Your Complete Guide to Latter-day Saint Wedding Invitation Wording
Writing the wording for your wedding invitation can feel overwhelming, especially when your celebration includes a temple sealing, a reception, an open house, or multiple events. The good news is that once you understand the basic conventions, crafting your perfect wording becomes much simpler.
This guide provides real wording templates and examples for every common Latter-day Saint wedding scenario. Use these as a starting point, then customize them with your own names, dates, and details. And remember — when you order your invitations from MCC Wedding Invitations, our team reviews and refines your wording for free.
Basic Structure of a Latter-day Saint Wedding Invitation
Most Latter-day Saint wedding invitations follow this general structure:
- Host line — Who is hosting or announcing (typically the parents)
- Request line — The invitation or announcement phrasing
- Bride and groom names — The couple being married
- Sealing or marriage line — Reference to the temple sealing
- Date and time — When the event takes place
- Venue or location — Where guests should go
- Additional details — Reception time, dress code, or other specifics
Not every invitation uses all seven elements, and the order can vary depending on your style and situation. The templates below show how these elements come together for different scenarios.
Temple Sealing Announcement with Reception Invitation
This is the most common format for Latter-day Saint wedding invitations. The main card announces the sealing and invites all guests to the reception.
Traditional Formal Wording
Mr. and Mrs. David Robert Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas William Carter
are pleased to announce the marriage of their children
Emily Anne and James Michael
sealed in the Salt Lake Temple on Saturday, the twenty-first of June two thousand and twenty-six
Reception that evening from six to eight o’clock The Grand America Hotel 555 South Main Street Salt Lake City, Utah
Modern Casual Wording
Together with their families
Emily Johnson and James Carter
are excited to announce their marriage in the Salt Lake Temple
June 21, 2026
Please join us for a reception 6:00 to 8:00 PM The Grand America Hotel 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
Parents Hosting, Modern Tone
Robert and Susan Johnson together with Thomas and Maria Carter
joyfully announce the marriage of
Emily Anne Johnson and James Michael Carter
in the Salt Lake Temple Saturday, June 21, 2026
A reception will be held in their honor 6:00 – 8:00 PM The Grand America Hotel Salt Lake City, Utah
Open House Invitation Wording
Open houses are a beloved Latter-day Saint tradition, often held separately from the reception. The wording should clearly communicate the casual, come-and-go nature of the event.
Standard Open House Wording
Please join us for an open house honoring the marriage of
Emily Johnson and James Carter
Saturday, June 28, 2026 2:00 to 5:00 PM
The Carter Family Home 456 Maple Drive Provo, Utah
Open House as Part of the Main Invitation
Robert and Susan Johnson and Thomas and Maria Carter
are pleased to announce the marriage of their children
Emily Anne and James Michael
sealed in the Salt Lake Temple Saturday, June 21, 2026
Open House Saturday, June 28, 2026 2:00 to 5:00 in the afternoon 456 Maple Drive, Provo, Utah
Reception-Only Invitation Wording
Some couples send the sealing announcement separately and use a dedicated invitation for the reception.
Formal Reception Invitation
Mr. and Mrs. David Robert Johnson and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas William Carter
request the pleasure of your company at the wedding reception of their children
Emily Anne and James Michael
Saturday, the twenty-first of June two thousand and twenty-six at six o’clock in the evening
The Grand America Hotel 555 South Main Street Salt Lake City, Utah
Casual Reception Invitation
Come celebrate with us!
Emily and James are getting married, and we want you there.
Join us for the reception Saturday, June 21, 2026 6:00 to 8:00 PM
The Grand America Hotel Salt Lake City, Utah
Ring Ceremony Invitation Wording
Ring ceremonies allow the couple to exchange rings and share vows with friends and family who were not present at the temple sealing. The wording should communicate that this is a meaningful ceremony while being distinct from the sealing itself.
Traditional Ring Ceremony Wording
Following their temple sealing,
Emily Anne Johnson and James Michael Carter
invite you to witness a ring ceremony and celebration of their marriage
Saturday, June 21, 2026 3:00 in the afternoon
Millcreek Gardens 789 Creek Road Salt Lake City, Utah
Reception to follow
Modern Ring Ceremony Wording
Emily and James
were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple
They invite you to join in a celebration and ring ceremony
June 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM Millcreek Gardens Salt Lake City, Utah
Handling Special Family Situations
Divorced Parents (Mother Remarried)
Mrs. Susan Marie Williams and Mr. David Robert Johnson
together with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas William Carter
announce the marriage of
Emily Anne Johnson and James Michael Carter
Divorced Parents (Both Remarried)
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Paul Williams and Mr. and Mrs. David Robert Johnson
together with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas William Carter
announce the marriage of
Emily Anne Johnson and James Michael Carter
Single Parent Hosting
Mrs. Susan Marie Johnson
and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas William Carter
are pleased to announce the marriage of their children
Emily Anne and James Michael
Couple Hosting Themselves
Emily Anne Johnson and James Michael Carter
together with their families joyfully announce their marriage
sealed in the Salt Lake Temple Saturday, June 21, 2026
Wording for Insert Cards
Insert cards provide additional details without cluttering your main invitation. Here are common examples for wedding invitation insert cards.
Temple Information Insert
Temple Sealing
Saturday, June 21, 2026 10:00 AM
Salt Lake Temple 50 N Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah
Please arrive by 9:30 AM Temple recommend required
Reception Detail Insert
Reception
Saturday, June 21, 2026 6:00 to 8:00 PM
The Grand America Hotel Ballroom A 555 South Main Street Salt Lake City, Utah
Cocktail attire
Registry Insert
Emily and James are registered at
Williams Sonoma Crate & Barrel Amazon
Your presence is the greatest gift of all
Etiquette Tips for Latter-day Saint Wedding Invitations
Timing
Send your invitations six to eight weeks before the wedding. For destination weddings or weddings requiring travel, consider sending them eight to ten weeks in advance with save-the-dates going out even earlier. For a detailed breakdown of mailing timelines, read our guide on when to mail wedding invitations for Utah open houses.
Names and Titles
Formal invitations traditionally use full names with titles (Mr. and Mrs.). Modern invitations often drop titles and use first and last names only. Choose the style that matches the formality of your wedding.
Spelling Out Numbers
In formal invitations, dates and times are traditionally spelled out (“Saturday, the twenty-first of June, two thousand and twenty-six”). Modern invitations commonly use numerals (“June 21, 2026”). Either approach is perfectly acceptable.
Temple References
You do not need to include the full temple address on the main invitation. A simple “sealed in the Salt Lake Temple” communicates the information clearly. Detailed temple information including the address can go on a separate insert card for sealing guests.
The Word “Sealed”
The word “sealed” carries deep meaning in the Latter-day Saint faith. Using it on your invitation is a beautiful acknowledgment of the eternal nature of your marriage. Alternatives include “united for time and all eternity” or simply “married in the [Temple Name].”
Need Personalized Wording Help?
This guide covers the most common scenarios, but every wedding is unique. When you order your invitations from MCC Wedding Invitations, our team provides free personalized wording assistance. We review your wording for etiquette, clarity, and flow, and suggest improvements based on our experience with hundreds of Latter-day Saint wedding invitations. Curious about what happens after you finalize your wording? Learn about how our wedding invitation proofing process works.
Whether you have a straightforward sealing-and-reception invitation or a complex multi-event celebration with unique family dynamics, we are here to help you get the wording exactly right.
Browse our custom Latter-day Saint wedding invitations or learn about our temple sealing invitations to see how your wording will come to life in a beautiful design. Call us at (801) 491-6931 or email hello@mccweddinginvitations.com to get started today.
