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Just Said Yes November 2014

Invitation Wording - Alternatives to "Joyfully Invite You to"

Tami, on August 29, 2014 at 12:27 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9

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Hi,

I am ordering wedding invites. The first proof came back, and it currently reads: "Mr. & Mrs. ___ joyfully invite you to the wedding celebration of their daughter _______ to _______"

I asked my dad what he thought of the invite, and he isn't crazy about the word "joyfully". I believe he thinks it is a little too casual. "Cordially" will be a little too formal for our invite style. I've been looking around on Google images, to find an alternative to "joyfully", but I haven't had any luck. Any ideas?

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Latest activity by Maggie, on August 29, 2014 at 11:35 AM

VIP September 2014
Mrs.Temme · on August 29, 2014 at 12:41 AM
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Mine said 'request the honor of your presence'
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Super August 2015
Jennifer · on August 29, 2014 at 8:05 AM
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If the ceremony will be in a church or other house of worship, then Suzanne's wording is correct. If the ceremony will take place elsewhere, then this is appropriate:

Mr. and Mrs. ___ request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter ___ to ___.
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Master September 2014
Staci · on August 29, 2014 at 9:49 AM
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What about "are pleased to invite you"?
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Expert October 2014
SarahJ · on August 29, 2014 at 10:11 AM
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We just used invite you to share in the celebration of their marriage.
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Master March 2011
Shannon S. · on August 29, 2014 at 10:13 AM
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I like the "pleasure of your company" wording. It's elegant but not stuffy.
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Devoted November 2014
F32 · on August 29, 2014 at 11:03 AM
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Maybe....Mr. and Mrs. Parents invite you to join in the celebration of the marriage of .... to ...?
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Super November 2014
Alison · on August 29, 2014 at 11:18 AM
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Mine says Mr and Mrs Parents request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Alison to Tobi (excpet our full names including middle are written out)

Edit: Our ceremony is happening in a church
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Master October 2013
IrishLove™ · on August 29, 2014 at 11:22 AM
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Mine Read:

The honor of your presence is requested at the wedding of

Irish Rose Love

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Mr. Not Irish Rose Love
Edit: I had a catholic mass and a semi formal wedding ... if yours isn't extremely formal but it isn't casual either I would put

Mr. and Mrs. ______
Request the honor of your company to the wedding of their daughter
__________________
to
__________________
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Expert November 2014
Maggie · on August 29, 2014 at 11:35 AM
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Mine says "You are cordially invited..." =]
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