Verses and Wording

Below are some samples of the traditional etiquette wording for invitations along with some less formal and contemporary wording to use as reference. You can also visit http://www.verseit.com to select from a variety of wording options. We do encourage you to show your personality when writing your invitations. Have fun!

• Wedding Invitation
• RSVP Card
• Reception Card

• Baby Birth Announcement
• Baby Shower Invitation


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WEDDING INVITATION

Bride’s Parents Hosting

Option #1:
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Elizabeth Lynn
to
Richard Lee Alberts
Saturday, the fifth of October
Two thousand and six
at half past three o’clock
Saint Andrews Church
6500 West Sample Street
Coconut Creek, Florida

Option #2:
Henry and Linda Smith
invite you to share and celebrate
the marriage of their daughter
Elizabeth Lynn
to
Richard Lee Alberts
Saturday, October 5, 2006
at 3:30 in the afternoon
St. Andrews Church
6500 West Sample Street
Coconut Creek, Florida

Groom’s Parents Hosting

Option #3:
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alberts
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
Elizabeth Lynn
to their son
Richard Lee Alberts
Saturday, the fifth of October
Two thousand and six
at half past three o’clock
Saint Andrews Church
6500 West Sample Street
Coconut Creek, Florida

Option #4:
Robert and Mary Alberts
invite you to share in their joy at the marriage of
Elizabeth Lynn Smith
to their son
Richard Lee Alberts
Saturday, October 5, 2006
at 3:30 in the afternoon
St. Andrews Church
6500 West Sample Street
Coconut Creek, Florida

Both Parents Hosting

Option #5:
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith & (BRIDE’S PARENTS)
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alberts
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their children
Elizabeth Lynn
to
Richard Lee
Saturday, the fifth of October
Two thousand and six
at half past three o’clock
Bay Resort
1287 Main Street
Coconut Creek, Florida

Option #6:
Henry and Linda Smith
along with Robert and Mary Alberts
invite you to the wedding of their children
Elizabeth Lynn
to Richard Lee
Saturday, October 5, 2006
at 3:30 in the afternoon
Bay Resort
1287 Main Street
Coconut Creek, Florida

Bride & Groom Hosting

Option #7:
The honour of your presence
is requested at the marriage of
Elizabeth Lynn Smith
to Richard Lee Alberts
Saturday, the fifth of October
Two thousand and six
at half past three o’clock
Saint Andrews Church
6500 West Sample Street
Coconut Creek, Florida

Option #8:
Elizabeth Lynn Smith &
Richard Lee Alberts
invite you to share and celebrate at their wedding
Saturday, October 5, 2006
at 3:30 in the afternoon
St. Andrews Church
6500 West Sample Street
Coconut Creek, Florida

Everyone Hosting

Option #9:
Ms. Elizabeth Lynn Smith
and
Mr. Richard Lee Alberts
together with their parents
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith &
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alberts
request the honour of your presence
at their wedding
Saturday, the fifth of October
Two thousand and six
at half past three o’clock
Saint Andrews Church
6500 West Sample Street
Coconut Creek, Florida

Option #10:
Elizabeth Lynn Smith &
Richard Lee Alberts
together with their parents
invite you to their wedding
Saturday, October 5, 2006
at 3:30 in the afternoon
St. Andrews Church
6500 West Sample Street
Coconut Creek, Florida



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WEDDING RSVP CARD

Option #1:
The favor of a reply is requested
on or before September 16, 2006
M___________________
__ Accepts __ Regrets

Option #2:
The favour of a reply is requested
by September 16, 2006
M___________________
___Accept with pleasure ___Decline with regret
___Entree ___Entree

Option #3:
Kindly respond on or before September 16, 2006
M ____________
___Able to attend ___Unable to attend

Option #4:
Please respond on or before
September 16, 2006
M_____________________
Number of Guests ______



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WEDDING RECEPTION CARD

Option #1:
Reception following the ceremony
at the home of
NAMES
ADDRESS

Option #2:
Join us for the Reception immediately following the ceremony
LOCATION
ADDRESS

Option #3:
The pleasure of your company is requested
at the Reception immediately following the ceremony
LOCATION
ADDRESS

Option #4:
A formal reception following the wedding ceremony
will be held at half past seven in the evening
LOCATION
ADDRESS


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BABY BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT

Option #1:
We welcome with love
Jasmine Schumer
June 24, 2006
12:06 a.m.
7 lb. 11 oz.
17 inches

Option #2:
We are pleased to announce
the arrival of our son
Marc Anthony
born on October 19, 2006
8 pounds, 4 ounces

Option #3:
We proudly announce
the birth of our daughter
Roxanne Taylor
on September 14 at 2:18 p.m.
6 pounds, 10 ounces
18 inches long

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BABY SHOWER INVITATION

Option #1:
We're giving Tammy Richardson
a Surprise Baby Shower
on July 31 at 4:00 p.m.
at 5600 Main Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 34782

Option #2:
Join us as we honor
Shana Harris
and her baby boy
Ayden Daniel
with a Baby Shower
on August 20, 2007
at 1:00 p.m.
4200 Lyons Blvd.
Hollywood, FL 37650

Given by: Hosts

Option #3:
Let's shower her with love
You are cordially invited to a
Baby Shower for
Danielle Hudson
on March 7, 2007
at 12:00 p.m.
4204 NW 19th Street
Palm Beach, FL 46031

HOSTS