How to word your Catholic Wedding Invitation

Are you planning a Catholic wedding and feeling a bit unsure about how to word your invitations? Don't worry, you're not alone! Figuring out the perfect wording for your wedding invitations can be a bit tricky, but it's an important detail to get right. Your invitations set the tone for your special day and give your guests all the information they need to attend. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the process of wording Catholic wedding invitations in a way that accurately reflects the religious nature of your ceremony, so you can create beautiful and meaningful invitations that reflect your faith and your love for each other. So, grab a cup of your favorite brew, get cozy, and let's get started!

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Step-by-step guide for wording a Catholic wedding invitation:

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1. Start with the hosts' names: Traditionally, the parents of the bride host the wedding and are named on the invitation. However, this may not be the case for all couples. Consider who is hosting the wedding and include their names first.

2. Mention the couple getting married: The names of the bride and groom are the most important details. Write their full names and avoid using nicknames or abbreviations.

3. Date and time of the wedding: Include the date and time of the wedding ceremony, followed by the reception if it is being held at a different location.

4. Location of the wedding ceremony: Include the name of the church or venue where the wedding ceremony will be held. If it is a Catholic church, it is customary to include the name of the parish.

5. Reception details: If the reception is being held at a different location than the ceremony, include the name and address of the venue.

6. Dress code: Indicate the dress code for the wedding, such as formal or semi-formal attire.

7. RSVP information: Provide contact information for guests to RSVP. Include a deadline for RSVPs, and specify how many guests are invited per invitation.

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Bible Verse: I personally like the inclusion of a line or two of Bible verse, scripture or proverb. You will find some examples of these here that you can add above or below the invitation text or on the reverse of your invitations.

Here's an example of how you might word a Catholic Wedding Invitation:

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Example 1:

Together with their families,

Sarah Elizabeth Brown

and Michael Joseph Smith

request the honor of your presence

at their nuptial Mass as they exchange their vows on

Saturday, the first of June

at two o'clock in the afternoon

St. Mary's Catholic Church

123 Main Street Anytown,

Reception to follow - destination, venue, address

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Example 2 ( see image):

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anderson

invite you to the 

the nuptial mass uniting

their daughter Emily Anne to

Michael Edward

son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Smith

Saturday, the twentyfirst of August

at two o'clock in the afternoon

St. Thomas Aquinas Church

456 Oak Avenue Anytown,

Reception to follow at The Grand Ballroom 789 Elm Street Anytown, USA

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"Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate." - Mark 10:9

Example 3:

Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

The pleasure of your company is requested

at the marriage of

Emma Rose Thompson and William Henry Davis

as they exchange their vows on

Saturday, the fifth of October a

t half past three o'clock in the afternoon

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

10 Elm Street Anytown,

Reception to follow at The Westin Hotel 789 Main Street Anytown, USA​