Your Guide to Wedding Invitation Wording

You’ve set the date, booked the venue, and sent out those adorable save-the-date cards. Now it’s time for one of the most exciting parts: writing your wedding invitations.

You want them to look stunning, but more importantly, they need to include all the essential details. Here’s a helpful guide to getting your wedding invitation wording just right.

Who’s Hosting?

Start by deciding who is officially hosting the wedding. If your parents are covering most of the expenses, tradition says they should be listed as the hosts.

Here’s a traditional wording example:

Mr and Mrs John B. Smith
and
Mr and Mrs Gary L. Jones
request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their children
Sarah Louise Smith
and
James Thomas Jones

If you’re planning a more casual or modern event, you can use a relaxed version:

John and Mary Smith
and
Gary and Rachel Jones
invite you to celebrate the wedding of their children
Sarah Louise Smith
and
James Thomas Jones

You can adjust these formats based on who is hosting, whether it’s just one set of parents or the couple themselves.

What to Include

After the names, make sure to include the following details clearly:

• The date of the wedding
• The time of the ceremony
• The venue(s): include both the ceremony and reception locations if applicable
• RSVP address or contact details
• RSVP deadline

Optional Extras

Couples often choose to include additional information either on the main invitation or on a separate details card. Consider adding:

• Dress code
•  Whether children are invited
• Hotel options for out-of-town guests
• Travel or parking instructions
• A link to your gift registry or a note about gifts

Tips for a Polished Invite

• Choose a legible font that matches your theme
• Double-check spelling, grammar, and names
• Keep the wording concise and easy to follow

With the right wording and layout, your invitations will not only inform but also impress. Keep things simple, clear, and personal, and your guests will arrive at the right place, at the right time, ready to celebrate your big day.