Wedding invitations should be from whoever is hosting the wedding. Traditionally this was the Bride’s family as they would be paying for the celebration. However, more commonly it is now the couple themselves who pay for the wedding.

Below are some examples of wording etiquette.

Bride and Groom as Hosts

Miss Helen Smith and Mr Michael James

request the pleasure of the company of

…………………………………………………….

at their marriage

Bride’s Parents as Hosts

Mr and Mrs Alan Smith

request the pleasure of the company of

…………………………………………………….

at the marriage of their daughter

Helen with Mr Michael James

Widowed Mother as Host

Mrs Alan Smith

requests the pleasure of the company of

…………………………………………………….

at the marriage of her daughter

Helen with Mr Michael James

Divorced Parents as Host

Mr Alan Smith and Mrs Sarah Smith

(if mother hasn’t changed name)

request the pleasure of the company of

…………………………………………………….

at the marriage of their daughter

Helen with Mr Michael James

Remarried Mother/Father as Hosts

Mr and Mrs Paul Taylor / Mr and Mrs Alan Smith

request the pleasure of the company of

…………………………………………………….

at the marriage of her / his daughter

Helen with Mr Michael James

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