What to Write on a Wedding Invitation: Wording Examples & Tips

You're staring at a blank invitation, unsure how to phrase it? You're not alone — wording is the part couples rewrite the most. Here's exactly what to write, with formal and modern examples you can copy, plus the small details people forget.

Start with the essentials

Every wedding invitation, whether printed or digital, answers five questions: who is getting married, who is hosting, when, where, and how to respond. Get those right and everything else is styling.

The core details are the couple's names, the date and time, the venue name and city, and a clear way to RSVP. If you're using a digital invitation, the RSVP button and map link do this work for you.

Formal wording example

Traditional invitations are hosted by the parents and use full names and spelled-out dates.

• Mr. and Mrs. [Surname] request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter [Name] to [Name]
• Saturday, the fourth of September, two thousand twenty-six, at seven in the evening
• [Venue], [City]
• Reception to follow

Modern and casual wording

Most couples today host their own wedding and write in their own voice.

• Together with their families, [Name] & [Name] invite you to celebrate their wedding
• We're getting married! Join us on 4 September 2026 at [Venue]
• [Name] and [Name] are tying the knot — come eat, drink, and dance with us

What to include (a checklist)

• Names of the couple
• Host line (whose families are inviting)
• Day, date, and start time
• Venue name and city
• RSVP method and deadline
• Optional: dress code, reception details, a wedding website or link

Words that cause confusion

Spell out the time so no one guesses ("seven in the evening", not just "7"). Give the city even if the venue is famous locally — half your guests may be traveling. If children aren't invited, say "adults-only celebration" kindly rather than leaving people to wonder.

Make it multilingual if your guests are

If you're inviting family from more than one country, offer the invitation in two languages so nobody misreads the date or address. Lumi lets guests switch languages with one tap on the same link — which also helps you save on printing and postage.

Ready to word yours?

Pick a template, drop in your names and date, and Lumi fills in beautiful default wording you can edit line by line. Browse the templates and watch your words come to life.