Wedding invitation translator

Weddings have changed. They are no longer just formal family gatherings cordially hosted by Mr and Mrs MumandDad. They are original, emotional, and fun! However, sometimes couples have a hard-time translating this into words.

Yes, writing your wedding invitation can be a tricky task. Maybe you want to sound fun, but not in a your-mum-will-be-shocked kind of way. And you want the invitation to be informative without sounding like an instruction manual. Maybe you'd like to make a joke, but you're not sure everyone is going to get it, so you end up going with the traditional "request the pleasure of your company"...

That's why we've decided to put together a handy formal-to-normal wedding invitation translation guide.

1. The parents of the bride are inviting	Formal	Normal	Something else
	Mr. & Mrs. MumandDad request the pleasure of your company at a reception following the marriage of their daughter E to Mr. D at Hotel x, Cardiff, on Saturday 30th September at 5 o'clock.	On Saturday 30th September we will be celebrating our daughter's marriage to Mr. D, and we would like to invite you for the reception! The party will be taking place at Hotel x, Cardiff, on Saturday 30th September at 5 o'clock. Warmly, Mum and Dad	Mr. & Mrs. MumandDad can't believe he's finally going to marry our daughter. Please join us on this glorious day!
2. The couple is inviting	Miss E and Mr. D request the honour of your presence at their marriage.	We would love to have you at our wedding! E&D	Be there or be square! E&D
3. Both parents and couple are inviting	Mr. & Mrs. MumandDad1 and their daughter E together with Mr. & Mrs. MumandDad2 and their son D request the honour of your presence at the wedding of E and D	On behalf of both our families and ourselves we would like to invite you to our wedding party. It's going to be unforgettable! E&D	Oi, everyone wants you to come to our wedding! And when we say everyone we mean everyone: mum, dad, uncle Pete, aunt Bessie, John, father Ted, Trish (...)list continues endlessly(...)

Ok, the "something else" column might be a little bit too "out there" but hey, if it works for you that's cool. If you're still not sure which path you should follow, why don't you send out two versions: a polite and tidy version for the family, and a fun one for your mates!

Whatever you decide, the most important thing is to keep it simple and personal!