Parents Hosting

• A classic and formal greeting on a wedding invitation reflects the host parents, traditionally the bride's, but the layout would be the same if for the groom's. Full names should be used at all times and the bride's name typically precedes the groom's. For example, "Mr. and Mrs. James Parker request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, "Jessica Lynn to Edward John Smith."
  
  

Both Sets of Parents Hosting

• With the costs of weddings escalating and families becoming less concerned with old fashioned etiquette rules, many weddings are hosted by both the parents of the groom and bride. This must be reflected in the greeting of the wedding invitation to give both families adequate credit. For example, "Mr. and Mrs. James Parker, and Mr. and Mrs. Mark Smith, request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their children, Jessica Lynn and Edward John."
  
  

Couple Hosting

• When the bride and groom are hosting the wedding, a more modern route to take, this should be indicated in the greeting of the wedding invitation. With this type of wedding, write "We request the honor of your presence at the marriage of Jessica Lynn Parker and Edward John Smith." According to TheKnot.com, you can also opt to skip the "we request" portion and simply state "The honor of your presence is requested," depending on space and personal preference.
  
  

Group Hosting

• When both sets of parents are hosting the wedding, some couples may decide they don't like the look of having so many names included on their wedding invitation. In lieu of specifically naming their parents, the couple can choose a more general nod to them. For example, Jessica Lynn Parker and Edward John Smith, together with their parents, request your company at their marriage," as suggested on TheKnot.com.