ANATOMY OF ENGLISH WEDDING INVITATION

09/06/2023 Admin


Learn the basic breakdown of wedding invitation wording with this handy diagram.

1. MONOGRAMS / MOTIFS

The element symbolizes the union and uses the initials of the couples first names.

2. HOST LINE

Whoever is hosting the wedding should be listed here. This can be the both parents, bride's parents, the groom's parents,bride and groom and bride and groom with families. See our English Wordings and Eliquette Examples.

3. REQUEST LINE

There are many different ways to word the request line. See our English Wording and Etiquette Examples.

4. BRIDE'S NAME

The bride is listed first. If her parents are mentioned, only her first and middlename are required.

5 . GROOM'S NAME

List the groom's name. If the his parents are mentioned, only his and middle name are required.

6. DATE AND TIME

Spell out the month, day, year, and time. If your invitation style is modern, it's ok to use numbers or shorthand.

Or see our Wedding Date Layout Designs.

7. LOCATION

List the name and address of your ceremony / reception.

8. RECEPTION

If your ceremony and reception are at the same venue. Simply list " Reception / Dinner to follow" on this line.

Or see our Wedding Timeline Layout Designs.