Wedding Invitation Wording

artbaari • June 27, 2024 • 3 min read

Wedding Invitation Wording & Etiquette: Your Easy Guide

Crafting the perfect wording for your wedding invitations might seem a bit daunting, but don’t worry! It’s all about reflecting the style and atmosphere of your special day. We’ve put together a handy guide to help you navigate the etiquette and find inspiration for your invitations.

What to Include in Your Wedding Invitation

• Host Line: This tells everyone who’s hosting (or paying for) the wedding. Traditionally, this was the bride’s parents, but nowadays, it can be anyone, including the couple themselves or both sets of parents.
• Request Line: This is your official “invitation” to the wedding. You can make it formal (“request the honor of your presence”) or casual (“join us for our wedding celebration”), depending on your wedding’s vibe.
• Action Line: This tells guests what they’re invited to. It might be something like “at the marriage of their daughter” or “at the celebration of their union.”
• Couple’s Names: Usually, the bride’s name comes first, but it’s really up to you! You can include first names, last names, or even nicknames.
• Date & Time: For formal weddings, spell out the date and time (e.g., “Saturday, the fifteenth of September, two thousand twenty-four”). For a more casual wedding, using numbers is fine.
• Location: Write the name of the venue and its city and state. You don’t usually need to include the street address unless it’s at a private home.
• Reception Line: If the reception is at the same place as the ceremony, a simple “reception to follow” is perfect. If it’s somewhere else, include the address or mention a separate reception card will be included.
• Other Details: You might want to add a dress code if it’s important (e.g., black tie). Also, you can include your wedding website on a separate card or insert, not on the main invitation.

RSVP Cards and More

Along with the invitation, you’ll usually include:

• RSVP Card: This lets guests tell you if they’re coming and, if you’d like, their meal choices.
• Reception Card: If your reception is at a different place, this card gives the details.
• Activity Card: Use this if you have multiple events over the wedding weekend (e.g., rehearsal dinner, brunch).
• Information Card: This can include directions, hotel suggestions, or anything else guests need to know.

Helpful Tips:

• Match your wording to your wedding style. Formal wording goes with formal weddings, and casual wording goes with casual weddings.
• Check for typos! Proofread everything carefully or have someone else take a look.
• Mail your invitations 6-8 weeks before the wedding. This gives guests plenty of time to respond.

We hope this guide makes your wedding invitation wording a breeze! Let your creativity shine through, and don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it.