Whether you are having a formal or informal wedding, the wording of the invitations usually follows a set pattern.  Consider enclosing a RSVP card with your invitation - it makes responding much easier.

Formal wedding invitation

with a reception to follow at
The Function Centre
Macquarie Road, Parramatta

RSVP
Sixth October
20 River Road
Emu Plains  NSW  2750

Mr and Mrs Terry Ryan
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of her daughter

Louise Browning
to
William Jones

Saturday, the fourth November
at four-thirty
St John?s Church
Grand Parade, Penrith

Mr and Mrs Peter Browning
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter

Louise Browning
to
William Jones

son of Mr and Mrs Harold Jones
Saturday, the fourth November
at four-thirty
St John?s Church
Grand Parade, Penrith

The pleasure of your company is requested
at the marriage of

Louise Browning
and
William Jones

Saturday, the fourth November
at four-thirty
St John?s Church
Grand Parade, Penrith

M_______________________________

______ Accepts

______ Regrets

the invitation to the marriage of
Louise Browning and William Jones
On Saturday, the fourth November