Anatomy of an
INVITATION
by Sarah Title
W
edding invitations aren’t like your average e-vite. They often use formal
language and include multiple pieces of stationery. We’ve created a diagram
that will make your invitation assembly a piece of (wedding) cake.
HOST LINE DATE AND TIME
The first line on any invitation should
name the hosts. If the bride’s family is
the official host, their names should go
there. If both sets of parents are hosting,
each set of parents should have their own
line. Or, if you and your spouse are the
ones hosting the big day — which 45% of
today’s couples are * — you can always
write “the happy couple.” If you’re a stickler for tradition, you’ll
want to write out the date and time
completely; however, if the overall vibe
of your day is more laid-back, stick to
numerical dates and times.
COUPLE’S NAMES
The bride’s name always comes first.
Write out the groom’s full name, unless
his parents are named underneath, e.g.
“Son of Mr. and Mrs. Anderson”. If it’s a
same-sex wedding, the names should be
listed in alphabetical order.
LOCATION
List the name of the venue, followed
by the city and state. The exact street
address can be listed on the website.
RECEPTION LINE
If your reception is at the same venue as
your ceremony then something simple like,
“Dinner and dancing to follow” is just fine.
If you’re switching venues, you’ll want to
include the name of the new location.
A S K O U R A G E N CY F O R W AY S T O P E R S O N A L I Z E Y O U R S P E C I A L D AY
*WeddingWire 2018 Newlywed Report