Invitation Wording Couple As Hosts
Here are elegant and commonly used UK wording examples when the couple themselves are hosting (i.e., paying for or issuing the invitation, even if parents are contributing behind the scenes). These are very popular now, especially among couples marrying in their late 20s or 30s.
Not all couples bow to tradition, instead choosing to host their own wedding day – and foot the bill – themselves. If this is the case, your parents’ details can be omitted from the invite so that it comes direct from you.
The basic wording can be similar to the Traditional or Civil examples already given – just put yourselves as hosts instead of your parents.
Invites direct from the couple getting married tend to be less formal.
Here are some wedding invitation wording couple as hosts examples:
Join us to celebrate our wedding!
{location}
{date}
{time}
Followed by drinking and dancing
RSVP by 15th May to {couple’s address}
Alternative wording could include:
{Couple} are getting hitched!
{Couple} invite you to join them as they say “I do”
Please join {Couple} as we tie the knot!
{Couple} invite you to share in our joy as we get married
The wedding of {Couple} followed by location, time and date details (very simplistic)
Stephanie & Robin
request the pleasure of the company of
Mum & Dad
on the occasion of their marriage
on Saturday 17th June 2021
at 3 o’clock
Ceremony and reception to be held at
The London Hotel
Edinburgh Lane, Clifton,
Bristol, BS3 4DN
R.S.V.P.
23 Windsor Drive
Swindon Village
Cheltenham
GL26 5BM
Sarah and Charles
Are getting hitched!
Please join us
For a celebration of family, love,
friendship and laughter
at Bramcombe Hall, Chippenham
on Friday, 17th June 202*
at 1 o’clock
Evening reception to follow
R.S.V.P by 12th March 202*
22 Colton Lane, Chippenham, SN14 0AB
With great pleasure
Sarah Warwick
and
Graham Standing
Invite you to join them in celebrating
the beginning of their adventure together
Ceremony and reception to be held at
Allington Manor, Old Manor House,
Bottesford Road, Allington, Nr Grantham,
Lincolnshire, NG32 2DH
Saturday 9th August, 202*
at 2pm
Please reply by 1st June 2020*
17 Crossways, Allington, NG36 3BD
With great joy
You are invited to celebrate the marriage of
Frank and Siobhan
As they exchange their vows
of love to each other
Ceremony and reception to be held at the
Guildhall, Gresham Street, EC2V 7HH
Saturday 22nd October 202*
2 o’clock
Reception to follow
R.S.V.P by 2nd July 202*
Charlotte, Love Me Weddings
07589 367233
You are invited to celebrate as
Sumiena & Naza
Finally tie the knot!!
at Palace Hall, Huddlesford
on Friday, 22nd November 202*
at 2pm
Wild celebrations to follow!
R.S.V.P by text to: Sumiena: 07890 367881
Charlotte Grace Thompson
and
Benjamin Michael Davies
request the pleasure of your company
at their marriage
on Saturday, 14th June 202*
at three o’clock
St Mary’s Church, Glasgow
followed by a reception at
The Assembly Rooms, Glasgow
We’re getting married!
Charlotte & Ben
Saturday 14th June 202*
3pm at St Mary’s Church, Cardiff
Celebrations to follow at The Assembly Rooms
Can’t wait to party with you!
Warm and welcoming
The honour of your presence
is requested at the marriage of
Miss Emma Grace Thompson
to
Mr Oliver James Harrington
on Saturday, the twenty-first of June
two thousand and twenty-five
at two o’clock in the afternoon
St Mary’s Church, Stowmarket
Reception to follow at
Glemham Hall
RSVP by 30th April…
Sophie Elizabeth Davies
and
Thomas William Reid
request the pleasure of your company
at their marriage
on Saturday, 5th July 2025
at half past two o’clock
St Michael’s Church, Bath
followed by a reception at
The Roman Baths & Pump Room
RSVP…
Charlotte Rose Patel
&
Alexander James Sinclair
invite you to celebrate their marriage
Saturday 12th September 2025
at 3 o’clock
Ceremony
All Saints’ Church, Margaret Street, London
Reception to follow
The Wallace Collection
Kindly reply by 20th July
charlotteandalexander.com
With joyful hearts
Laura Mitchell
and
Daniel Shaw
request the pleasure of your company
as they are united in marriage
on Saturday, 30th August 2025
at 2.30 in the afternoon
Trinity Buoy Wharf, London
Celebrations to follow on site
RSVP by 1st July
Hannah Carter
&
Benjamin Foster
are getting married!
Saturday 7th June 2025
Ceremony at 2 pm
Asylum Chapel, Peckham
Party straight after
Brunswick House, Vauxhall
Please let us know by 10th May
hannahandben.com
Isabella Grace
&
Matthew Charles
Together with their families
request the pleasure of your company
at their wedding
Saturday, the fourteenth of September
two thousand and twenty-five
three o’clock
Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Dinner and dancing to follow
RSVP by 1st August
We’re tying the knot!
Olivia Walker
&
Samuel Khan
Saturday 10th May 2025
2 pm ceremony
Kelmarsh Hall, Northamptonshire
Food, drinks and dancing till late
Please let us know by 20th March
oliviaandsamuel.com
Key UK notes when the couple hosts:
You can still say “together with their families” (line 1 or near the top) if parents are contributing or you simply want to acknowledge them without listing names.
“The honour of your presence” = church or religious venue.
“Request the pleasure of your company” = civil ceremony or reception only.
No one is ever “given away” in the wording when the couple hosts.