Wording

Below are some examples of correct invitation etiquette. Other special touches such as adding a poem, lyrics to your first dance song, a special phrase or quote are all great ways to further personalize your invitation. For a list of more wording options including special event invitations, visit www.versethis.com.

Bride & Groom Hosting

We fell in love and suddenly
our lives became complete
Please join us as we,
BRIDE
and
GROOM
exchange our vows of marriage
and celebrate a life complete
with love, laughter and strength
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

________________________

This day we begin
the adventure of a lifetime...
Please join us as we
BRIDE
and
GROOM
are united in marriage
at an outdoor ceremony
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

 

Both Parents Hosting

Because you have shared in our lives
by your friendship and love, we
BRIDE
and
GROOM
together with our parents
invite you to share
the beginning of our new life together
when we exchange marriage vows
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

______________________________

It is our moment to celebrate
the love that unites us
BRIDE
and
GROOM
Together with our parents
we invite you to share with us
this joyous celebration of love
at our marriage
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

 

Bride's Parents Hosting

A life of sharing, caring
A love of endless giving together
BRIDE'S PARENTS
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
BRIDE
to
GROOM
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

___________________________________

With joyful hearts
we ask you to be present
at the ceremony uniting
BRIDE
and
GROOM
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

BRIDE'S PARENTS

 

Groom's Parents Hosting

GROOM'S PARENTS
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
BRIDE
to their son
GROOM
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
CITY, STATE

 

Second Marriage

All that I am,
All that I have been,
All that I will ever be...
I offer now to you
Please join us in celebrating
new love, new dreams, a new future
as we exchange marriage vows
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

BRIDE
and
GROOM

 

With Children Mentioned

My family, your family - blending as one
Sharing, caring - a new life's begun
BRIDE
and
GROOM
along with their children
CHILDREN'S NAMES
invite you to join in the blending
of their families through marriage
on DAY
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

____________________________________

Through marriage we are given
the gift of a new beginning,
a new family and a new life
We, BRIDE and GROOM
along with
CHILDREN'S NAMES
invite you to witness
our beautiful beginnings
on DATE
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

 

Renewal of Vows

A life of caring, sharing
A love of endless giving together...
The honour of your presence is requested
at the reaffirmation of wedding vows of
NAMES
on DATE
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

__________________________________

The honour of your presence
is requested at the reaffirmation
of the wedding vows of
NAMES
on DATE
YEAR
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

 

Religious

Our daughter, BRIDE, and GROOM will be
united in Christ on DAY, YEAR at TIME
The ceremony will take place at LOCATION
You are invited to join in worship, witness their
vows and celebrate their union at a reception
following the ceremony in the Church Parlors. If
you are unable to attend, we ask your presence in
thought and in prayer.

____________________________________

BRIDE and GROOM, the children that God has
entrusted to us, have together with the Lord
reached a decision to unite their lives as one
with Him as they place their love and future in
His hands.
We invite you to worship with us and witness their
vows on DAY YEAR
at TIME at LOCATION
CITY, STATE

We hope you will remain for the reception which
follows. If you are unable to attend, we ask your
presence in thought and in prayer.