Episode Details

In today's episode of the podcast, we look specifically at the wording used on your wedding invitations.

We discuss the differences depending on who is hosting and how formal you would like to your invitations to be.

Invitation wording can be found in Debrett's wedding guide:

https://debretts.com/

Wording examples:

If the Bride's parents are hosting -

Mr and Mrs John Smith

request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter

Anna Jane

to

Mr William Charles Hunter

at St George's Church, Dudley

on Saturday 18th July 2026

at 2 o'clock

and afterwards at Heather Lodge, Dudley D12 3AB

If the couple are hosting their wedding -

Mr William Hunter and Miss Anna Smith

request the pleasure of your company at their marriage

at St George's Church, Dudley

on Saturday 18th July 2026

at 2 o'clock

and afterwards at Heather Lodge, Dudley D12 3AB