| Writing a wedding invitation for the first time can be quite confusing, the invite needs to be written in such a way that guests know who is hosting the wedding, who is invited - including their children, what exact time should they arrive so as not to miss the Bride walking down the aisle, which parts of the day are they invited to and what should they wear! In this first article we are focusing on who is hosting the ceremony and how to word this element of the invitation accordingly. We have focused on 4 different approaches: 1. When the bride and groom are hosting 2. Bride’s Parents are hosting 3. Groom’s Parents are hosting 4. If the parents are split-hosting |  |
| When the bride and groom are hosting: If the bride and the groom are paying, make sure the invite is addressed through them. Make sure you write that the bride and groom are requesting your presence at their ceremony. This will let the people who are invited know that who is hosting the event. Parents’ names can be mentioned as well, but not in such a way that they appear to be the hosts. | |
| Bride’s Parents: When the bride’s parents are paying make sure you add their names in the hosting sense. For example, you need to mention their names first, then their daughter’s name and then you can write that they are requesting your presence. | |
| Grooms Parents: When the groom’s parents are paying, follow the same method mentioned above. That is, the groom’s parents names first, then their son’s name and then you can write that they are requesting your presence. |  |
| If the parents are split-hosting: In case parents of both the bride and the groom are split-hosting, you will add names of parents from both the sides on your wedding invite. This will include names of one couple first and then names of the second couple, mentioning that they are requesting your presence at the event. |  |
Weddings are a blessing and a real joy for everyone invited - but they are also a huge project management exercise and the arrangements can be stressful. We hope some of the suggestions above come in useful, and if you would like to discuss your wording, or see more specific examples please just get in touch and we are happy to help: hello@feelgoodinvites.com
The above is only a guide, and it is important to remember that it is YOUR special day, so you can word the invites however you feel best comfortable.
About the Author: This article was written by Theresa Gibson, savvy wedding blogger and social media manager at Top10WeddingVendors.com, a leading go-to vendor guide for brides across North America. To connect with Theresa,
follow her on Facebook.
The above is only a guide, and it is important to remember that it is YOUR special day, so you can word the invites however you feel best comfortable.
About the Author: This article was written by Theresa Gibson, savvy wedding blogger and social media manager at Top10WeddingVendors.com, a leading go-to vendor guide for brides across North America. To connect with Theresa,
follow her on Facebook.
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