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Wedding invitation wording: 30+ examples to copy
The right words in the right order, from black-tie formal to a backyard party. Tap “Copy” on any example, change the names, and it’s ready.
The order of a wedding invitation
- The hosts: you, your families, or your parents.
- The request line: “request the pleasure of your company”, “invite you to celebrate”.
- Your names.
- Date and time, written out for a formal tone (“Saturday, the twelfth of June”).
- The venue and city.
- The reception line.
- RSVP and anything practical (dress code, website, gift list).
“The honor of your presence” is traditionally used for a ceremony in a place of worship; “the pleasure of your company” for everything else.
Formal wedding invitation wording
Emma Rose Johnson
and
Liam James Carter
request the pleasure of your company
at their marriage
Saturday, the twelfth of June
two thousand twenty-seven
at four o’clock in the afternoon
The Orchard House · Napa, California
Together with their families
Emma Johnson and Liam Carter
invite you to celebrate their marriage
Saturday, June 12, 2027 · 4 p.m.
Reception to follow
Emma Johnson and Liam Carter
request the honor of your presence
at the celebration of their marriage
St. Mary’s Church · Boston
The pleasure of your company is requested
at the marriage of
Emma Johnson and Liam Carter
Saturday evening, the twelfth of June
at seven o’clock
Black tie
When parents are hosting
Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Emma Rose
to
Liam James Carter
Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson
and
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carter
invite you to celebrate the marriage of their children
Emma and Liam
Ms. Karen Miller
and
Mr. David Johnson
invite you to the marriage of their daughter
Emma Rose Johnson
to Liam James Carter
Together with their families
and in loving memory of Emma’s father, David,
Emma Johnson and Liam Carter
invite you to celebrate their marriage
Casual and modern wording
Emma & Liam
are getting married!
Join us on June 12, 2027
at The Orchard House
With joy in our hearts,
we invite you to celebrate our wedding
and the beginning of our forever.
We said yes!
Now come eat, laugh and dance with us.
Emma & Liam · 06.12.27
Love, laughter and happily ever after.
Emma and Liam invite you to their wedding.
After 7 years, 2 apartments and 1 very spoiled dog,
we’re finally making it official.
Come celebrate with us!
We’re keeping it small,
and you’re one of the people we can’t imagine it without.
Join us for our wedding.
Reception, dress code and the practical lines
Dinner and dancing to follow
Reception immediately following
at The Rosewood Hotel
Please join us for a celebration of our marriage
Saturday, June 12, 2027 · 7 p.m.
Formal attire · Garden ceremony, comfortable shoes recommended
We love your little ones, but our wedding will be an adults-only celebration.
Thank you for understanding.
Your presence is the greatest gift.
If you wish to give something, a gift list is on our invitation.
Your presence is all we wish for. No gifts, please.
We have reserved 2 seats in your honor.
RSVP wording
Kindly reply by the first of May
Let us know if you can make it by May 1st, the RSVP takes 10 seconds.
Please reply by May 1 so we can save you a seat (and a plate)!
Hi Sarah! Just a gentle reminder to reply to our wedding invitation by Friday. It only takes a tap 💛
Save the date wording
Save the date
for the wedding of
Emma Johnson & Liam Carter
June 12, 2027 · Napa, California
Formal invitation to follow
We’re getting married!
Keep June 12, 2027 free.
Details coming soon.
Pack your bags!
Emma & Liam are getting married in Santorini
June 12, 2027
Invitation to follow
The message to send with your digital invitation
A digital invitation arrives in a chat, so the line you write above the link matters. A personal message gets it opened.
We’re getting married and we’d love you to be there! Here’s our invitation, open it with the sound on 💛
Dear Aunt Linda, Liam and I are getting married on June 12 and it wouldn’t be the same without you. Here is our invitation, with all the details and where to reply.
The big day is official! 🎉 Our invitation is here, please reply by May 1 so we can plan everything.
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Carter,
We are delighted to invite you to our wedding on Saturday, June 12, 2027. You will find our invitation, the programme of the day and the RSVP at the link below.
With love, Emma and Liam
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Questions
How do you write the date on a formal wedding invitation?
Spell it out: “Saturday, the twelfth of June, two thousand twenty-seven, at four o’clock in the afternoon”. Casual invitations can use numbers.
Should both names be in full?
On a formal invitation, yes: first, middle (optional) and last names. Casual invitations often use first names only.
Is “adults only” rude to write?
Not when it’s said kindly and clearly. Many couples write it on the invitation and address it by name to the guests who are invited, so nobody is surprised.
Where does the RSVP deadline go?
At the end, after the venue and reception lines. On a digital invitation it sits right above the reply button.