Gay couples’ invitation wording is the same as for straight couples. One or both sets of parents may be involved in issuing the invitation, or the couple may play the role of hosts themselves.

. . . . . . . . . .

The honor of your presence

is requested at the

marriage of

Susan Rae Jones

and

Constance Lee O’Hara

Sunday, the twelfth of July

two thousand fifteen

at 4 o’clock in the afternoon

Unity Church

1234 Some Street

City, State

Reception to follow

. . . . . . . . . .

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Pickett

and

Mr. and Mrs. James Bright

request the honor of your presence

at the Commitment Ceremony of their sons

Leon James Pickett

and

Jason Andrew Bright

at 5 o’clock in the afternoon

Unity Church

1234 Some Street

City, State

Dinner, dancing and festivities to follow

. . . . . . . . . .

If the couple is celebrating their union in a state that does not yet recognize their marriage, they may wish to use the appropriate term of marriage for their celebration. Or they may choose to celebrate a commitment ceremony or use other terminology. It’s up to the couple.

• (Names) request the pleasure of your company as they celebrate their union.
• (Names) invite you to share in their joy as they join in loving union…
• (Parents’ names) request the honor of your presence at the civil union ceremony of…
• Because your love and support have meant so much to us, we (Names) invite you to share in our happiness as we exchange vows of marriage at a commitment ceremony on…
• (Names) invite you to join them as they pledge to love each other in a ceremony of commitment…
• (Names) invite you to join them in the celebration and blessing of their love…
• (Names) invite you to share our love as we exchange vows of love and marriage…
• For something more casual: Girl met Girl…For the rest of the story, join us on…as Jane and Jill celebrate their commitment. Of course, the same thing could start “Boy met Boy.”