Your wedding invitation sets the tone for your day. The right words tell guests who is hosting, when and where to show up, and how to reply. Here is how to write yours, with examples you can copy and adapt.
What every wedding invitation should include
- The names of the couple
- A line that invites guests
- The date and time
- The venue and address
- How and when to RSVP
- Optional: dress code, website or registry
Traditional wording examples
Mr. and Mrs. James Carter request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Emma Grace, to Jack Morgan, on Saturday, the fourteenth of June, two thousand twenty-six, at four o’clock in the afternoon.
Together with their families, Emma Carter and Jack Morgan invite you to celebrate their marriage.
Modern wording examples
We are getting married! Join us for a celebration of love, laughter and dancing.
Two hearts, one love story. Please join us as we say “I do.”
Emma and Jack are tying the knot, and you are invited to the party.
RSVP wording
- Kindly reply by May 1.
- Please respond using the button below by May 1.
- We can’t wait to celebrate with you. Let us know if you can make it.
Tips for digital wedding invitations
With a digital invitation you can add a map, a schedule and a registry link in one place, and guests can reply with one tap. Update details any time without reprinting. A QR code on your save-the-date or program takes guests straight to the latest version.
Make it yours
Keep your tone consistent with your event: formal for a black-tie ballroom, relaxed for a backyard celebration. Read it aloud, and if it sounds like you, it is right.