For wedding invitation wording, the bride’s parent’s names are frequently included at the top of the invitation request or at the bottom of the invitation, because the traditional etiquette is to include the names of the hosts or whomever is paying for the event.
If the bride’s parents’ last name is on the invitation, it is not necessary to include her surname, although many brides prefer to have their full name also on the invitation. A lot of this traditional phrasing also applies to formal events such as a Sweet 16 party or a Bar Mitzvah.
. . . . . . . . . .
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Jane Elizabeth
to
John David
son of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Jones
Saturday, the first of May
two thousand and thirteen
at two o’clock in the afternoon
Durham Country Club
1234 Some Street
City, State
. . . . . . . . . .
Our joy will be more complete
if you will join us to celebrate the marriage
of our daughter
Jane Elizabeth Smith
to
Mr. John Humphrey Johnson
on Saturday, the first of May
Two thousand and fourteen
at two o’clock in the afternoon
Durham Country Club
1234 Some Street
City, State
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
. . . . . . . . . .
With joyful hearts,
we ask you to be present
at the ceremony uniting
Jane Elizabeth
to
John Humphrey
on May first
two thousand and fourteen
at two o’clock in the afternoon
at First Presbyterian Church
1234 Some Street
City, State
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
. . . . . . . . . .
How beautiful is the day
that is touched by love…
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
request the honour
of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Jane Elizabeth Smith
to
Mr. John Humphrey Jones
on Saturday, the thirty-first of May
two thousand and fourteen
at two o’clock in the afternoon
at First Presbyterian Church
1234 Some Street
City, State
. . . . . . . . . .
Michael and Stella Smith
ask you to join them
as their beloved daughter
Jane Elizabeth Smith
gives her hand in marriage
to
John Humphrey Jones
Saturday, May 1, 2014
at 4 p.m.
at First Presbyterian Church
1234 Some Street
City, State
Please R.S.V.P. by April 12
to 919-123-1234
Casual dress requested
. . . . . . . . . .
We are thrilled to invite you
to partake in the union of
Jane Elizabeth Smith
and
John Humphrey Jones
on Saturday, May 1st
two thousand fourteen
at two o’clock in the afternoon
First Methodist Church
1234 Some Street
City, State
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith