Wedding Invitation Wording

Wedding invitation wording can be either formal, informal or casual. Each of these styles will affect your wording slightly.

Your Wedding Invitation will set the mood and indicate to your guests the style of reception you are having.

A Wedding Invitation requires the following information:

1. Guest names
2. Host of the Wedding (i.e. who is paying)
3. The Invitation or Request
4. The Couple
5. Ceremony details (place, date, time and location)
6. Reception details (style, place, time and location)
7. RSVP details
8. Dress code

1. Guest Names
   The formality of your wedding will determine how you will include the guest names.
   Formal: Mr and Mrs Smith
   Informal: Jack and Joan
   
   
2. Who is hosting?
   Below is a table listing a formal and informal option depending on who is hosting the wedding.
   
   

   Host	Formal Option	Informal Option
   Brides Parents	Mr. and Mrs. John Smith	John and Helen Smith
   Bride and Grooms Parents	Mr. and Mrs. John Smith together with Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sale	John and Helen Smith and Bob and Jenni Sale
   Divorced Parents (same names)	Mr. John Smith Mrs. Helen Smith	John Smith Helen Smith
   Bride, Groom and Family	Together with their families Ms. Julie Smith and Mr. Ben Jackson	Together with their families Julie and Ben
   Bride and Groom	Ms. Julie Smith and Mr. Ben Jackson	Julie and Ben
   Bride and Groom (2) - Bride : first and middle name - Groom : title and surname	Julie Karen and Mr. Ben Jackson	We

   
   
   
3. The Invitation or Request
   This line requests the company of your guests.
   
   Formal
   • Request the honour of your presence at the marriage of ...
   
   Informal
   • Would be delighted for you to attend the marriage of …
   • Invite you to share in their love and happiness as they exchange their wedding vows and begin their new life together
   • Invite you to share in the love and happiness of the marriage of ..
   • Invite you to celebrate with us as we begin our new life together...;
   
   
4. The Couple
   The bride is generally listed first. The formal approach has the brides first and middle name, and the grooms full name and title. The more modern approach is to list their first and last names.
   
   Formal:
   • Julie Jane to/and Mr. Ben James Jackson
   • Julie Smith to/and Ben Jackson
   
   Informal
   • Julie to/and Ben
   
   
5. Ceremony Details
   For well known landmarks, for example The Opera House, you do not need to include the address
   
   
6. Reception
   If you are having a cocktail reception, or not serving a main meal, it is nice to let this be known to your guests.
   • Please join us afterwards for a cocktail style reception
   • Our cocktail style reception will be held at
   • Our ceremony and cocktail style reception will be held at
   • And afterwards for cocktails and canapés at
   
   
7. RSVP
   You may wish to include an RSVP date and time on the invitation. However, a pre-addressed and pre-stamped RSVP postcard (with a stamp already on it) will ensure responses are received sooner. Things to include on your separate RSVP card are:
   • RSVP date
   • Date of Wedding
   • Area for the guests to write their names
   • Optional: Dietary requirements
   • Optional: List 2 of your favourite songs
   
   
8. Dress Code
   If you have a particular style that you would like your guests to wear, include this also:
   • Cocktail
   • Semi-formal
   • Black Tie
   • Smart Casual

Now that you know what information to include in your Wedding Invitation, we welcome you to browse through our various wedding invitation designs. We have Vintage Wedding Invitations, Modern Wedding Invitations, Floral Wedding Invitations, Contemporary Wedding Invitations and Photo Wedding Invitations. Alternatively, contact us as we can work together to choose the perfect design.