Wedding invitation text: Everything you need to know

The right wording on your wedding invitation sets the tone for your whole big day. Writing the invitation can feel tricky, but whether you’re planning a formal reception or a relaxed celebration, there are certain details that should always be included.

Wedding invitations

The points below set out the information that should be included in your wedding invitation. After that, you’ll find suggestions on how to word the text depending on who is issuing the invitation – whether it’s the parents or the bride and groom.

A wedding invitation should contain the following information

01. The bride and groom’s names

02. Venue, date and time of the wedding ceremony

03. The venue for the wedding reception, lunch or similar

04. The names of the people organising the wedding, i.e. the hosts

05. RSVP – the date by which you would like guests to confirm their attendance

06. Information on who guests should contact to confirm their attendance or to let you know if they are unable to attend.

Guest dress code

This should always be included, even if the dress code is ‘casual’.

You can enclose a sheet with the invitation containing information on how to get there, accommodation options, etc.

Also bear in mind to tailor the wording of the invitation depending on whether it is a formal or a more informal wedding. What tone should the invitation have?

If you’re planning to make your own cards, don’t miss our step-by-step guide on how to create your own wedding invitations.

If you’d like to read more about etiquette for wedding invitation wording, you can take a look at Magdalena Ribbing’s classic advice here.

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