Wedding Invitation Wording Examples And What To Include In It

Invites are the first thing guests will see when they arrive at your special event. That is why it is crucial to ensure that the wedding invitation wording corresponds with the wedding style and reflects the heart of your relationship. It should symbolize you, your bond with your significant other, and the upcoming celebration. With the wording on your wedding invitation, you can put a lot of thought into the wedding vibe you wish to create. The wording also sets the tone of the event. For instance, how the invitation is worded reflects whether the wedding will be a formal black tie event or a more casual one. There are also certain other elements you cannot ignore, no matter how classic, traditional, or casual the words are.

Here are some examples of outstanding wedding invitation writing styles to help you make the right choice. Choose the wording that fits your taste and guest list. Scroll down to check them out.

Common Wordings In Wedding Invitations

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Whether you are planning a formal or an informal affair, there are plenty of great wording options to choose from for your wedding invitations. Here are some phrases you can consider and build on:

• “Would love for you to join them”
• “Invite you to celebrate with them”
• “At the marriage of their children”
• “The pleasure of your company”
• “Invite you to share in their love as they exchange vows”
• “Honor of your presence is requested at the marriage of”
• “Together with their parents you are cordially invited to celebrate the marriage”
• “_____ joyfully invite you to share in a celebration of love and commitment”
• “Please come help us celebrate our love”
• “Together with our families we joyfully invite you to the wedding of _____”
• “Invite you to witness the love and come party at the marriage”
• “_____ have the honor of announcing their marriage”
• “Please join as we tie the knot”
• “_____ would be honored to have you present when we exchange vows”
• “Request the pleasure of your company at the celebration of their union”
• “You are cordially invited to attend the wedding of”
• “We invite you to share in our joy and request your presence at the wedding of”
• “With joyful hearts, _____ request your presence at their wedding”
• “We’re getting married, please join us”
• “_____invite you to an evening of drinks and dancing to celebrate their wedding!”

Quick Tip

Tradition dictates that the bride’s name always precedes the groom’s. For same-sex couples, alphabetical order can be chosen.

To ensure that your wedding invitation turns out flawless, refer to the list of an invite’s components in the next section. Read on to not miss out any details.

What All To Include In An Invite

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All wedding invitations should include the following key elements:

• A line to denote who is hosting the wedding (parents or the couple)
• A request line, inviting the guests to your wedding
• Full names of the couple
• Date and time of the ceremony
• Venue information
• Reception information
• Dress code
• RSVP deadline
• RSVP contact details

You can also add your guests’ names to make it clear whether they are allowed to bring company or children.

Quick Tip

Formal invitations come with a second card that details the reception. The words “and afterward at the reception” or “reception soon after” can be included on the wedding invitation itself.

Your wedding invite should also be customized according to the kind of ceremony you are planning — traditional, quirky, or private. Head to the next section for invitation specimens for formal, casual, and virtual weddings.

Sample Wedding Invitations

1. Formal Wedding Invitations

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• Amelia Bell & Jake Bradley
  Request the honor of your presence
  On their wedding day
  Saturday, the 11th of June, 2016
  At half past six o’clock in the evening
  The First Congregational Church of Wells

• We’re getting married!
  Ben & Pilar
  Please join us
  10.11.2014
  At 5:30 p.m.
  Panorama Hills

• Sophia Anderson and Jaden Harper
  Invite you to their wedding
  September 14, 2024
  Saturday at four o’clock
  In the afternoon
  Willow Creek Vineyard
  Seattle, Washington

• The honor of your presence
  Is requested at the marriage of
  Jack Smith
  To Kim Mason
  Saturday, the seventeenth of May
  Two thousand and twenty
  At half past four in the afternoon

• The pleasure of your company is requested
  At the marriage celebration of
  Robin Johnson and John Smith
  On Saturday, the eighteenth of July
  Two thousand twenty-two
  At four o’clock
  Grace Fellowship Church

• Mr. and Mrs. Brian Rupert Briggs
  Request the honor of your presence
  At the marriage of
  Ms. Tricia Anne to their son Mr. Ryan Chan Bennett
  On Saturday, the ninth of November,
  Two thousand and eighteen at two o’clock in the afternoon.
  Notre Dame Catholic Cathedral
  Miami, Florida.

• God has blessed us with
  Love and friendship.
  We, Sofia Smith and
  James Ray,
  Have chosen to begin our new
  Life together on
  Saturday, August 7, 2022
  We joyously invite
  You to witness as we exchange marriage vows
  And celebrate with us
  At 11 o’clock in the morning
  Christ Chapel of the Valley
  Los Angeles

2. Casual Wedding Invitations

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• We’re getting married!
  Ben & Pilar
  Please join us
  10.11.2014
  at 5:30 p.m.
  Panorama Hills

• Together with their families
  Kendall Robinson and Tatum White
  Invite you to celebrate their wedding
  Aug 23, 2022
  4 o’ clock in the evening
  Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  Augustana, Georgia

• Talia Flores and Stephen Byrne
  Invite you to a celebration of their
  Love and commitment
  June 10, 2017
  12:00 pm
  Arctic Club Hotel
  Seattle, Washington

• Ann & Thomas
  Are tying the knot!
  You are happily invited to
  Join us in celebration of their marriage
  Saturday the twelfth of September 2020
  4 o’clock in the afternoon
  Crater Lake Lodge

• With great pleasure
  Mrs. & Mr. Biel and Mrs. & Mr. Timberlake
  Invite you to celebrate the
  Marriage of their children
  Jessica and Justin
  October 19, 2012
  At four o’clock in the afternoon
  Borgo Egnazia Resort

• Mr. and Mrs. Smith
  Request the honor of your presence
  At the marriage of their daughter
  Maria Smith to Jade Collins
  When they ask God’s blessing on their union
  And His presence in their new life together.

• Please share in our joy at
  The marriage of our daughter
  Tricia Anne Briggs to Ryan Chan Bennett
  November 09, 2022, at four o’clock.
  The Grand Oak Cafe
  Manitoba, Winnipeg
  Dinner and dancing to follow

3. Invitation To Attend Virtually

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• With an abundance of caution
  And care for our guests,
  We have decided to marry
  In a small intimate ceremony.
  We sincerely appreciate your
  Love and support, and
  Would love if you could
  Join us virtually instead
  As we say ‘I do’.

• In light of the current health restrictions,
  Our wedding is sadly smaller than intended.
  We have limited number of seats,
  And we saved one for you.
  Hope you can join us as
  We celebrate our wedding day.
  Please reply by 3rd of September
  To let us know if you can still attend.

• Alexa and John joyfully announce their marriage,
  December 26, 2020
  Due to restrictions on gathering sizes,
  We are unable to celebrate with you in person.
  Please know that your presence
  Will be sincerely missed
  And we hope that you will be able to
  Celebrate with us from afar.

• In a private ceremony,
  A new love is being celebrated.
  Alexandrea Jack and Jacob Mason
  Are tying a knot in
  The presence of their close circle.
  We would love for your blessings and wishes!

• There’s been a change of plan!
  Citing the current economic crisis,
  We can’t share this day with you in person.
  Please join us virtually through Zoom
  To celebrate our special day.
  See our website for access details.

• Our love can’t be canceled!
  We are not stopping and have decided
  To move the party to zoom.
  We request that you join us
  In celebrating this day.
  We can’t wait to meet you
  All at a huge celebration when this is over.
  Visit our website for details of admission.

4. To Intimate About Postponement

• During this challenging
  And unprecedented time,
  We regret to inform you that
  Carly and Frederick’s wedding
  Has been postponed.
  We will keep you updated
  When more information is available.
  The Campbell and Monterey families

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance should I send out my wedding invitations?

Sending out your wedding invitations 8-10 weeks in advance will give your guests enough time to plan their travel and schedule. Master and certified wedding planner JoAnn Moore says, “I recommend 3 months in advance. Many guests forget to return the RSVP card and most venues require 30 days out from the event for the final guest count. This will allow time to contact the guests who have not returned their RSVP card.”

Do you have to put Mr. and Mrs. on wedding invitations?

Adding titles to an invitation makes the invitation more formal. However, there is no compulsion to do so. You may go with what you think your guests might prefer or like.

Can you list multiple venues on your wedding invitation?

Multiple venues and wedding-related events on a single invite may make things confusing. You may also want to restrict the number of guests for certain events, in which case, listing them all on a single invitation would not be the smart thing to do. However, if you are keeping the guestlist constant throughout your events, you may list them out in one invitation.

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JoAnn is a Master Wedding Planner, a Certified Professional Wedding Consultant, a Certified Green Wedding Planner, and a Certified Sandals Specialist. She has 25 years of experience and has also authored a book titled “Laughing All the Way to the Altar.” Many of her weddings have been featured in Bride’s Magazine, Premier Bride Magazine, The Knot Wedding Magazine, and The...more

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