Wedding Invitation Wording

Traditional Parents of the Bride

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ashworth request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Eleanor Grace to Mr. James William Thornton son of Mr. and Mrs. David Thornton on Saturday, the fifteenth of November two thousand and twenty-six at half past four in the afternoon St. Andrew's Cathedral Sydney, New South Wales Reception to follow The Langham, Sydney

Use "honour" (British spelling) and "request the honour of your presence" for religious ceremonies. Spell out dates and times in full.

Relaxed Parents Hosting

Margaret and Robert Ashworth invite you to celebrate the marriage of their daughter Eleanor to James Thornton Saturday, 15 November 2026 at 4:30 in the afternoon Rosewood Garden Estate Hunter Valley, New South Wales Dinner and dancing to follow

Dropping titles and using first names creates a warmer, more approachable feel while still acknowledging the parents as hosts.

Contemporary Parents Hosting

With love and excitement, Margaret and Robert Ashworth together with Susan and David Thornton invite you to the wedding of Eleanor & James 15 November 2026 · 4:30 PM The Grounds of Alexandria Sydney, New South Wales Dinner, drinks, and dancing to follow

Couple Hosting · Formal

Together with their families, Eleanor Grace Ashworth and James William Thornton request the pleasure of your company at their marriage on Saturday, the fifteenth of November two thousand and twenty-six at five o'clock in the evening Park Hyatt Melbourne Melbourne, Victoria Dinner reception to follow

"Request the pleasure of your company" is the standard phrasing for non-religious venues. "Together with their families" acknowledges family support without naming them as hosts.

Couple Hosting · Relaxed

Eleanor Ashworth and James Thornton invite you to join them as they say "I do" Saturday, 15 November 2026 at 4:00 PM Palm Beach Sydney, New South Wales Barefoot cocktails and dinner on the sand to follow

Couple Hosting · Fun and Personal

We're getting married! Eleanor & James would love for you to be there 15.11.2026 · 5 PM Sky Terrace, Barangaroo Sydney, New South Wales Drinks, dinner, and plenty of dancing to follow

Starting with an exclamation creates energy. This style works well for couples who want their personality to shine through.

Couple Hosting · Minimalist

Eleanor & James 15 November 2026 Five o'clock The Calile Hotel Brisbane, Queensland Join us for dinner and celebration

A pared-back approach that lets the design of the invitation do the talking. Works best with bold typography or striking artwork.

Both Families · Traditional

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ashworth and Mr. and Mrs. David Thornton request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their children Eleanor Grace and James William on Saturday, the fifteenth of November two thousand and twenty-six at six o'clock in the evening The Great Hall, University of Sydney Sydney, New South Wales Black tie reception to follow

Listing both families equally signals shared hosting. Use "their children" to connect both families to the couple.

Both Families · Warm and Welcoming

The Ashworth and Thornton families joyfully invite you to celebrate the marriage of Eleanor and James Saturday, 15 November 2026 4:00 PM Yarra Valley Estate Victoria Feast and festivities to follow

Both Families · Contemporary

With joyful hearts, the Ashworth and Thornton families invite you to witness the union of Eleanor & James 15 November 2026 · 5:30 PM Jackalope Hotel Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Cocktails, dinner, and celebration to follow

Using family surnames without titles gives a contemporary feel while still honouring both families.