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Wedding invitation wording.
Every style, every host line, every awkward-to-phrase detail. Tap Copy on any block and paste it into your printer's design tool — adapt the names, dates, and venues to yours.
Honest note: Posy doesn't make invitation designs — but your wording should be this easy.
Formal and traditional
The classic host-line structure. The host — whoever is inviting — comes first, then the request, then the couple, then the details.
Bride's parents hosting
Mr. and Mrs. James Everett Whitmore request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Eleanor Grace to Mr. Samuel David Ortiz Saturday, the fourteenth of June two thousand twenty-six at four o'clock in the afternoon The Ashford Estate Beacon, New York Reception to follow
Both sets of parents hosting
Together with their families Mr. and Mrs. James Everett Whitmore and Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Ortiz request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of Eleanor Grace Whitmore and Samuel David Ortiz Saturday, the fourteenth of June two thousand twenty-six at four o'clock in the afternoon The Ashford Estate Beacon, New York
The couple hosting themselves
Together with their families Eleanor Grace Whitmore and Samuel David Ortiz request the honor of your presence as they exchange vows Saturday, the fourteenth of June two thousand twenty-six at four o'clock in the afternoon The Ashford Estate Beacon, New York Reception to follow
Casual and warm
Everyday language, still lovely. Best for backyard weddings, brunch weddings, or anything where 'the honor of your presence' would feel like a costume.
Warm and simple
Eleanor and Sam are getting married and they'd love to have you there Saturday, June 14, 2026 four in the afternoon The Ashford Estate — Beacon, NY Dinner and dancing to follow
Backyard-friendly
We're throwing a wedding and we hope you'll come Eleanor Whitmore + Sam Ortiz Saturday, June 14, 2026 · 4 pm the backyard on Maple Avenue Stay for dinner. Stay for dancing.
Modern minimal
Sparse text, big typography energy. Names first, everything else quietly beneath.
Names only
Eleanor & Sam 06.14.26 · 4 pm The Ashford Estate Beacon, New York Reception to follow
One-line invite
We're getting married. Eleanor + Sam · June 14, 2026 · 4 pm The Ashford Estate, Beacon NY Details and RSVP: eleanorandsam.com
Adults-only wording
Diplomatic phrasing that says 'no children' without saying it. Place on the info card or the response card, not the main invitation.
Direct but gracious
To allow all our guests to relax and celebrate, we've reserved this evening as an adults-only occasion. We appreciate your understanding.
On the response card
We have reserved ___ seat(s) in your honor. We look forward to celebrating with the adults in your party.
Warmly worded
While we love the little ones in our lives, we're keeping the celebration adults-only. We hope you'll take the evening for yourselves.
Plus-one, details, and RSVP lines
The small lines that live on the details card or response card.
Named plus-one on the envelope
Ms. Priya Shah and Mr. Jonah Reed 123 Fern Street Brooklyn, NY 11217
Open plus-one line
We have reserved ___ seat(s) in your honor. Name(s): __________________________
RSVP line (paper)
Kindly reply by the first of May _____ Joyfully accepts _____ Regretfully declines
RSVP line (online)
Please respond by May 1 at eleanorandsam.com/rsvp
Attire line
Attire: cocktail — long dresses and jackets encouraged
Details card core
Ceremony four o'clock · the garden Reception five o'clock · the pavilion Parking is free on site. A shuttle will run from the Beacon Hotel from 3 pm.
Questions people ask
- What order do wedding invitation names go in?
- Host line first (whoever is inviting), then the request, then the couple. Traditionally the bride's name goes before the groom's; for same-sex couples or when the couple hosts themselves, alphabetical or 'who sounds better first' both work.
- Do wedding invitations need to be formal?
- No. Match the tone of the day. A backyard wedding invitation can read like a warm note; a black-tie wedding invitation should sound like one. What matters is that guests know when, where, and what to expect.
- Where does 'adults-only' go on a wedding invitation?
- On the details card or the response card, not the main invitation. Keep the tone kind — most guests appreciate the clarity, and gracious phrasing prevents any hurt feelings.
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