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Wedding Invitation Wording Generator
Enter your names, who is hosting, the ceremony details and how guests should reply. You get several ready-to-print wording versions in the etiquette style you choose, with the date and time spelled out correctly for formal invitations.
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How to use the Wedding Invitation Wording Generator
- Choose the tone and the hosts: formal, semi-formal or casual, and who is issuing the invitation.
- Enter the couple's names (and the parents' names if they are hosting).
- Add the ceremony details: date, time, venue and city.
- Set the reception and RSVP options, plus a dress code if you have one.
- Compare the versions, click Show different versions for more, then copy your favorite into your invitation design.
Wedding invitation wording at a glance
| Line | Formal | Semi-formal | Casual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosts | Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bennett | Together with their families | Olivia & Daniel are getting married! |
| Request | request the honour of your presence | invite you to celebrate | join us as they tie the knot |
| Date | Saturday, the twelfth of June, two thousand twenty-seven | Saturday, June 12th, 2027 | Saturday, June 12, 2027 |
| Time | at four o'clock in the afternoon | at 4 in the afternoon | 4 p.m. |
| Reception | Reception to follow | Dinner and dancing to follow | Dinner, drinks and dancing to follow! |
| Reply | The favour of a reply is requested | Please RSVP by May 15 | Let us know you're coming! |
Who goes first: host etiquette
- Bride's or groom's parents host: their names open the invitation, followed by "the marriage of their daughter (or son)". Their child is listed by first and middle name only, the other partner by full name.
- Both families host: list both sets of parents, traditionally the bride's parents first, then "the marriage of their children".
- The couple hosts: their full names come first. Add "Together with their families" to acknowledge parents without naming them.
- Divorced or remarried parents: each household goes on its own line; add the names manually in the parents' fields, for example "Ms. Susan Carter and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Carter".
Tips for the final printed version
- Spell out street names, states and titles on formal invitations ("Saint", "North Carolina"); no zip codes on the invitation itself.
- Center the text and keep each line short; a 5×7 inch card fits lines of roughly 35–45 characters at a comfortable size.
- Keep extras off the main card: registry details, maps and hotel blocks go on an enclosure or your website.
- Proofread names and dates twice, and ask someone else to read the final proof before printing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the correct order of wedding invitation wording?
Traditional invitations follow the same order: the hosts, the request line, the couple's names, the date and time, the location, then reception, reply and dress code details. The hosts come first because they are issuing the invitation, which is why parents' names lead when they host.
When do you use 'honour of your presence' vs 'pleasure of your company'?
By tradition, 'request the honour of your presence' (with the British spelling of honour) is used for ceremonies held in a house of worship, and 'request the pleasure of your company' for ceremonies elsewhere, such as a hotel, garden or estate. Many modern couples treat the two as interchangeable.
How do you write the date and time on a formal wedding invitation?
Formal invitations spell everything out and avoid numerals: 'Saturday, the twelfth of June, two thousand twenty-seven, at four o'clock in the afternoon'. Half hours are written 'half past four o'clock'. Abbreviations such as p.m. are avoided, and the time of day shows whether it is morning, afternoon or evening.
How should the wording change when the couple hosts?
When the couple hosts, their own names open the invitation: 'Olivia Bennett and Daniel Carter request the pleasure of your company at their marriage'. 'Together with their families' is a popular way to honor parents who are contributing without naming them as hosts.
When should wedding invitations be sent and when should RSVPs be due?
Invitations are usually mailed six to eight weeks before the wedding, and up to three months ahead for destination weddings. RSVP dates are commonly set three to four weeks before the wedding, giving you time to give final numbers to the caterer and finish the seating plan.
Should the dress code go on the invitation?
A short dress code such as 'Black tie' or 'Cocktail attire' is often placed in the lower corner or on the last line of the invitation. Longer explanations, registry information and accommodation details belong on an enclosure card or your wedding website, not on the main invitation.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.
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