Should I use formal wording like 'request the honour of your presence'?

Use it if your wedding is formal or your families expect it. For a relaxed wedding, a plain sentence like 'Anna and Daniel are getting married' reads more warmly and is easier to understand on a phone.

How do I write an adults-only line without sounding unwelcoming?

Name the policy plainly and give a short reason, such as wanting a relaxed evening. Put it near the date and location so guests can plan childcare early, and mention any arrangements you have made.

What do I say for a destination wedding?

Say where the wedding is, the dates, and whether guests pay their own travel and accommodation. Saying this in the first paragraph helps guests decide quickly whether they can come.

Who should the invitation name when parents are hosting?

Name the parents who are hosting first, then the couple. If both families are hosting, list both sets of names. Check that everyone named has agreed to the wording.

Can I change the wording after I have made the page?

Yes. Pages are made in chat and can be edited by hand or by asking chat to change a line. Guests who already have the link will see the updated text when they open it.

Wedding invitation wording: 15 examples for every kind of wedding

Most hosts get stuck on the first line, not the details. These fifteen lines cover formal, relaxed, funny, and family-hosted invitations, so you can copy the tone that fits your wedding and change only the names and dates.

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Sample wedding invitation wording pages

are getting marriedAnna & Daniel
Garden wedding
A classic invitation with a ceremony among the roses, dinner and a dress code.
invite you to celebrate their weddingSofia & James
Evening wedding
A romantic evening reception in the city: dark, candlelit and elegant.
invite you to their weddingMaria & Alex
Modern wedding
A relaxed, warm-toned wedding page: ceremony, cocktails, dinner and a late party.

What to put on a wedding invitation wording

Names of the couple, written the way you want them read aloud
Who is hosting, if parents or families are giving the invitation
Date, start time and the place name with a map link
A short line about the dress code or what to wear
Adults-only or destination details, if they apply
RSVP deadline and the questions you want answered

The page has an RSVP form: guests say yes or no, how many are coming, and anything you ask (allergies, email, phone). You get an email for each reply and a guest list with a CSV export.

When to send it

Now: Choose a tone from the examples and draft the opening line
When the venue is booked: Add the date, start time and map link to the page
About 8 weeks before: Send the page link and watch for replies in your inbox
RSVP deadline: Check the guest list totals and the CSV before you confirm numbers with the venue

Wording you can use

“Mr and Mrs Thomas Reid request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Anna to Daniel Okafor, on Saturday 14 June at two o'clock.” Use it
“Anna and Daniel are getting married, and we would love you to celebrate with us on Saturday 14 June.” Use it
“Together with their families, Anna Reid and Daniel Okafor invite you to share in their wedding day.” Use it
“Anna's parents, Susan and Richard Reid, warmly invite you to the wedding of their daughter Anna to Daniel.” Use it
“Daniel and Anna have decided to make it official, and the cake has already been ordered, so please come and eat some of it.” Use it
“After three years, two cats and one very patient dog, Anna and Daniel are finally tying the knot. Please join us.” Use it
“We are getting married in Lisbon, and we would love you to join us for a long weekend by the sea. Travel and accommodation are your own to arrange.” Use it
“Anna and Daniel are getting married in Lisbon this September. Come for the weekend and bring your swimming things.” Use it
“Anna and Daniel kindly ask that this celebration be enjoyed by guests aged 18 and over, so we have arranged a babysitter for the evening.” Use it
“We love your children dearly, but for this celebration we have chosen to host an adults-only evening. Thank you for understanding.” Use it
“Please come and celebrate as Anna and Daniel become husband and wife. Dinner and dancing will follow the ceremony.” Use it
“The couple invite you to join them for their wedding, a relaxed afternoon in the garden with music, food and a lot of dancing.” Use it
“Daniel and Anna would be delighted if you would join them at the wedding of their children on Saturday 14 June.” Use it
“Please reply by 1 May so we can plan seating and food. A note in the reply box is welcome if you have dietary needs.” Use it
“With love and joy, the families of Anna Reid and Daniel Okafor invite you to the celebration of their marriage.” Use it

Questions

Should I use formal wording like 'request the honour of your presence'?: Use it if your wedding is formal or your families expect it. For a relaxed wedding, a plain sentence like 'Anna and Daniel are getting married' reads more warmly and is easier to understand on a phone.
How do I write an adults-only line without sounding unwelcoming?: Name the policy plainly and give a short reason, such as wanting a relaxed evening. Put it near the date and location so guests can plan childcare early, and mention any arrangements you have made.
What do I say for a destination wedding?: Say where the wedding is, the dates, and whether guests pay their own travel and accommodation. Saying this in the first paragraph helps guests decide quickly whether they can come.
Who should the invitation name when parents are hosting?: Name the parents who are hosting first, then the couple. If both families are hosting, list both sets of names. Check that everyone named has agreed to the wording.
Can I change the wording after I have made the page?: Yes. Pages are made in chat and can be edited by hand or by asking chat to change a line. Guests who already have the link will see the updated text when they open it.

Wedding invitation wording: 15 examples for every kind of wedding

Sample wedding invitation wording pages

Garden wedding

Evening wedding

Modern wedding

What to put on a wedding invitation wording

When to send it

Wording you can use

Questions

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