So, you’ve picked out your wedding invitation design. Now, it’s time to start planning your consult with one of our designers to refine your design and wording. But, where do you begin?
We understand that it can be overwhelming, especially with the never-ending list of things to do before your big day!
Whether you choose to stick with traditional wording or opt for a more whimsical and creative approach, there are a few essential elements that should always be included. Don’t worry, wedding invitation etiquette rules are not too complex and can actually provide you with a helpful framework to get started with your invite wording.
So, let’s get started on perfecting your wedding invitations!
Typically, wedding invitations include the following info:
What to include
Event Hosts
The Request
The Happy Couple
The Date & Time
The Ceremony
The Reception
Optional details
Sample invite wording
Mother’s Name and Father’s Name
Other Mother’s Name and Father’s Name
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Blake Lively
and
Ryan Reynolds
Saturday 9th of September 2012 at 1pm
Boone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point Road, Charleston
Celebrations to follow at 6pm
Mother’s Name and Father’s Name
request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter
Chrissy Teigan
and
John Legend
son of
Other Mother’s Name and Father’s Name
Saturday 14th of September 2013 at 1pm
Villa Pizzo
Via Regina Lake Como, Italy
Reception to follow at 6pm
Mother’s Name and Father’s Name
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Lucille Ball
and
Desi Arnaz
Saturday 30th November 1940 at 1pm
Our Lady of the Valley
21 Gault Street, Canoga Park, California
Dinner & dancing to follow at 6pm
Byram River Beagle Club
12 Maine Street, Canoga Park, California
Amal Alamuddi
and
George Clooney
are getting married!
Please join us in celebrating
Saturday 27th of September 2014 at 1pm
Aman Canal Grande Hotel
Calle Tiepolo Baiamonte, Venice
Fabulous food, fun, and festivities
to follow at 6pm
Bianca De Macias
and
Mick Jagger
invite you to join the fun as they stand together and take their vows!
Saturday 12th of May 1971 at 1pm
St Anne’s Chapel
Route des Plages, Saint-Tropez, France
Dinner & dancing to follow at 6pm
Cafe des Artes
1 Place Carnot, Saint-Tropez, France
Frida Kahlo
and
Diego Rivera
are tying the knot!
Saturday 21st of August 1929 at 1pm
Coyoacán Town Hall
Calle Caballocalco 22, Mexico City
Dinner and dancing immediately following the ceremony
Bring your dancing shoes!
Together with their families
Yoko Ono
and
John Lennon
request the pleasure of your company at the celebration of their marriage
Saturday 20th of March 2069 at 1pm
The Rock Hotel
3 Europa Road Gibraltar
Celebrations to follow at 6pm
With great pleasure
Elizabeth Taylor
and
Richard Burton
invite you to join them
at the celebration of their marriage
Saturday 15th of March 1954 at 1pm
The Ritz Carlton
1228 Sherbrooke Street Montreal
Dinner & dancing to follow at 6pm
The honor of your presence
is requested at the marriage of
Beyoncé Knowles
and
Shawn Carter
Saturday 4th of April 2008 at 1pm
The Carter Residence
195 Hudson Street New York
Reception to follow at 6pm