The Art of Wedding Invitation Wording
Wedding invitations are the first glimpse your guests have into your special day, and the wording you choose sets the tone for the event.
Crafting the perfect wedding invitation wording can be both exciting and challenging. In this blog post, we'll explore some essential tips and provide examples to help you create invitations that reflect your style and effectively convey all the necessary information to your guests.
Quick Tips Before Getting Started
Reflect Your Wedding Style:
Traditional Elegance: If you're hosting a formal affair, consider using formal language and traditional phrases such as "request the honor of your presence" and "black-tie reception."
Modern and Casual: For a more relaxed celebration, opt for a casual and contemporary tone. Use friendly and informal language to make your guests feel comfortable.
Include Key Details:
Names: Begin with the names of the hosts or the couple getting married.
Date and Time: Clearly state the date, including the day of the week, and the start time of the ceremony or reception.
Venue: Provide the name and address of the ceremony and reception venues.
RSVP: Request a response from your guests, indicating the preferred method and date for their response.
Personalise Your Invitation Wording:
Express Your Love: Add a personal touch by including a heartfelt message or quote that reflects your relationship or the significance of the day.
Custom Wording: Don't be afraid to deviate from traditional wording. Tailor the wording to match your personality, relationship, and wedding style.
Examples of Wedding Invitation Wording:
Traditional Formal: "Mr. and Mrs. John Smith request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Emily Marie Smith, to Mr. Michael James Brown..."
Modern and Casual: "You're invited to celebrate the love and commitment of Emily Marie Smith and Michael James Brown as they tie the knot...".
Crafting the perfect wedding invitation wording is an opportunity to showcase your unique style and create a lasting impression on your guests. Whether you opt for traditional elegance or a more modern and casual approach, remember to include the key details, personalize the wording, and make it a reflection of your love story. With these tips and examples, you'll be well on your way to creating invitations that set the tone for a memorable wedding celebration.
Wedding Reception Only Invitation Wording
Here are some examples below of wording for your invitations.
1. Parents Paying for the Wedding
[Bride/Groom Parent(s) Name]
request the honour of
__________________ [guests name(s)]
at the marriage of their daughter/son
[bride’s/groom’s first and middle names]
to[groom’s/brides full name]
08th July 2016 at 1pm
[location of wedding ceremony]
[ceremony address]
followed by a reception at
[location of wedding reception]
[reception address]
[date RSVP is needed by / RSVP email/mobile]
2. One or Both Sets of Parents Paying for Part of the Wedding
[names of the bride and groom]
together with their parents
[optional; add in parents names here]
request the honour of
__________________ [guests name(s)]
at their marriage
08th July 2016 at 1pm
[location of wedding ceremony]
[ceremony address]
followed by a reception at
[location of wedding reception]
[reception address]
[date RSVP is needed by / RSVP email/mobile]
3. Invitation Wording - Couple Paying for the Wedding
[names of the bride and groom]
request the honour of
__________________ [guests name(s)]
at their marriage
08th July 2016 at 1pm
[location of wedding ceremony]
[ceremony address]
followed by a reception at
[location of wedding reception]
[reception address]
[date RSVP is needed by / RSVP email/mobile]
4. Evening Invitation Only
[names of those hosting]
request the honour of the presence of
__________________ [guest names]
at an evening reception to celebrate the marriage of their daughter
08th July 2016 at 8pm in the evening
[location of wedding reception]
[reception address]
[date RSVP is needed by / RSVP email/mobile]
5. Modern Invitation including families
Together with their families,
[bride’s name] and [groom’s name]
are delighted to invite __________________ [guest's name]
to celebrate their marriage
08th July 2016 at 8pm
[location of wedding reception]
[reception address]
[date RSVP is needed by / RSVP email/mobile]
6. Intro options:
[Hosting Names] followed by…
- request the pleasure of your company to celebrate the marriage of…..
- invite you to celebrate the marriage/wedding of…..
- invite you to the wedding celebration of…..
- invite you to share in the festivities….
would love you to join them in celebrating their wedding….
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