Wording Suggestions for Invitations, Reception Cards and Response Cards Choosing the wording for your invitations is a very personal and sometimes difficult choice. There are many etiquette rules pertaining to proper wording, however, most are flexible. We suggest you spend time researching all the various options, and then choose the wording that best meets your particular needs and style.

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Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have questions or need assistance with your wording. We offer the following traditional suggestions and examples for you to follow as a good starting point.

Invitation Examples:

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Goldman
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Melissa Lynn
to
Jason Thomas Miller
Saturday, the fourth of June
Two thousand and five
at five o'clock in the evening
Saint John’s Church
14 Main Street
Henderson, Nevada

or

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Goldman
and
Mr. and Mrs. Terry Miller
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Melissa Lynn
to
Jason Thomas Miller
Saturday, the fourth of June
Two thousand and five
at five o'clock in the evening
Saint John’s Church
14 Main Street
Henderson, Nevada

or

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Goldman
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Melissa Lynn
to
Jason Thomas Miller
son of Mr. and Mrs. Terry Miller
Saturday, the fourth of June
Two thousand and five
at five o'clock in the evening
Saint John’s Church
14 Main Street
Henderson, Nevada

or

Together with their parents
Melissa Lynn Goldman
and
Jason Thomas Miller
request the honor of your presence
at their marriage
Saturday, the fourth of June
Two thousand and five
at five o'clock in the evening
Saint John’s Church
14 Main Street
Henderson, Nevada

Reception Card Examples:

Reception following the ceremony
The Henderson Country Club
200 Boylston Street
Henderson, Nevada

or

Reception, Dinner and Dance
immediately following ceremony
The Henderson Country Club
200 Boylston Street
Henderson, Nevada

or

The celebration continues
Please join us at our reception following the ceremony
The Henderson Country Club
200 Boylston Street
Henderson, Nevada

Response Card Examples:

The favour a reply is requested by the fourth of May
M____________________________
___ persons will attend

or

Kindly respond on or before the fourth of May
M____________________________
___ accepts ____ regrets
____ Beef ____ Chicken ____ Salmon