Hint: It's not because Thanksgiving Thursday is more alliterative than Thanksgiving Friday. In 1789, President Washington declared Thurs., Nov. 26, as a Day of Publick Thanksgivin, according to the National Archives.
Â· just now. Report Abuse. Name of bride and groom, their parents names, where, when and what time the wedding is to be. It may also include dress type as in informal, formal, black tie and reception info may also be on the invite if the reception is to be at the same place as the wedding..
The bride's name traditionally appears before the bridegroom's. The wording of the invitation to wedding guests will also vary according to the location of your wedding. Invitations traditionally use 'the honor of your presence' for religious ceremonies to be held in a church or other religious place. 'The pleasure of your company' is the usual wording of choice for a non-religious location. The traditional wording for a wedding invitation is: Mr. & Mrs. John Smith request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Emily to Mr. James Wood at St. Christopher's Church, High Heath, on (day), (month), (year), at (time of day) and afterward at (location of reception).