Wording Wedding Invites: When Groom's Parents Host

When it comes to wedding invitations, the wording can be tricky, especially when it comes to figuring out who is hosting the event. If the groom's parents are hosting, the traditional way of wording the invitation is to credit those who are financially contributing the most. This can be done by using a phrase such as Mr. & Mrs. Groom's Parents request the honor of your presence at the marriage of Bride to Groom, son of Mr. & Mrs. Groom's Parents.

However, if the couple and their parents are contributing, a more modern approach is to omit the host line altogether or use a phrase like Together with their families, Bride & Groom request the pleasure of your company at their wedding. This way, both sets of parents are acknowledged without having to specify who is paying. Ultimately, the wording of the invitation should reflect the level of formality of the wedding and the couple's personal style.

How to word invitations when the groom's parents are the sole hosts

When the groom's parents are the sole hosts of the wedding, there are a few ways to word the invitations. Here are some examples:

Formal Wording

• "Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's Father's First Name] [Groom's Last Name] request the honour of your presence at the marriage of [Groom's First Name] [Groom's Middle Name] [Groom's Last Name] to [Bride's First Name] [Bride's Middle Name] [Bride's Last Name], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. [Bride's Father's First Name] [Bride's Last Name] on [Date]."
• "Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's Father's First Name] and [Groom's Mother's First Name] [Groom's Last Name] request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their son, [Groom's First Name] [Groom's Middle Name] [Groom's Last Name], to [Bride's First Name] [Bride's Middle Name] [Bride's Last Name], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. [Bride's Father's First Name] and [Bride's Mother's First Name] [Bride's Last Name] on [Date]."

Informal Wording

• "Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's Father's First Name] and [Groom's Mother's First Name] [Groom's Last Name] invite you to celebrate the marriage of their son, [Groom's First Name] [Groom's Middle Name] [Groom's Last Name], to [Bride's First Name] [Bride's Middle Name] [Bride's Last Name], daughter of [Bride's Father's First Name] and [Bride's Mother's First Name] [Bride's Last Name] on [Date]."
• "Please join us for the wedding of [Groom's First Name] [Groom's Middle Name] [Groom's Last Name], son of Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's Father's First Name] and [Groom's Mother's First Name] [Groom's Last Name], and [Bride's First Name] [Bride's Middle Name] [Bride's Last Name], daughter of [Bride's Father's First Name] and [Bride's Mother's First Name] [Bride's Last Name] on [Date]."

Additional Information

• The bride's name typically comes first, followed by the groom's name.
• The date and time should be spelled out in full for formal invitations, e.g., "Saturday, the eleventh of June, two thousand and twenty-three at twelve o'clock in the afternoon." For informal invitations, it is acceptable to use numbers and abbreviations, e.g., "June 11, 2024, 12:00 pm."
• The street address of the venue is usually included in modern invitations, but it is not required for formal invitations.
• If the reception is at the same location as the ceremony, you can simply state, "Reception to follow." If the reception is at a different location, include the venue's name and address on a separate line or a separate reception card.

How to word invitations when the groom's parents are co-hosts

When the groom's parents are co-hosts of the wedding, they should be listed on the invitation as part of the host line. This line traditionally comes at the beginning of the invitation and names the hosts of the event. Here are some examples of how to word wedding invitations when the groom's parents are co-hosts:

Formal Wording

• "Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their son Kevin Paul to Jessica Marie Lewis."
• "Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris request the honor of your presence at the marriage of Jessica Marie Lewis to their son Kevin Paul."
• "Mr. and Mrs. William Lewis along with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harris request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their children Jessica Marie and Kevin Paul."
• "Mr. & Mrs. William Lewis and Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Harris request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their children Jessica Marie and Kevin Paul."

Informal Wording

• Together with their parents Jessica Marie Lewis and Kevin Paul Harris request the honor of your presence at their marriage ceremony."
• The honor of your presence is requested at the marriage of Jessica Marie Lewis, daughter of Cheryl and William Lewis, and Kevin Paul, son of Diana and Joseph Harris."

When the couple is hosting the wedding with their parents, you can use phrases such as "together with their families" or "together with our families" in the host line. Here are some examples:

• Together with their families, Jessica Marie Lewis and Kevin Paul Harris request the honor of your presence at their marriage ceremony."
• Together with our families, we joyfully invite you to the wedding of Jessica Marie Lewis and Kevin Paul."

If you are looking for more creative and unique ways to word your wedding invitations, you can include phrases such as "with hearts full of love and joy" or "we decided on forever." You can also add interesting design elements, such as monograms, symbols, borders, and patterns.

How to word invitations when the groom's parents are co-hosts with the bride's parents

When the groom's parents are co-hosting the wedding with the bride's parents, there are a few ways to word the invitations. Here are some examples:

Formal Wording

> Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's Father's First Name] and [Mother's First Name] [Groom's Last Name] and Mr. and Mrs. [Bride's Father's First Name] and [Mother's First Name] [Bride's Last Name] request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their children [Groom's First Name] [Groom's Middle Name] [Groom's Last Name] and [Bride's First Name] [Bride's Middle Name] [Bride's Last Name] on [Date] at [Time] at [Ceremony Venue] in [City], [State]. Reception to follow.

> Together with their parents, [Groom's First Name] [Groom's Middle Name] [Groom's Last Name] and [Bride's First Name] [Bride's Middle Name] [Bride's Last Name] request the honour of your presence at their wedding on [Date] at [Time] at [Ceremony Venue] in [City], [State]. Reception to follow.

Informal Wording

> [Groom's Parents' First and Last Names] and [Bride's Parents' First and Last Names] invite you to celebrate with their children [Groom's First Name] and [Bride's First Name] at their wedding on [Date] at [Time] at [Ceremony Venue] in [City], [State]. Reception to follow.

> Together with their parents, [Groom's First Name] and [Bride's First Name] invite you to join them as they exchange vows on [Date] at [Time] at [Ceremony Venue] in [City], [State]. Dinner, drinks and dancing to follow.

Additional Tips

• If the wedding is formal, the date and time should be written out in full. For example, "Saturday, the fifteenth of September, two thousand twenty-four, at half after four in the afternoon".
• For a less formal wedding, you can use numerals for the date and time, e.g. "Saturday, 15 September 2024, at 4:30 p.m.".
• The venue's street address is usually not included unless it is a private residence or omitting it would cause confusion.
• If the reception is at the same location as the ceremony, you can simply write "Reception to follow". If it is at a different location, include the venue name and address on a separate line or on a reception card.

How to word invitations when the groom's parents are co-hosts with the couple

When the groom's parents are co-hosting the wedding with the couple, there are a few ways to word the invitations. Here are some examples:

Formal Wording:

• "Together with our families, [Bride] and [Groom] request the honour of your presence at their wedding."
• "Together with their parents/families, [Bride] and [Groom] request the pleasure of your company at their wedding."
• "[Bride], daughter of [Groom's Parents], and [Groom], son of [Bride's Parents], request the honour of your presence at their wedding."
• "The honour of your presence is requested at the marriage of [Bride], daughter of [Groom's Parents], to [Groom], son of [Bride's Parents]."

Informal Wording:

• "Together with our families, [Bride] and [Groom] invite you to share in their joy as they tie the knot."
• "Together with their parents, [Bride] and [Groom] invite you to celebrate their wedding."
• Join us as we celebrate the wedding of [Bride], daughter of [Groom's Parents], and [Groom], son of [Bride's Parents]."
• "You are invited to the wedding of [Bride], daughter of [Groom's Parents], and [Groom], son of [Bride's Parents]."

How to word invitations when the groom's parents are co-hosts with the couple's parents

When the groom's parents are co-hosting the wedding with the couple's parents, there are a few ways to word the wedding invitations. Here are some options:

Formal Wording

If you're having a formal wedding, you may want to consider the following wording:

• "Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's Father's Name] and Mr. and Mrs. [Bride's Father's Name] request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their children [Groom's Name] and [Bride's Name]...
• "Together with their parents, [Groom's Name] and [Bride's Name] request the honour of your presence at their wedding...
• The honour of your presence is requested at the wedding of [Bride's Name], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. [Bride's Parents' Names], to [Groom's Name], son of Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's Parents' Names], on [Date]...

Informal Wording

If you prefer a more informal tone, you could use wording such as:

• "[Groom's Parents' Names] and [Bride's Parents' Names] invite you to celebrate the marriage of their children, [Groom's Name] and [Bride's Name]...
• "Together with their families, [Groom's Name] and [Bride's Name] invite you to share in their joy as they exchange wedding vows...
• With hearts full of love, [Groom's Name], son of Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's Parents' Names], and [Bride's Name], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. [Bride's Parents' Names], invite you to be a part of their special day...

Modern Wording

For a modern twist, you could try something like:

• "Together with our families, [Groom's Name] and [Bride's Name] request the pleasure of your company as they exchange wedding vows...
• With joy, [Groom's Name], son of Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's Parents' Names], and [Bride's Name], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. [Bride's Parents' Names], invite you to join them as they begin their journey together...
• Love is in the air! You are cordially invited to witness the union of [Groom's Name], son of Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's Parents' Names], and [Bride's Name], daughter of Mr. and Mrs. [Bride's Parents' Names]...

Remember to include the date, time, and venue details as well as any other relevant information such as dress code or reception details.

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