Bride's Parents Hosting

Mr and Mrs (Bride’s Parents Name)
request the pleasure of the company of

Name(s)...............................................................................
at the marriage of their daughter
(Bride’s Name)
to
Mr (Groom’s Name)
at (Ceremony Details)
on (Day, Date, Month, Year)
at (Time)
and afterwards at
(Reception Details)

Bride's Parents Hosting

Mr and Mrs (Bride’s Parents Name)
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
(Bride’s Name)
to
Mr (Groom’s Name)
at (Ceremony Details)
on (Day, Date, Month, Year)
at (Time)
and afterwards at
(Reception Details)

Bride and Groom's Parents Hosting

Mr and Mrs (Bride’s Parents Name)
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
(Bride’s Name)
to
Mr (Groom’s Name)
son of
Mr and Mrs (Groom’s Parents Name)
at (Ceremony Details)
on (Day, Date, Month, Year)
at (Time)
and afterwards at
(Reception Details)

Bride and Groom and Families Hosting

Together with their families
(Bride’s Name)
and
(Groom’s Name)
request the pleasure of your company
at their marriage
at (Ceremony Details)
on (Day, Date, Month, Year)
at (Time)
and afterwards at
(Reception Details)

Bride and Groom Hosting

(Bride’s Name)
and
(Groom’s Name)
request the pleasure of your company
at their marriage
at (Ceremony Details)
on (Day, Date, Month, Year)
at (Time)
and afterwards at
(Reception Details)

Groom's Parents Hosting

Mr and Mrs (Groom’s Parents Name)
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of
(Bride’s Name)
to their son
(Groom’s Name)
at (Ceremony Details)
on (Day, Date, Month, Year)
at (Time)
and afterwards at
(Reception Details)

Divorced Bride's Parents Hosting

(Bride’s Mother’s Name)
(Bride’s Father’s Name)
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
(Bride’s Name)
to
Mr (Groom’s Name)
at (Ceremony Details)
on (Day, Date, Month, Year)
at (Time)
and afterwards at
(Reception Details)

Evening Invitation Bride’s Parents Hosting

(Bride’s Mother’s Name)
(Bride’s Father’s Name)
request the pleasure of your company
at an evening reception to celebrate
the marriage of their daughter
(Bride’s Name)
to
Mr (Groom’s Name)
at (Reception Details)
on (Day, Date, Month, Year)
at (Time)
(the word reception may be substituted by party if desired)

Reception Invitation following a marriage that has already taken place

(Bride’s Mother’s Name)
(Bride’s Father’s Name)
of your company at a reception
following the marriage
of their daughter
(Bride’s Name)
to
Mr (Groom’s Name)
at (Reception Details
on (Day, Date, Month, Year)
at (Time)

Remember!

• The Bride’s name is always written before the Groom’s

• For Civil Partnerships, both names should be written on the same line, in alphabetical order.

• Send out your invites in good time at least six weeks before your wedding day
   and don’t forget to invite the wedding party and even those dear to you who you
   know won’t be able to attend, out of courtesy.

Something a little different...

You may wish to vary these phrases according to the formality of your occasion....

Omitting the titles Mr. and Mrs. from the hosts names to just their christian names is
a less formal variation on the invitation words.
E.g ‘John and Mandy Williams request the pleasure of...’

Instead of the traditional words ‘request the pleasure of your company’ you may
like to consider some alternatives...

Request the honor of your presence (American)
Would like to invite you to join them
Invite you to celebrate
Would love for you to join them
Request the pleasure of the company of ............................... (Write names by hand)

The date and time of the ceremony can be written long or short hand...

2 o’clock
2 o’clock in the afternoon
2.00 pm
2:00 p.m.
2 p.m.
Two o’clock
Saturday 1st May 2010
Saturday the First of May Two Thousand and Ten

Feel free to have lots of fun with defining your reception details
to make your invitation particularly suited to the style of your day.

And afterwards
And afterwards for dinner and dancing
And afterwards for sumptuous dinner and dancing Followed by dinner and dancing
Followed by a reception at
Followed by an awesome 80s themed evening



Reply Card Wording Tips

Make sure the reply cards are sent to the organiser of the wedding, this could be a wedding planner, the Bride and Groom or more traditionally their parents who are hosts.

Will be delighted to attend
Are regretfully unable to attend

Would love to attend
Sorry, we are unable to attend

I am/We are able to attend
I am/We are unable to attend

On all Chichi Reply cards we provide a space for the recipient’s names.
Please specify which version you would like us to follow when making your order.

Version 1

Name(s): .................
Would love to attend
Sorry, we are unable to attend

or

Version 2

Would love to attend
Sorry, we are unable to attend
Lots of love
Name(s): .................

Remember!

Give your guests the opportunity to let you know if they have any dietary requirements

Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements:

Always Include a please reply date. This will help you organise and plan other areas
of your wedding in good time.


Please reply by (Date)

The favour of a reply is requested by (Date)

The kindness of a response is requested by (Date)



Information Card Wording Tips

Directions

On all Chichi Information Cards we offer a bespoke map service especially designed for you detailing where your venues are situated. Supplying your guests with directions and parking facilities are also very helpful, particularly if your guests are travelling from afar.

Transport

You may wish to include public transport information on your card or any details of transport you may be providing.

Accommodation

A useful idea is to supply a list of local hotels and B&Bs and include any special rates you have negotiated for your wedding guest.

Gifts

Requesting gifts can be very tricky and need to be written politely.

Here are some examples...

Please do not feel obliged to buy us a gift, your presence on our wedding day is the
most important gift that you could give us. However, for those of you who would
like to buy us a gift, we have a wedding list at (name of list and details of how to buy).

Please do not feel obliged to buy us a gift, your presence on our wedding day is the most important gift that you could give us. However, if you would like to buy us something we would be most grateful to receive (name of shop) vouchers or a contribution towards (details eg, our honeymoon or appliances for our new home).

What really matters to us is having you there on our big day. However if you do want to buy us a gift we have a wedding list at (name of list and details of how to buy).

As we have been living together for some time, we are in the enviable position of not needing much for our home! If however, you would like to give us a gift, any contributions towards (details eg, our honeymoon or appliances for our new home) would be gratefully received.

We have decided not to have a wedding list as such. If you would like to buy us a gift, (name of shop) vouchers or a contribution towards (details eg appliances or our new marital bed!) would be very gratefully received for when we buy our new home together.

Please do not buy us a gift, we would prefer a donation to (name or charity or organistation and details of how to donate).

Other things to consider on your information card

Dress Code

What’s in store for the celebrations of the day

Contact details of the reception venues

Your contact telephone, address and email or your wedding planners’ contact details for any of those last minute enquiries your guests may have.

What to bring

If your wedding is abroad you may like to suggest items your guests might like/ need to bring!

Remember!

Only include the essential information, don’t write anything that is too long winded - too many words will loose the interest of your guests

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Save The Date Card Tips

Traditionally The Save the Date Card is a simple announcement from the Bride and Groom although it can be sent by the hosts of the wedding.

(Bride and Grooms’ Names)
are delighted to announce
that they will be getting married on
Day, Date, Month, Year
Please save the date
Invitation to follow

(Bride and Grooms’ Names)
are getting married on
Day, Date, Month, Year, Location
Please save the date
Formal invitation to follow

He proposed ... she said 'Yes'!
(Bride and Grooms’ Names)
will tie the knot
Day, Date, Month, Year
Formal invitation to follow

We're taking the plunge!
Hope you'll be there to celebrate our flight.
(Bride and Grooms’ Names)
say "I Do"
Day, Date, Month, Year, Location
Please save the date
Formal invitation to follow

Save the Date cards are a great way of ensuring all your guests can make your special day, it will give them plenty of time to pen you in their diaries. They are especially great for guest who will be travelling from afar and need to make travel arrangements in advance.

If you are getting married over a bank holiday weekend, when a big footy match is on or in peak holiday season then a Save The Date Card is a very wise option to ensure all your guests can make the wedding.