• The main invitation includes the hosting line (optional), names of the couple, wedding date, time, and ceremony location.
• Registry information, RSVP instructions, attire details, and reception information are not included on the main invitation.
• Enclosure Cards or a wedding website are recommended for directions, parking, attire, and registry links.

• Hosting may come from the couple, one set of parents, both sets of parents, blended families, or chosen family.
• Hosting lines are optional and may be omitted for a modern, streamlined style.
• Names may be listed in any order that feels natural for the couple.
• Examples include:
  • “Together with family, [Name] and [Name] invite guests to celebrate a wedding day.”
  • “Hosted with love by family, [Name] and [Name] invite guests to join the celebration.”

• Modern etiquette allows flexible listing of family members based on meaningful relationships.
• Parents, stepparents, guardians, or other significant family members may be included.
• Adoptive parents are listed the same way as biological parents.
• Families with two mothers, two fathers, or nonbinary parents may list names in any preferred order.
• Titles such as “Doctor” may be included when used socially.
• Middle names may be included for a formal tone; if one honoree prefers not to include a middle name, omit middle names for both honorees for consistency.
• Examples include:
  • “Child of [Parent(s)], [Name] and [Name] invite guests to celebrate a marriage.”
  • “Together with parents and families, [Name] and [Name] invite guests to join the celebration.”

• “Request the honor of your presence” is traditionally used for ceremonies in a house of worship.
• “Request the pleasure of your company” is commonly used for ceremonies in non‑religious venues.
• Modern alternatives include:
  • “Invite guests to celebrate the marriage of [Name] and [Name].”
  • “Invite guests to join the celebration of this union.”
  • “Invite guests to share in the joy of this wedding day.”

• Formal examples:
  • “Saturday, the twenty‑first of September”
  • “Two thousand twenty‑six”
  • “Half past five o’clock in the evening”
• Casual examples:
  • “September 21, 2026”
  • “5:30 PM”

• Include the venue name, street address, city, and state.
• ZIP codes are not needed on invitations.
• Directions, parking details, and maps may be placed on an Enclosure Card or wedding website.

• Common ways to indicate an adults‑only event include:
  • “Adult reception to follow.”
  • Listing only invited guests’ names on the envelope.
  • Limiting the number of seats on the RSVP card (example: “___ of 2 attending”).
• Additional clarification may be shared through family communication or the wedding website.

• Registry details are not included on the main invitation.
• Registry links may be shared on:
  • A wedding website
  • A Save the Date
  • An Enclosure Card
• A registry with a range of price points is recommended.

• Couple hosting examples:
  • “[Name] and [Name] invite guests to join the celebration of a wedding day.”
  • “[Name] and [Name] request the pleasure of company at the celebration of a marriage.”
• Family hosting examples:
  • “Together with family, [Name] and [Name] invite guests to celebrate a union.”
  • “Hosted by family, [Name] and [Name] invite guests to join the celebration.”
• Blended or multi‑household examples:
  • “Together with parents and families, [Name] and [Name] invite guests to celebrate a wedding day.”
  • “[Name], child of [Parent(s)], and [Name], child of [Parent(s)], invite guests to a wedding celebration.”
• Inclusive options:
  • “With great joy, [Name] and [Name] invite guests to celebrate a marriage.”
  • “With happiness, [Name] and [Name] invite guests to join the celebration of this union.”

Helpful Tips

• A wedding website serves as the central hub for details, updates, and registry links.

• Wording may be traditional, modern, formal, or casual based on the desired tone.

• Family members may be listed based on meaningful relationships rather than strict tradition.

• The main invitation remains clean and uncluttered, with Enclosure Cards used for additional information.