Ways to word your wedding invitations

When it comes to wedding invitations, one of the questions I get asked so often is ‘how do I word my invite?’. The honest answer is there are so many ways your invitations can be written, and it really comes down to your preferences and style as a couple, and of course the ambience you’re trying to create for your wedding.

In this blog we’ll explore the various ways you can write ‘you’re invited’, and I’m confident there’s one to suit you perfectly. Let’s begin…

Formal

If you’re looking to keep things elegant, classy and more formal, then opting for more eloquent language is key, you’ll still want to keep things relatively short and sweet, no one wants to read an essay! You’ll want to keep things third person here, if you add lots of ‘we’ it’s going to remove that formality from the text. Here are some formal examples to explore:

‘You are cordially invited to the wedding of…’

‘Name & Name cordially invite you to join them in celebration of their marriage’

‘Name & Name request the pleasure of your company at their wedding’

‘Name & Name invite you to join them to witness their marriage’

‘You are invited to share in the celebration of the marriage of’

‘The pleasure of your company is requested at the wedding of…’

‘Name & Name are request the pleasure of your company in celebration of their marriage’

‘Your presence is kindly requested at the wedding of…’

‘[Parents Names] invite you to celebrate the marriage of their daughter, [Daughter’s Name] to [Partner’s Name]’

Modern

Next up, if you’d prefer to keep your invitation wording a little less formal but still elegant, try these modern takes on the classics. Short and sweet, these will keep the message clear and concise but still bring that wedding vibe.

‘We invite you to celebrate the marriage of..’’

‘Name & Name invite you to celebrate their marriage’

‘Name & Name invite you to celebrate their wedding’

‘You’re invited to celebrate the marriage of…’

‘Name & Name invite you to join them in celebration of their marriage’

‘Name & Name request the pleasure of your company at their wedding’

‘Together with their families, Name & Name invite you to celebrate their marriage’

Fun & Quirky

Now if you’re looking for something a little alternative, these suggestions might be more up your street. When you’re adding a fun little play on words, make sure to remember to mention the word wedding or marriage (just to make it absolutely clear!), but otherwise, have fun with it!

‘Ay up me duck! We’re tying the knot’

‘Name & Name are tying the knot’

‘Name & Name are getting married’

‘We do. Name & Name invite to their wedding’

‘Name & Name. You’re invited to our wedding!’

‘We’re finally getting married!’

‘Time to get hitched’

‘Finally! Name & Name]– [Date] – Be there or we'll elope’

‘We’re finally doing it! Come watch us get hitched on [Date]. Free cake included!’.

‘[Name] swiped right. [Name] said yes. Celebrate our match!’.

‘Come for the love, stay for the free booze’.

‘We can't say 'I do' without you’.

‘We're getting married! (And we need someone to witness the madness)’

‘Join us for the wedding shenanigans because, let's face it, we need witnesses’.

‘Love made us do it. We're getting married!’.

In conclusion, there is absolutely no right or wrong way to word your invitations, but always make sure you’ve used the word wedding or marriage, just so guests know it is a wedding and not an engagement do etc. And always make sure it sounds like you. If you as a couple aren’t too formal, maybe opt for a slightly toned down modern version instead, likewise, if you’re very playful, then maybe something more unique and different would suit you best.

If you’re struggling with wording your invitations or are ready to get started designing, get in touch today for your quote.