Are you a contemporary bride that believes the rules of wedding etiquette are overrated in the invitation department? Relax, you are not alone and we have a great list of ideas to enhance your wedding invitation wording. Addressing the wedding invitations don’t have to follow a particular protocol. There is more than one way to address the invites and all that really matters is that it arrives in style. The important factor is that the full names of the bride and groom, host(s) of the event and the “request line” are all included on the invitation. Now that you know the basics of wedding invitation wording, here are a few ideas to give your invites the wow factor.
1. Relax The Parents’ Names
Omit to add proper surnames to the names of the parents. This is a very formal method that isn’t a requirement on the invites and it’s okay to not address the parents as Mr. or Mrs. Many parents find this to be appropriate in a casual wedding that is more relaxed or semi-formal.
John and Ella Martin
request the honor of your presence
at the wedding ceremony of their daughter
Amber Nicole Martin
to
Rodney Lake
son of
Richard and Beth Lake
2. Request Line Formality
Adjust the “request line” to accommodate the style of the wedding ceremony. A lot of couples are choosing to have their ceremonies in non-religious venues. They are opting for more casual and contemporary wedding venues. Consider wording the invitations with “pleasure of your company.”
John and Ella Martin
request the pleasure of your company
at the wedding ceremony of their daughter
Amber Nicole Martin
to
Rodney Lake
son of
Richard and Beth Lake
3. Contemporary Request Line
Some brides and grooms are simply omitting the formal wording of the request line with a more contemporary type of wedding invitation wording. This style eliminates “the honor of your presence” and “pleasure of your company” completely. Instead, it is replaced with a more contemporary clause that gives the invitation a different appeal.
John and Ella Martin
Invite you to share and celebrate
the marriage of their daughter
Amber Nicole Martin
to Rodney Lake
4. The Couples Clause
Many contemporary couples are assisting their parents in hosting their weddings and choose to omit the parents’ names altogether. The extra space is often utilized to display their emotional and financial support of the ceremony.
Amber Nicole Martin
and
Rodney Lake
together with their parents
request the pleasure of your presence
at their marriage ceremony
• Those couples who are hosting their wedding ceremony entirely on their own may choose to leave their parents’ names off the invitation. If the names of the parents aren’t included, it is always honorable to thank them with a toast during the reception.
Amber Nicole Martin
and
Rodney Lake
Invite you to share in their joy
As they exchange marriage vows
There are several additional ways to amend the wedding invitation wording in an effort to make it more contemporary. Consider using the font that compliments the theme and doesn’t be afraid to have fun with the designs. There are several ways to enhance wording on the invites and this is also a great way to help guests remember the wow factor of the invites. Remember that the invitations can appear on a variety of types of paper, tri-fold, banner style, and even digital invites are making their mark on the wedding to-do list.
5. Personal Invites
Make your wedding invitations personal by reflecting your style through the wording. If family and friends know you as a carefree and fun person, reflect that with the wording style of the invites. It’s okay to sound excited and full of cheer when asking guests to attend your ceremony.
Amber Nicole Martin
and
Robert Lake
are saying “I Do”
and we want to share
this moment with YOU!
Please join us for our
wedding as we become ONE!
Wedding invitation wording can change the tone of the invite in many ways. Remember to remain cordial and creative in design. Many brides and grooms are including photos on the invitations to offer a more personal touch to the invitations. Engagement photos are a great option for this type of invitation, as they typically capture the bride and groom in a romantic embrace that is great for invites.
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