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.”