Don't forget about these all-important details. Photo by Steph Sorenson. Once you've booked your venue , decided on your date, and finalized your guest list , it's time to send out your wedding invitations. However, even if you've selected your stationery and even purchased your stamps! Which details do you need to include on your invitesโand which are okay to skip? While there's some standard information that always needs to be present on your invitations, such as your and your partner's names, the location of your nuptials, and the date, other details aren't always required.
However, even if you're not aware of the proper wedding invitation wording, the good news is that it's a bit more straightforward than you may assume. Below, we offer guidance on what to consider when penning your invites. And remember: No matter how you choose to proceed when designing and writing your invitations, know that these rules are just here to serve as guidelines. Ultimately, the most important thing is to create a beautiful invitation that represents you, your love, and the big day to comeโwhile also communicating the vital details of your wedding.
To help guide you in proper wedding invitation wording, here, we break down what each line meansโand what it typically includes. All wedding invitations should include the following elements:. Traditionally, the bride's parents are the hosts of the wedding and are named at the top of the invitation.
However, some couples opt to include the names of both sets of parentsโno matter who's footing the bill. Additionally, today, it's more common for couples to host their own weddings, or do so together with their parents. If your wedding is a collaborative affair hosted and paid for by you and both sets of parents, you can also use "Together with their parents, Emma and Jax request the pleasure of your company Consider this example:. Julia French, daughter of Mr.
If your parents are divorced , and you want to include both of them as hosts, pen each name on a separate line. And if you're going to include the name of a stepparent , write it on the same line as their partner. This is an example of how a bride with divorced and remarried parents worded her wedding invitation:.
