What is the correct wording for wedding invitations?
A typical wedding invitation, when the bride’s parents are hosting the event, would be printed as follows: Mr. and Mrs. John Smith (The Hosts) request the honour of your presence (Request Line, this format used when wedding is taking place in a house of worship) at the marriage of their daughter (Request Line) Mary Susan (Bride’s first and middle names) to (Joining Clause) Mr. James Edward Brown (Groom’s full name and title) Saturday, the sixth of June (Day, date and month) two thousand and nine (Year is spelled out – is not required, but nice for keepsake purposes) at half after six o’clock (Time – a.m. or p.m. is never stated) Saint John’s Church (Location – abbreviations are always spelled out) 1 Main Street (Street Address) Cincinnati , Ohio (City, State) ———————————————————————————————————— If the Groom’s Parents are hosting the event, and if the event is taking place at a place other than a house of worship (
