Formal, casual, playful and reception-only wording you can copy, paste and make your own.
The wording sets the tone before anyone sees the venue. Pick the example closest to your wedding, copy it, and swap in your names, date and place, then put it on an invitation, add your guests, and hit send. Every RSVP and meal choice tracks itself, and only you ever see the guest list.
Traditional structure: hosts first, spelled-out date and time, venue with city and state.
Together with their families, Amelia Chen and Marcus Webb request the pleasure of your company at the celebration of their marriage Saturday, the fourteenth of June, two thousand twenty-six at four o’clock in the afternoon The Orchard House, Hudson, New York Dinner and dancing to follow Kindly reply by the first of May
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Whitfield request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Eleanor Grace to Julian Ross Ortega Saturday, the twenty-second of August, two thousand twenty-six at half past five in the evening St. Andrew’s Chapel, Charleston, South Carolina Reception to follow at the Magnolia Ballroom
With joyful hearts, the Patel and Osei families invite you to witness the marriage of Priya Patel and Daniel Osei Sunday, the ninth of August, two thousand twenty-six at eleven o’clock in the morning The Conservatory at Lakeview Gardens, Chicago, Illinois Luncheon reception to follow Please respond by the tenth of July
The honor of your presence is requested at the marriage of Sofia Marquez and James Whitfield Saturday, the fifth of September, two thousand twenty-six at six o’clock in the evening The Pierpont Hotel, San Francisco, California Dinner, dancing and a midnight toast to follow Black-tie · Adults only Kindly respond by the first of August
Warm and plainspoken: first names, everyday dates, and the details guests actually need.
We’re getting married, and we’d love for you to be there! Join us as we tie the knot. Hannah Brooks & Leo Tanaka Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM Willow Creek Farm, Asheville, North Carolina Dinner, drinks and dancing to follow. Please RSVP by May 22. We can’t wait to celebrate with you.
Good food, good people, and two people promising forever. That’s the whole plan. Join us for the wedding of Maya Sullivan and Chris Delgado Saturday, July 11, 2026, 3:00 PM The Sullivan family backyard, 48 Birchwood Lane, Portland, Oregon Ceremony at 3:30, tacos and toasts after. Dress comfy, bring dancing shoes. RSVP by June 15.
We’re keeping it small, and you’re on the shortest list we’ve ever made. Please join us for the wedding of Grace Lindqvist and Omar Haddad, followed by a long dinner at one long table. Friday, October 2, 2026 at 5:30 PM The Vinegar Hill House, Brooklyn, New York Just twenty guests, one evening, every course. RSVP by September 4.
One wedding, one whole weekend. Join us to celebrate Nora Kelly and Sam Whitaker June 26–28, 2026 · Cedar Point Lodge, Lake Tahoe, California Friday welcome dinner, Saturday ceremony and reception, Sunday farewell brunch. Come for the vows, stay for all of it. Kids welcome all weekend. Please reply by May 29 and tell us which days you’ll join.
For couples whose wedding will sound exactly like them.
Vows: short. Speeches: shorter. Dance floor: open until they make us leave. Rosie Alvarez and Ben Cho are getting married! Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 4:30 PM The Foundry, Austin, Texas Ceremony, then cocktails, then a party we’ve been planning our whole lives. RSVP by July 18, and tell us your go-to karaoke song while you’re at it.
Come for the love story. Stay for the wood-fired pizza. Jenny Park and Malik Thompson invite you to their wedding Saturday, September 12, 2026, 4:00 PM Stone Barn Vineyard, Sonoma, California Ceremony at golden hour, dinner under the string lights, cake worth the trip. Reply by August 14 and let us know how hungry to expect you.
Turns out love gets a sequel, and this one has a better soundtrack. Join Diane Foster and Ray Calloway as they say “I do” Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM The Rooftop at Hotel Marlowe, Denver, Colorado No bridal party, no bouquet toss: just dinner, dancing and everyone we love. RSVP by April 10.
For couples who married privately (or plan to) and want to celebrate at full volume.
We said “I do.” Now let’s celebrate! Please join Ava Romano and Jack Miller, married March 14, 2026 in a private ceremony, for an evening of dinner, dancing and long-overdue toasts. Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM The Glasshouse, Nashville, Tennessee No ceremony, all party. RSVP by May 8.
Surprise: we eloped! Lena Vasquez and Theo Brandt got married on a cliff in Big Sur with two witnesses and one very good dog. Now we’re throwing the party. Join us Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM The Vasquez home, 12 Juniper Court, Santa Fe, New Mexico Come hungry, leave happy. Please reply by July 3.
Married last year. Celebrating properly this year. Claire Dubois and Andre Simmons invite you to the wedding party they finally get to throw Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM The Line Hotel Terrace, Washington, D.C. Vows already exchanged; champagne still very much pending. Dinner, dancing and a first dance one year in the making. RSVP by March 20.
Whichever tone you choose, every wedding invitation needs the same bones: who, what, when, where, and when to reply.
Whoever hosts is named first: the couple, one set of parents, or both families together. “Together with their families” is the graceful catch-all when everyone is contributing.
Formal invitations spell out full names; casual ones can go by first names. Traditionally the bride’s name precedes the groom’s, but same-name-order rules are yours to keep or break.
Formal wording spells everything out: “Saturday, the fourteenth of June, two thousand twenty-six.” Casual wording uses plain dates: “Saturday, June 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM.” Pick one style and stay consistent.
Name the venue and its city and state, but skip the street address on formal wording. That detail travels better on the details page or your wedding website.
Set the reply deadline three to four weeks before the wedding, so you can follow up with guests who have not replied and give the caterer a final count without panic.
If it matters, say it on the invitation: “Black-tie,” “Cocktail attire,” “Adults only,” or “Kids welcome.” One short line now saves a dozen awkward texts later.
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Wording etiquette for wedding invitations, answered plainly.
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