTS PAYING/HOSTING THE WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Elizabeth Grace
To
Jason Phillip Stevens
BOTH BRIDE AND GROOM PARENTS HOSTING THE WEDDING
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith and
Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens
request the pleasure of your company
as their children
Elizabeth Grace
and
Jason Phillip
unite in marriage
or
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Elizabeth Grace
To
Jason Phillip
son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens
COUPLE HOSTING
Together with their families ~ or ~Together with their parents
Bride and groom’s full names
Elizabeth Grace Smith
and
Jason Phillip Stevens
2 | REQUEST LINES
The request line usually indicates your invitation portion and lets your guest see if your wedding will be held at a house of worship or a secular location
Request the honor of your presence (religious ceremony)
Request the pleasure of your company (non-religious ceremony)
3 | BRIDE AND GROOM LINES
This is where the bride and groom names are list, traditionally the bride’s name goes first. The names should be listed as follow
Bride’s parents hosting
Bride’s first and middle name
Groom’s first, middle and last name
Both parents hosting
Bride’s first and middle name
Groom’s first and middle name
Bride and Groom hosting
Bride’s full name
Groom’s full name
4 | DATE AND TIME LINE
The day of the week usually precedes the date. Everything is written in full; numbers are not used. Time of day is spelled out using o’clock. If your wedding starts at the half hour, the time should be listed as half past xx o’clock. Five o’clock is considered afternoon, evening begins at six pm
5 | LOCATION LINES
The street address is not usually necessary, unless the event is taking place at a private home or an unlisted address. Should the street address be included, everything should be spelled out completely, do no use abbreviations. City and state should always be spelled out, zip codes are unnecessary.
6 | RECEPTION LINES
For Formal or traditional invitations include the reception information as a separate card. Otherwise and if space allows, reception information can be included on the invitation. If the ceremony and the reception take place at the same location, you can print, reception to follow, or reception immediately following.
I hope you found this helpful, if you have any other questions or if you need help with your invitations, let me know. I look forward to working with you.
Have a blessed day!
Marlene