Who Goes on the Wedding Invitation?

To keep it simple, the people who appear on the wedding invitation are the bride, groom and hosts. This post will discuss appropriate wording based on different circumstances. If you need example wording for a scenario not discussed below feel free to contact us at stephanie@labellepapeterie.com. We are always happy to help!

Scenario 1: Wedding Invitation wording for when the bride’s parents pay for the wedding

Mr. & Mrs. John Doe
Request the honor of your presence
At the marriage of their daughter
Jane Ann
to
James Andrew Smith

Note: honor of your presence is reserved for places of worship, pleasure of your company is reserved for other locations.

Scenario 2: Wedding Invitation wording for When both parents pay for the wedding

Mr. & Mrs. John Doe
And Mr. & Mrs. James Ryan Smith
Request the honor of your presence
At the marriage of their children
Jane Ann
to
James Andrew

Scenario 3: Wedding Invitation wording for when the bride’s parents are divorced but hosting the wedding

Ms. Jessica Smith
Mr. John Doe
Request the honor of your presence
At the marriage of their daughter
Jane Ann
To
James Andrew Smith

Scenario 4: Wedding Invitation wording for when the bride’s parents are divorced, and one is remarried but hosting the wedding

Ms. Jessica Smith
Mr. & Mrs. John Doe
Request the honor of your presence
At the marriage of their daughter
Jane Ann
To
James Andrew Smith

Scenario 5: Wedding Invitation wording for when the bride and groom are hosting the wedding

Jane Ann Doe
And
James Andrew Smith
Request the pleasure of your company
At their wedding

Scenario 6: Wedding invitation wording for when both sets of parents are hosting the wedding and are divorced

Mr. and Mrs. John Doe
Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Smith
And
Mr. & Mrs. James Ryan
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Johnson
Request the pleasure of your company
At the marriage of
Jane Ann Doe
To
James Andrew Ryan

Scenario 7: The bride and groom are hosting with both sets of parents

Together with their parents
Jane Ann Doe
And James Andrew Smith
Request the pleasure of your company
At the celebration of their wedding