Friday, October 8, 2010

Etiquette: Proper Wedding Invitation Wording

The first impression of your wedding comes from your mailed wedding invitations. Since this is the first thing your guests will see in regards to your special day, you need to make sure the wording is done properly and in accordance with proper etiquette. Below is a list of some of the ways to correctly word your wedding invitation.

Bride's Parents:
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Samantha Ann
to
Mark Henry Bishop
on Saturday, January 15, 2011
at half past eight o'clock in the evening
Prince of Peace Catholic Church
123 North Main Street
Ormond Beach, Florida

Bride's Parents DIVORCED:
Mr. Richard Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Thomas
request the honor of your presence...

Bride and Groom's Parents:
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones
and
Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Thomas
invite you to share in the ceremony
unity their children
Samantha Ann
and
Mark Henry Bishop

Bride and Groom:
Miss Samantha Ann Jones
and
Mr. Mark Henry Thomas
request the honor of your presence...

Bride, Groom, and Their Children:
Miss Samantha Ann Jones
and
Mr. Mark Henry Thomas
along with their children
request the honor of your presence