{"id":314230,"date":"2022-03-19T07:00:18","date_gmt":"2022-03-19T07:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whimsicalwonderlandweddings.com\/?p=314230"},"modified":"2024-11-07T16:02:03","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T16:02:03","slug":"wedding-invitation-wording","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedissimo.com\/blog\/wedding-invitation-wording\/","title":{"rendered":"Wedding Invitation Wording UK Ideas + Example Templates"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you are looking to DIY your wedding stationery or hire a stationery designer, I know that your wedding invitation wording<\/strong> is super important to you.<\/p>\n

Yes, you may have the perfect design all nailed down, but the words you use on your invites also sets the tone for your whole wedding.<\/p>\n

Not to mention that even though your invites may look beautiful, if your guests don’t understand them, or get confused, they may not get the correct information. You also want those RSVPs back swiftly, as well as ensure your guests come to the right place at the right time!<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: Ellie Gillard Photography<\/a> via Riverside London Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

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How To Nail Your Wedding Invitation Wording<\/h2>\n

In my full invite wording guide below, I will be sharing wording templates and examples<\/strong> for different wedding styles that you can copy and paste to use for your own stationery.<\/p>\n

Plus I will share the essential must-have elements you may otherwise forget, a checklist so to speak to make sure all the info is included that you need to share. Ohh and all the invites featured are from real weddings<\/a> too.<\/p>\n

\"Invitation Photo: Elaine Williams Photography<\/a> via Cotswold Woodland Glamping Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

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First and foremost, before we go any further I must say one thing. There are no rules and there are no wedding etiquette officers that are going to be checking if your invite wording is up to scratch.<\/p>\n

Weddings are not always formal or traditional, times have changed and with that, so do other wedding elements such as wedding invitation wording. So, please do make your invites your own, representative of you and your family, rather than what you feel the wording should be.<\/p>\n

Wedding Invite Must-Haves (& Maybes)<\/h2>\n

Let’s take a look at the key parts of your wedding invitation words that are non-negotiable<\/strong>. As well as some elements that may not be suitable for your wedding. It really is up to you what to include and where, it’s all personal preference.<\/p>\n

1. Your Names<\/h3>\n

Your guests need to know who the invite is from, so be sure to include your names (potentially with surnames) in the invite card.<\/p>\n

2. The Date & Times<\/h3>\n

Even if you have sent a save the date, it’s imperative that the date and times are front and centre of your invitations. This important detail is the part your guest needs most to see if they are available and then bookmark into their calendar. Don’t forget the end time so they can arrange transport!<\/p>\n

\"Wedding Photo: This and That Photography<\/a> via Boho Rustic Wedding<\/a><\/p>\n

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3. Their Names<\/h3>\n

I recommend adding your guest names to the invitation or<\/em> the envelope. Try to be specific, for example about adding a plus one or children’s names to make it as clear as possible. This will reduce the number of questions you receive on these two elements.<\/p>\n

If you are not inviting plus ones, or children, we’ll get on to this a little later. But where possible add the exact names of the invitees to your stationery.<\/p>\n

4. Ceremony & Reception Details<\/h3>\n

If you are inviting different guests to the ceremony and reception, be clear about which parts they are invited to. It may be that you have a different invite design for your evening guests for example.<\/p>\n

5. Venue(s) Location & Address<\/h3>\n

Always add the name and location of your venue(s). Especially if you are planning a long-distance or destination wedding, or guests are travelling a long way. In those instances, be sure to add county or country names too. That way at a glance your guest will understand if the location is local to them.<\/p>\n

It’s also a good idea to add detailed addresses as guests may bring their invites with them on the day to ensure they have the right info. It’s something I certainly do as a wedding guest and I would even type in the postcode on my satnav from the invite in the car before I set off.<\/p>\n

Another tip is to add what3words<\/a> destination if your venue is off the beaten track for a more precise location. Your guests will love you for that if they are tech-savvy!<\/p>\n

6. RSVP Info<\/h3>\n

Getting RSVPs back can prove tricky for couples and so you want to make it the easiest possible process. You know how it is when you organise a night out that sometimes getting replies can be tough.<\/p>\n

With weddings, unfortunately, it can be even trickier, they are a bigger time commitment and have added factors for guests to consider:<\/p>\n