“Together with Their Families” Wedding Invitation Wording Ideas
It used to be traditional for the bride’s parents to host the marriage of their daughter to her partner. But these days, it’s not uncommon to see that the couple is hosting along with both sets of parents.
If this fits your scenario, you might be wondering how to honor this on your wedding invites. In this guide to “together with their families” wedding invitation wording, we’ll take you through general etiquette tips, what to include in your invites, and inspiring ideas to create the perfect invites.
Wedding Invitation Etiquette: What to Include When You’re Hosting Together
Design: Diasty Hardhikaputri
You don’t write wedding invitations every day, so it’s completely normal to be unsure about how to structure and word them. Here’s how to approach your “together with their families” wedding invitation wording along with some tips on wedding invitation etiquette.
Host Line
The first line of most traditional wedding invites is where you mention the host. In this instance, it’ll be the two of you along with your parents hosting. One of the easiest ways to get this message across is with some “together with their families” wedding invitation wording.
Here are a few examples of what your host line might say:
“Together with their families…”
“It is with joy that, together with their families, …”
“With the support of our families, we are excited to …”
These examples keep your wording nice and simple, but if your invite has space you can also choose to include your parents’ or stepparents’ names. Mention them in a line below your host line to keep your invite streamlined.
Request Line
Next up is your request line. Here’s where you ask your guests to join you for your big day. This often goes on a separate line beneath the host line.
Request lines often use phrases such as:
“Request the honor of your presence”
“Invite you to join them for their wedding day”
“Request the pleasure of your company”
Tailor your request line to your and your partner’s style and formality. If requesting someone’s presence feels too formal, try something more relaxed like “would love you to celebrate with them” instead.
Your Names
After the request line comes one of the most important details of any wedding invite — the names of the happy couple!
Traditionally, a bride’s name would be listed before a groom’s name. You don’t have to stick with tradition, though. Regardless of gender, you can arrange your names on your wedding invites in the order you prefer.
Be as formal or informal as you like here. You might decide to use full names including middle names, or opt for just first and last names or nicknames. The choice is yours.
Date and Time
Below the aforementioned details is where you’ll include the date and time of your nuptials. Include the full date, along with the year, to avoid any confusion.
With the time, you’re free to mention whether it’s “a.m.” or “p.m.” — or you can omit this if it’s obvious from the invite. For formal invitations, write out the full wedding date and time, including the “o’clock.”
Location
When writing out the location of your wedding ceremony, be sure to include the venue name, road, and state — enough information for your guests to start planning their trip.
That said, avoid adding too many details to your wedding invites as it’s easy for them to become cluttered. Use our details panel to share the full street address, recommended hotels, and parking information so your guests can find it easily — or simply link to your wedding website for more details.
Reception Details
After your ceremony location details, include a line or two about your wedding reception. If it’s at a different location than your ceremony venue, you’ll likely want to share additional information about what you have planned, like “Drinks and dancing to follow.”
If you want to keep your invites minimal, a simple “Reception to follow” is all you need. You can always follow up with more details closer to the time.
Dress Code
Having a dress code on your wedding invites is incredibly helpful for guests. Without one, it’s not clear whether you’re expecting black tie guest attire or if a shirt and shorts work just as well.
Give your guests a helping hand with planning what to wear on your wedding day with a simple line about your dress code. If you’re not sure or don’t mind, a simple “Formal” or “Casual” is enough for your guests to work with.
How to RSVP
With traditional paper invites, an RSVP card is a must. However, when you create your online invitations with Greenvelope, you can use our built-in RSVP system. Your wedding guests can RSVP in just a few clicks, and you can enjoy even easier guest management and communication.
“Together with Their Families” Wedding Invitation Wording Inspiration
Design: Claudia Owen
Now that you have the basics down, let’s take a look at some “together with their families” wedding invitation wording examples. Each template can be borrowed, tweaked, and personalized until it feels perfect for your wedding celebration.
Together with their families
Sarah Hall and Evelyn Martinez
are delighted to invite you to their wedding
Saturday 20th May 2023
at 2 p.m.
Sunset Beach, CA
Dinner and dancing to follow
————
Mr. Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. Jones-Fray
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their children
Amelie Morgan and Harry Jones-Fray
Saturday, the twenty-fourth of June
two thousand twenty-three
at three o’clock in the afternoon
Grand Hotel, NY
Reception to follow the ceremony
————
Tom Daniels and Peter Long
together with their families
request the honor of your presence
at the celebration of their marriage
Saturday, the sixteenth of September
two thousand twenty-three
at half after five in the evening
at our home in New St, Atlanta, Georgia
Dancing and merriment to follow
————
Together with their families
Dr. Sophia Barrios and Mr. Aaron Fitzpatrick
invite you to witness their declarations of love and marriage
Saturday, 21st October 2023
at Four in the afternoon
Sunburst Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana
Lively reception to follow
Beautiful Wedding Invitations for Your Big Day
Discover the perfect backdrop for your “together with their families” wedding invitation wording with our digital wedding invites. Each template can be customized so you can change the layout, colors, wording, and even photos to reflect your special day. It’s a lovely way to get that bespoke wedding stationery feel at a more affordable cost (and a more eco-friendly footprint). Here are a handful of our most-loved wedding invitations to inspire you.
Lemon Orchard Wedding Invitation
Design: frau brandt
This lemon orchard invitation is a fun twist on a traditional floral wedding invite. The delicate watercolor illustrations and soft color palette make this ideal for a spring or summer wedding, especially backyard weddings.
Full Photo Nuptials Wedding Invitation
Design: Owl and Toad
We love that there’s so much dedicated photo space on this full photo nuptials invitation. It’s the perfect way to share an engagement snap, and there’s plenty of room on the reverse for all your celebration details.
Ampersand Wedding Invitation
Design: Solmade Studio
If you’re looking for something simple and modern, this ampersand wedding invite is a fresh design to add to your shortlist. The stylized ampersand and contemporary font work beautifully together with a handful of pastel color choices — or the option to add your own custom colors.
Create Your Dream Wedding Invites
Knowing what to write in your wedding invites isn’t always easy, but we’re here to help. Use our etiquette and structure tips to guide you through the process, and don’t forget our free wedding invitation wording tool. However you do it, you’ll end up with beautifully worded wedding invites.
Browse our collection of wedding invitations to discover what speaks to you — from watercolor to floral, traditional to ultra-modern. Choose your design, customize it your way, and share your exciting wedding day plans with all your guests.
