Invitation Components
Invitation Wording and Etiquette
Hosted by Bride’s Parents
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Thomas
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Allison Marie
to
Mr. Joseph Gary Moore
on Saturday, the twenty-third of January
at four o’clock in the afternoon
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
123 Main Street
Austin, Texas
Nuptial Mass Hosted by Bride’s Parents
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Thomas
request the honor of your presence
at the Nuptial Mass uniting their daughter
Allison Marie
and
Mr. Joseph Gary Moore
on Saturday, the twenty-third of January
at four o’clock in the afternoon
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
123 Main Street
Austin, Texas
Hosted by Bride & Groom’s Parent
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Moore
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Allison Marie
to
Mr. Joseph Gary Moore
on Saturday, the twenty-third of January
at four o’clock in the afternoon
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
123 Main Street
Austin, Texas
Hosted by Groom’s Parents
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Moore
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of
Allison Marie
To their son
Mr. Joseph Gary Moore
on Saturday, the twenty-third of January
at four o’clock in the afternoon
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
123 Main Street
Austin, Texas
Hosted by Bride & Groom
Allison Marie
and
Mr. Joseph Gary Moore
request the honor of your presence
at their marriage
on Saturday, the twenty-third of January
at four o’clock in the afternoon
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
123 Main Street
Austin, Texas
Hosted by Divorced Parents
Mrs. Elizabeth Kennedy
Mr. Roger Thomas
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Allison Marie
to
Mr. Joseph Gary Moore
on Saturday, the twenty-third of January
at four o’clock in the afternoon
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
123 Main Street
Austin, Texa
Officers Above the Rank of Lieutenant: Titles Before Names
Major and Mrs. Roger Thomas
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Allison Marie
to
Mr. Joseph Gary Moore
on Saturday, the twenty-third of January
at four o’clock in the afternoon
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
123 Main Street
Austin, Texas
Junior Officers: Title on the Same Line Before Branch of Service
Major and Mrs. Roger Thomas
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Allison Marie
to
Mr. Joseph Gary Moore
First Lieutenant, United States Army
on Saturday, the twenty-third of January
at four o’clock in the afternoon
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
123 Main Street
Austin, Texas
A Rank Below That of Sergeant is not indicated
Major and Mrs. Roger Thomas
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Allison Marie
to
Mr. Joseph Gary Moore
United States Army
on Saturday, the twenty-third of January
at four o’clock in the afternoon
St. Matthew’s Cathedral
123 Main Street
Austin, Texas
Most Formal Not in a Church
Mr. and Mrs. Roger Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Greg Moore
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their children
Allison Marie
to
Mr. Joseph Gary Moore
on Saturday, the twenty-third of January
at four o’clock in the afternoon
Windam Estates Vineyard
123 Main Street
Austin, Texas
Non Traditional Examples
Together with their parents
Allison Marie
and
Mr. Joseph Gary Moore
invite you to celebrate
at their wedding…
This day I will marry my best friend
the one I laugh with, live for, love
Allison Marie
and
Mr. Joseph Gary Moore
invite you to join them as they
begin their new life together…
Please join us as we celebrate new beginnings,
new dreams, and most importantly,
new love at the marriage of
Allison Marie Thomas
and
Joseph Gary Moore…
Please join us for a celebration of
love, friendship, laughter and family as
Allison Marie Thomas
and
Joseph Gary Moore
are united in marriage…
Your love and friendship have helped us
become who we are.
Together with our parents, we
Allison Marie Thomas
and
Joseph Gary Moore
Invite you to share our joy and support our love,
as we exchange vows and celebrate our marriage…
Addressing Etiquette
Married Couple
OUTER ENVELOPE
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kennedy
Or
Mrs. Olivia and Mr. Clark Kennedy
INNER ENVELOPE
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kenney
Or
Olivia and Clark
Unmarried Couple Living Together (Each name should be listed on its own line)
OUTER ENVELOPE
Mr. Clark Kennedy
Ms. Olivia Dayton
INNER ENVELOPE
Mr. Kennedy
Ms. Dayton
Married Woman Doctor or Two Doctors
OUTER ENVELOPE
Dr. Paula Bell and Mr. Todd Vonn
Or
Dr. Paula and Mr. Todd Vonn
Or
The Doctors Paula and Tyler Vonn
INNER ENVELOPE
Dr. Bell and Mr. Vonn
Or
Dr. and Mr. Vonn
Or
The Doctors Vonn
Adding a Plus-One
If you are inviting someone with a plus-one, try to find out the name and address of that individual and send two separate invitations if they are not living together.
If that is not possible, it is acceptable to use ‘and guest’.
OUTER ENVELOPE
Mr. Thomas Hughes
INNER ENVELOPE
Mr. Hughes and Guest
Or
Thomas and Guest
Married Couple – Different Last Names
OUTER ENVELOPE
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kennedy
Or
Mrs. Olivia Dayton and Mr. Clark Kennedy
INNER ENVELOPE
Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy
Or
Oliva and Clark
Those With Other Distinguished Titles
OUTER ENVELOPE
The Honorable Miya Lee and Captain Roger Lee, US Navy
Or
Captains Miya and Roger Lee, US Navy
INNER ENVELOPE
Judge Lee and Lieutenant Lee, US Navy
Or
The Captains Lee
Children and Families
Children are included on the inner envelope of their parents’ invitation on the line beneath their parents’ names. Start with the oldest, followed by their siblings in order of age. For girls under 18 use “Miss” and for boys under 18 use “Master” before their names. Traditionally, children over the age of 18 should receive their own invitation.
INNER ENVELOPE
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kennedy
Master Jack and Miss Ellie
SINGLE ENVELOPE
The Kennedy Family
Or
Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kennedy
Master Jack and Miss Ellie
Something to consider; if you do not include each child’s name, you’re implying that children are not invited. We recommend using your wedding website or additional cards to ensure if you have the event as an adults-only or children are allowed. This allows you to follow up to ensure there is no misunderstanding.