Wedding Invitation Wording: Every Template You Need
From ultra-formal to casual, here's exactly what to write on your wedding invitations for every situation, host, and style.
Traditional Formal
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Emily Rose
to
Michael James Anderson
Saturday, the fifteenth of June
two thousand and twenty-six
at four o'clock in the afternoon
The Grand Ballroom
New York, New York
Note: "honour" with a "u" is traditional for religious ceremonies. Use "honor" for civil ceremonies. "Request the honour of your presence" is for church weddings; "request the pleasure of your company" is for all other venues.
Modern Formal
Together with their families
Emily Smith and Michael Anderson
invite you to celebrate their marriage
June 15, 2026 | 4:00 PM
The Grand Ballroom
New York, New York
Dinner and dancing to follow
Casual / Fun
Emily & Mike are getting married!
Join us for the party of a lifetime
June 15, 2026 at 4 PM
The Grand Ballroom, NYC
Dinner, drinks, and dancing
RSVP at ourwedding.wedu.love
Hosted by the Couple
Emily Smith and Michael Anderson
together with their families
request the pleasure of your company
at their wedding celebration
Digital Invitations
For digital invitations, keep it concise and include a direct link to your wedding website where guests can find all the details and RSVP online.