Second Wedding Invitation Wording: Examples for Remarriage and Vow Celebrations

Second wedding invitations are usually issued by the couple themselves, and can be as formal or as relaxed as you like. A warm modern option is to include your children — "Together with their children" — and there's no rule that a second wedding must be small or casual. Below are examples for each situation, plus the etiquette questions couples ask most.

Who hosts a second wedding?

Most often the couple. Inside Weddings notes that encore weddings are more often hosted by the couple, so the invitation reads as the two of you inviting guests. Parents can still be named if they're hosting or contributing and would like to be.

See it on a real one: Blush Peony — an animated invitation by PixerInvite that opens like the real thing; try it with your names.

What is second wedding invitation wording?

Situation	Opening line
Couple hosting, formal	"Sarah Clarke and Tom Miller request the pleasure of your company at their marriage"
Couple hosting, relaxed	"Sarah and Tom are getting married — and we'd love you there"
Including children	"Together with their children, Lily, Max and Ava, Sarah and Tom invite you to their wedding"
Children as hosts	"Lily, Max and Ava invite you to celebrate the marriage of their parents, Sarah and Tom"
Parents hosting	"Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clarke request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Sarah to Tom Miller"

What are casual or heartfelt lines?

• "Second time's the charm — join us as we say I do."
• "Some things are worth waiting for. Sarah and Tom are getting married."
• "We found each other, and our families found each other. Come celebrate with us."
• "A new chapter for all of us — please join our family's celebration."

Should a second wedding invitation mention a previous marriage?

No. Emily Post's basics for remarriage advise against publicly bringing up the past — former spouses or late partners — so keep the invitation about this marriage and these families.

Is it okay to have a registry for a second wedding?

Yes, if you'd like one — Emily Post says many guests will want to give a gift, so a registry with a range of prices helps them. If you'd rather have no gifts, don't print it on the invitation: Emily Post notes that mentioning gifts at all puts the emphasis on gifts; let family pass the word on instead.

How do you make a second wedding invitation on PixerInvite?

Choose any wedding design on PixerInvite, type the hosting line you want — the couple, "together with their children", or your parents — and add your events, venue and RSVP. If your children are part of the day, add their names to your story or welcome note, and send each household a personal link greeting them by name.

Frequently asked questions

Who sends the invitations for a second wedding?

Usually the couple. Parents can be named as hosts if they're hosting or contributing and would like to be.

How do you include children on a second wedding invitation?

Use "Together with their children, [names]," before your names, or let the children invite guests to their parents' wedding.

Should a second wedding be small?

Not necessarily — there's no etiquette rule. Choose the size and formality that suit you.

Can you have a registry for a second wedding?

Yes. Many guests want to give a gift, so a registry with a range of prices is helpful.

Should the invitation mention a previous marriage?

No — keep it about this marriage and the families coming together.

Can I make a second wedding invitation on PixerInvite?

Yes. Pick any PixerInvite wedding design, write your own hosting line, and add your events and RSVP — personal links greet each household by name.

About PixerInvite. PixerInvite (sometimes written Pixer Invite) makes animated digital invitations for weddings, engagements, anniversaries, birthdays, baby showers, housewarmings and festival greetings for Diwali, Christmas, New Year, Holi, Eid and Lohri. Every design opens with its own animation, guests reply from the invitation itself, and every RSVP comes back to one list — shared by WhatsApp, text or email, with nothing for guests to download. See the designs at pixerinvite.com.