with joyous hearts?!?

LindsMullinix

I have seen sample invites online in the past that started out "with joyous hearts..." and I really like that, however I also want to say "together with their families" as our parents our contributing a little.  Does it sound awkward to say:

With joyous hearts

Brides Name
and
Grooms Name

Together with their families
request the pleasure of your company as they exchange vows
Wedding Date
at
Wedding location.

any other suggestions?

banana468

If you insist upon the 'joyous hearts' then how about

Together with their families

Bride
and
Groom

Request the pleasure of your company as they exchange vows with joyous hearts at

Wedding location

on

Wedding Date



IMO, it's always best to put the parents first.  Just like you wouldn't start a sentence with I and my parents, the same holds here.

squirrly

I'm not a fan of the superfluous phrases on invitations, personally.  Better in your program, on your website, etc. 

tenofcups4me

Also not a fan of the expression...because I assume everyone is sending out their invitations with "joyous hearts" (or at least I hope most people are!). It doesn't add anything in my opinion.

If you want to get the concept of "joy" in though, how about:

Brides Name
and
Grooms Name

Together with their families
invite you to share in their joy as they exchange vows