Aime Wedding Stationery

Wedding Quotes

Invitation Wording

Traditional Wording

Bride’s family as hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Richard Jones
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Melanie Jane
to
John Edward Smith
on Saturday, the twenty-third of May
two thousand and three
at two o’clock
Pemberton, Prebbleton, Christchurch
Reception and dance to follow

Groom’s family as hosts

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Smith
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
Miss Melanie Jane Jones
to their son
Mr John Edward
on Saturday, the twenty-third of May
two thousand and three
at two o’clock
Pemberton, Prebbleton, Christchurch
Reception and dance to follow

Hosted by both the bride and groom's family

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Richard Jones
and
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Smith
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Melanie Jane
and
John Edward
etc.

***
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Richard Jones
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Melanie Jane
to
John Edward
son of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Smith
etc.

Less traditional wording

Andrew and June Jones
and
Robert and April Smith
invite you to share in the joy
of the marriage their children
Melanie Jane
and
John Edward
This celebration of love will be on …
at …
etc.

***
In the celebration of love,
Andrew and June Jones
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Melanie Jane
to
John Edward Smith
etc.

***
Andrew and June Jones
invite you to share in the joy
of the marriage uniting their daughter
Melanie Jane
to
John Edward Smith
etc.

Invitations issued by more than two sets of parents

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Richard Jones
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Smith
and
Mr. and Mrs. Roger William Brown
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their children
etc.

One Parent Deceased (Living parent not remarried)

Mrs. Andrew Richard Jones
requests the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Melanie Jane
etc.

The wedding invitation should not have the name of the deceased parent. Instead, the service sheet is a nice place to put a message in remembrance of your parent. Or perhaps during the reception speeches.

One Parent Deceased (Living Parent has remarried)

Mr. and Mrs. Roger William Brown
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Melanie Jane Jones
etc.

Divorced Mother & Stepfather / Divorced Father & Stepmother

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Richard Jones
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her / his daughter
Melanie Jane
etc.

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Richard Jones
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of Mrs. Scott’s / Mr. Scott’s daughter
Melanie Jane
etc.

Couple As Hosts

Melanie Jones and John Smith
request the pleasure of
the company of
Guest and Partner
at their marriage
at …..
on …..
at 3pm
and afterwards at a garden reception
followed by dancing at …..

***
Melanie Jones and John Smith
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage
at …..
on …..
at 3pm

***
We warmly invite
Guest and Partner
to join us as we celebrate our marriage
at …..
on …..
at 3pm
-
Melanie and John

***
Because you have shared in our lives
with your love and friendship
we warmly invite
Guest and Partner
to join us as we celebrate our marriage
at …..
on …..
at 3pm
-
Melanie and John

***
We warmly invite
Guest and Partner
to join us as we celebrate our marriage
at …..
on …..
at 3pm
-
Melanie and John

***
Melanie Jones and John Smith
Warmly Invite
Guest and Partner
To Share Our Wedding Day Celebrations
On …..
at …..
at 3:00pm
and afterwards to a Reception
at …..

***
Melanie Jones and John Smith
invite Guest and Partner
to witness their wedding
and celebrate
the beginning of
their lives together
on …..
at …..

***
Join us for a day in the country
and share in our happiness
as we celebrate our marriage
with family and friends.
On …..
At …..
reception immediately following

***
Please join us
Guest and Partner
to help
Celebrate our wedding
On …..
At …..
reception immediately following ceremony

Or ...

Together with their parents
Melanie Jones and John Smith
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage
at …..
on …..
at 3pm

Together With Parents / Families

Together with their parents
Melanie Jones and John Smith
warmly invite
Guest and Partner
to join them as they celebrate their marriage
at …..
on …..
at 3pm

***
Together with their families
Melanie Jones and John Smith
request the pleasure of
the company of
Guest and Partner
at their marriage
at …..
on …..
at 3pm
and afterwards at a garden reception
followed by dancing at …..

***
Melanie Jones and John Smith
Together with their parents
Mr & Mrs Paul Jones
and
Mr & Mrs Eric Smith
request the pleasure of the company of

***
Together with our parents
we warmly invite
Guest and Partner
to join us as we celebrate our marriage
at …..
on …..
at 3pm
-
Melanie and John

Bride & Groom have children

Melanie Jones and John Smith
Together with their children
Jack and Emma
invite you to share with them
a celebration of love
their marriage will take place
on …
at…
etc.

For the reception or dance only

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Richard Jones
request the pleasure of
the company of
Guest and Partner
at a garden reception or dance
to be held at …
on …
to celebrate the marriage of their daughter
Melanie Jane
to
John Edward Smith

Postponement & cancellation cards

Owing to the recent illness of Mrs Jones' Mother,
the wedding of her daughter Melanie to John Smith
at …
on …
will not now take place.
The marriage will be held privately
at a date to be arranged.

Wedding announcements

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Richard Jones
have the honour of announcing
the marriage of their daughter
Melanie Jane
to
John Edward Smith
on …
at …
etc.

Wedding Quotes

The beginning of forever.

Our happily ever after begins...

To have and to hold.

Love is divine.

Plant the seed, harvest the dream.

...and they lived happily ever after.

A celebration of love and friendship.

Celebrate With Us.

My whole heart for my whole life.

You don’t marry someone you can live with -
you marry the person you cannot live without.
- Unknown

Two souls with but a single thought,
Two heart that beat as one.
- Franz Joseph von Munch-Bellinghausen

To the world you may be one person,
but to one person you may be the world.
- Bill Wilson

There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved.
- George Sand

We love because it's the only true adventure.
-Nikki Giovanni

My heart is ever at your service.
-William Shakespeare

This day I will marry my friend, the one who shares my dreams.

One love that is shared by two.

As our marriage brings new meaning to love.
So our love brings new meaning to life.

This day, I will marry my friend, the one I laugh with, live for,
dream with, love.

On our wedding day a new life has its start
We'll share in each other
one love, one dream, one heart.

Love can fill a lifetime,
And a lifetime begins this day.

And the two shall become one…

Now join your hands, and with your hands your hearts.
-William Shakespeare

With an endless love we'll share our thoughts, our dreams, ourselves.

And we shall become one to share all the days of our lives.

A time for love a time for us.

Together we've walked hand in hand,
heart to heart,
with love on our side we never shall part.

This is a day for remembering all the beautiful things that have been
and a day for looking forward to all the beautiful things yet to come...

wedding (wed.^ing) verb: 1. to unite (a couple) in marriage
2. the ceremony or celebration of marrying 3. a jolly good excuse for a party

Gift Requests and Wishing Well Poems

If you were thinking of giving a gift, to help us on our way.
A gift of cash towards our house, would really make our day.
However, if you prefer to purchase a gift, feel free to surprise us in your own way.
…

We really would appreciate a little money of our own,
instead of a little gift for our new home!
…

We know you want to find something nice
But it's such a hassle to find the right price
So come and enjoy the day all sunny
We really would appreciate a little money.
…

More than just kisses so far we've shared
Our home has been made with love and care
Most things we need we’ve already got
Like a toaster and kettle, pans and pots

A wishing well we thought would be great
(but only if you wish to participate)
A gift of money is placed in the well
Then make a wish … but do not tell

Once we’ve replaced the old with the new
We can look back and say it was thanks to you!

And in return for your kindness we’re sure
that one day soon you'll get what you wished for!
…

They have their dishes and towels for two
They have pots and pans and oven mitts too
So what do you get for the Bride & Groom
Whose house is setup in every room?
Their house needs repairs and some upgrades too
But you can not register for carpet and glue.
A well that holds wishes is the way to go
So lets make it easy for all that know.
An envelope will be provided for those who have room,
To give a monetary wish to the Bride and Groom
A wishing well will be on display at the reception hall
To attach your wishes, for the couple, with love from all.
…

Our home is quite complete now,
We've been together long.
So please consider our request,
And do not take us wrong.
A delicate request it is,
We hope you understand.
Please play along, as it will give
Our married life a hand.

The tradition of the wishing well,
Is one that's known by all.
Go to the well, toss in a coin
And as the coin does fall.
Make a wish upon that coin,
And careful as you do.
Cause as the well's tradition goes,
Your wishes will come true.

So on this special day or ours,
The day that we'll be wed.
Don't hunt for special gifts
But give money is it's stead.
And as you drop the envelope,
With money great and small,
Remember, make your wish
As you watch your money fall
…

The tradition of the wishing well
used on the wedding day,
is here both for your money gifts
and for what you would like to say.

So please drop in a token of love
for this special Groom & Bride,
as they start their life united by God
to live forever side by side.
…

Because at first we lived in sin
We've got the sheets and a rubbish bin
A gift from you would be swell
But we'd prefer a donation to our Wishing Well!!
…

Soon you will hear our wedding bell,
As Friends and family wish us well.
Our household thoughts are not brand new,
We have twice the things we need for two.
Since we have our share of dishes and bedding,
We're having instead a wishing well wedding.
But more important we ask of you,
your prayers of love and blessings too!
…

This wishing well is here today for family and friends. Take an
envelope, make a wish and please drop it in. As it falls into the
well your wish, for the couple, will come true. A token for the
couple, to help them begin, will be welcomed, too. Please take the
time to make a wish before the day is through.
…

Now we are to be Mr & Mrs
We don't need a wedding list of dishes
we have two kettles, two toasters, two microwaves
We require a house for which we have to save.
If you would like to give us a gift,
A cheque or vouchers would give us a lift
We like to think of it as our 'Wishing Well'
Which will be filled with your love, we can tell.
…

Our home is quite complete now,
we've been together long,
so please consider our request and do not take us wrong.
A delicate request it is, we hope you understand.
Please play along as it will give our married life a hand.
The tradition of the wishing well is one that's known by all.
Go to the well, toss in a coin and as the coin does fall,
Make a wish upon that coin and careful as you do.
Cause as the well's tradition goes your wishes will come true.
So on this special day of ours, the day that we'll be wed.
Don't hunt for special gifts but give money in it's stead.
And as you drop the envelope with money great and small,
Remember, make your wish as you watch your money fall.
…

We've been together a few years now;
we have pots and pans and linen and towels;
we have glasses and toasters, really quite a few;
so instead of more gifts, we suggest this to you;
if it doesn't offend and it won't send you running;
what we would really appreciate is quite simply money;
we know choosing gifts can be such a pain;
and this way there is no chance of bringing the same.
…

To save you looking, shopping or buying.
Here is an idea, we hope you like trying.
Come to our wedding, to wish us both well.
And bring this small sack, to throw in our wishing well.
Fill it with paper all colours will do, gold is our favourite but silver will do.
Now that we have saved you, all of that fuss.
We hope you will come, and celebrate with us.
…

Many of our guests have enquired
For a gift idea to be inspired

Like many young couples today
We have most things anyway

If you would like to give, it is our request
For something for our treasure chest

A gift of money you can afford
Is just what we need you can be assured

Without the help of this little pun
Our honeymoon would not be much fun

Example Order of Service Wording

St Andrews Chapel, Christchurch
The Marriage of
Elizabeth & Andrew
Saturday, 1st November 2008, 3pm
“You don’t marry someone you can live with -
you marry the person you cannot live without”
Unknown.

Bridal Party
Minister : Hamish Galloway
Elizabeth’s Parents : Len & Sharren Glass
Andrew’s Parents : Garfield & Helen Hayes
Matron of Honour : Anna Burns
Bridesmaids : Anna Morris
Alysha Kennedy
Best man : Matthew Bangma
Groomsmen : Tyson Rowe
Mark Evans
Flower Girls : Lillie Evans
Emma Grigg
Ushers : Adam Glass
David Grigg
Organist : Sue Lennon

Order of Service
Processional
Canon in D Major by Pachelbel
Welcome and Introduction
Hymn : Amazing Grace
Parental Blessing
The Declarations
First Reading : The Union by Robert Fulgham
Read by Joanna Grigg
The Marriage Ceremony
Exchanging of Rings
The Pronouncement
Signing of the Register
Better Together by Jack Johnson
Hymn : Come to a Wedding
Prayer
Second Reading : An excerpt from The Prophet by Kahlil Gabram
Read by Esther Hickin
An Irish Wedding Blessing
Recessional
Please join us at Pemberton to continue the celebrations.
Afternoon tea from 4.30pm
The Reception begins at 6.30pm

….

Welcome to the wedding of
Rebecca & John
11 October 2003
St Andrews Church
Rangi Ruru Girls School

Bridal Party
Chaplain: Yvonne Smith
Bride: Rebecca Jane Ironside
Groom: John Robert Mason
Bridesmaid: Kate Wilson
Best man: Stephen Jackson
Page boy: Frazer Godfrey
Ushers: Craig Godfrey
John O’Dea
Readings: Lea Godfrey
Michelle O’Dea
Soloist: Tracey White
Master of Ceremony: Peter Hall

Order of service
Welcome and Giving Blessing
Hymn

PRAY FOR OUR LOVE
Tune: Morning Has Broken
Standing together, facing the future,
Sure of each other, glad in our love.
Say hope is golden, say it is dream time,
Pray for our future, pray for our love.
Standing together, promising truly,
We will be loyal, we understand.
Say love is joyous, say it’s enchantment,
Pray for our promise, pray for our love.
Life is for sharing, love is for giving,
Now and forever, near and away.
Standing together, each will be strengthened,
Pray for our marriage, pray for our love.

Introduction to Marriage
Prayer
Readings: Lea Godfrey and Michelle O’Dea
Declaration of Intention
The Vows
Exchange of Rings
Declaration of Marriage
Signing of the Register
during which soloist Tracey White will sing
Dismissal and Blessing

You are invited to pre-reception drinks from 4:30pm at the George Hotel.