Overview
When to Use Formal Wedding Invitation Wording
Formal wedding invitation wording is most appropriate for specific events. Ideal circumstances include:
- Black-tie or white-tie celebrations
- Ceremonies held in traditional venues or places of worship
- Weddings that embrace a classic or sophisticated theme
- Events attended by a diverse range of guests where etiquette is significant
Why Choose Formal Wording?
Choosing formal wording has its advantages:
Benefits:
- It highlights the importance of the event.
- It embodies a classic sense of sophistication.
- It clearly communicates expectations regarding attire and formality.
- It honors traditional customs and practices.
Drawbacks:
- It may seem overly formal for couples who prefer a more casual atmosphere.
- It might not align with a relaxed style of celebration.
- Lengthy phrases could restrict design options for the invitation.
10 Elegant Formal Wedding Invitation Wording Examples
Parents Hosting
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Andrews
cordially invite you to celebrate
the marriage of their daughter
Elizabeth Anne
to
Mr. Nathaniel James Carter
on Saturday, June fifteenth,
two thousand twenty-five,
at four-thirty in the afternoon
Saint Mary’s Cathedral
New York, New York
Reception to follow
Joint Family Hosting
Together with their families,
Katherine Marie Thompson
and
Alexander John Bennett
invite you to witness
their marriage
on Saturday, September twenty-first,
two thousand twenty-five,
at five o’clock in the evening
The Grand Ballroom
Chicago, Illinois
Dinner and dancing to follow
Couple Hosting
The pleasure of your company
is requested for the marriage of
Emily Rose Hamilton
to
Christopher Paul Reynolds
on Saturday, August tenth,
two thousand twenty-five,
at three o’clock in the afternoon
The Rosewood Estate
San Francisco, California
Reception immediately following
Church Ceremony with Formal Reception
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Davis
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Sophia Grace
to
Mr. Benjamin Scott Reynolds
on Saturday, May fourth,
two thousand twenty-five,
at two o’clock in the afternoon
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Dallas, Texas
Black-tie reception to follow
The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom
Destination Wedding
Dr. and Mrs. William Carter
joyfully invite you to celebrate
the wedding of their daughter
Juliana Marie Carter
to
Mr. Andrew Thomas Bennett
on Saturday, November ninth,
two thousand twenty-five,
at four o’clock in the afternoon
Villa San Michele
Florence, Italy
Formal reception to follow
Military Wedding
Colonel and Mrs. Patrick Reynolds
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Ashley Nicole Reynolds
to
Lieutenant Daniel Joseph Parker, U.S. Navy
on Saturday, August third,
two thousand twenty-five,
at one o’clock in the afternoon
Naval Chapel
Annapolis, Maryland
Reception to follow
Formal Evening Wedding
The honour of your presence
is requested for the marriage of
Natalie Elise Montgomery
to
Mr. Jonathan Michael Brooks
on Saturday, October nineteenth,
two thousand twenty-five,
at six o’clock in the evening
The Plaza Hotel
New York, New York
Black-tie reception immediately after
Second Marriage or Mature Couple
The pleasure of your company
is requested to join in the celebratory marriage of
Dr. Olivia Marie Bennett
and
Mr. Robert James Whitmore
on Sunday, March seventeenth,
two thousand twenty-five,
at four o’clock in the afternoon
The Manor House
Charleston, South Carolina
Dinner and dancing to follow
Parents Hosting Together
Mr. and Mrs. Steven Bennett
and
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reynolds
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Victoria Elizabeth Bennett
and
Jonathan Scott Reynolds
on Saturday, November second,
two thousand twenty-five,
at three-thirty in the afternoon
Saint Paul’s Cathedral
London, England
Reception to follow
Formal Elopement Announcement
We joyfully announce
that we exchanged vows
Sophia Marie Roberts
and
James Thomas Spencer
on Friday, April twelfth,
two thousand twenty-five,
in an intimate ceremony
Paris, France
A celebration will follow
on Saturday, April twenty-seventh,
at six o’clock in the evening
The Grand Ballroom
Boston, Massachusetts
