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For casual ceremonies, the sky is really the limit as to style. But most weddings follow a certain set of formalities in their invitations. Here is a template for a normal wedding invitation:
Mr. and Mrs. John Doe request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Kathryn Marie and Mr. James Henry Smith on Saturday, the tenth of July two thousand and five at seven o’clock First Baptist Church 222 Ellerbe Road Paris, Texas
As for a formal wedding template, there are some rules of wording that are appropriate:
1. Spell out every word, even the date and year. Street, not St. Road, not Rd. 2. Use Roman numerals in titles, such as David Kenneth Williams III. Do not use "3rd" or "third". 3. For weddings in a church, say "request the honour of your presence". For non-religious weddings, say "request the pleasure of your company". 4. Write out full names. Do not use initials.
You can copy and paste this template onto your word processor for easy guidance:
(the name of bride’s parents/parent) request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter (the name of bride) to (the name of groom) on (weekday name), the (day of month, spelled out) of (month) at (time, spelled out) o’clock (name of church or building) (address of church/building) (city, state of ceremony)
Optional: Reception Immediately Following At (name of location)
Directions to the reception hall can be given at the wedding or on a separate card in the invitation envelope.
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» left by Ben Jones(6,831) Ben Jones (2 years 29 days ago.)
My wife wanted to elope which meant we didn't have to get any white hairs with all the stress of planning the wedding, inviting (and not inviting) certain people, figuring out seating, spending all that money and of course laying out and drafting invitation letters. It meant we could focus on things like writing our own vows and spending all our money on one really fantastic and romantic honeymoon!
But good idea to put together some simple samples for people and hopefully save them some hassle and of course those white hairs. Good luck everyone on your upcoming wedding, I hope it's a spectacular day. :)
» left by Anonymous (1 year 306 days ago.)
This was great -I had no idea how to format or word my invites and have been trying to find something like this!I could not have asked for more, Thank you! Liz :) Respond to this comment
» left by claire stewart from ireland (1 year 27 days ago.)
your wording was great,but i need a little help.I am getting married in a Civil Ceremony at a hotel and the reception will be held at the same place afterwards.How could I word my invites?
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