Once you’ve booked the venue and confirmed the date, scheduled the church ceremony and the registrar, and finalized your guest list, it’s time to send out your wedding invitations. The first thing to focus on is the text it should be simple and provide all the necessary information.
Which details should definitely be included on the invitation, and which can be left out? While there are standard details that should always be mentioned such as your names, the date, the time of the church ceremony, and the time of arrival at the reception there are also elements that are not strictly necessary.
Eden Agency can help you create the perfect text and offer complete design and production of your wedding invitations.
However, even if you’re not familiar with the proper way to write wedding invitation text, the good news is that it’s actually simpler than you might think. Below, we’ve outlined some guidelines to help you know what to consider when putting your invitations together. Keep in mind that these rules are only general suggestions. Ultimately, what matters most is creating a beautiful invitation that reflects you, your love, and the special day ahead while also clearly conveying all the key details about your wedding.
To help you with the proper wording of your wedding invitations, we’ve broken down what each line typically includes and what it means.
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What Should Your Wedding Invitation Include?
All wedding invitations should include the following elements:
- Names of the couple (Full names of the bride and groom)
Invitation to attend the wedding (A phrase inviting guests to be present at the ceremony) - Wedding date
- Time and location of the church ceremony (if you are having a church wedding)
- Time and location of the reception venue
- Dress code (The attire or level of formality guests are expected to follow, if applicable)
- RSVP (The deadline by which guests should confirm their attendance)
- Names of the couple (Full names of the bride and groom)
Now we will go through each of the listed elements in detail:
1. Names of the couple
Traditionally, the bride’s name appears before the groom’s name. Full names should be used, including the bride’s maiden name.
2. Invitation to attend the wedding
The wording of the invitation can vary in tone and formality. Here are a few examples:
- “With pleasure, they invite you”
- “It would be our joy to have you join us”
- “They invite you to celebrate with them”
- “We are honored to invite you”
4. Wedding date
On formal invitations, the date is written in words. Including the year is optional, as it is assumed to be a near date.
For informal weddings, using numbers is acceptable (e.g., 05/05/2025).
5. Time and location of the church ceremony
It is very important to include the full name of the church as well as its location. In addition to the location, be sure to mention the time the church ceremony is scheduled to begin.
6. Time and location of the reception venue
After the church ceremony, the couple typically goes for a photo session at a secluded and photogenic location, or a place that holds personal significance to them, while the guests head to the reception venue to await their arrival. It is important to specify the time guests should arrive at the reception and provide the exact address of the venue..
7. Dress code
If included, the dress code is usually placed in the bottom right corner of the invitation. If no dress code is specified, the style of the invitation will indicate the level of formality to guests (e.g., an elegant invitation signals a formal event, while a simple invitation suggests a casual one).
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- “Black tie required”
- “Formal attire”
- “Cocktail attire”
- “Smart casual”
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8. RSVP
It is very important to include the RSVP at the bottom of the invitation so you can plan for the exact number of guests.
The RSVP deadline should be set according to your agreement with the venue, specifying when they need to know the final guest count.
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