5 free wedding invitation wording examples
Five ready-to-use wedding invitation wording examples — from traditional to modern, casual to elegant.
Stuck on what to write on your wedding invitation? Here are five tested wording examples you can use as-is or adapt to your style. All are free to use — copy, edit, send.
1. Traditional & formal
Together with our families, [Bride's full name] and [Groom's full name] request the honour of your presence at the celebration of their marriage on [date] at [time] [Venue name] [City]
>
Reception to follow.
Best for: traditional ceremonies, religious weddings, formal venues.
2. Warm & personal
Two hearts. One promise.
>
[Bride] & [Groom] are getting married and would love your blessing.
>
[Date] · [Time] [Venue]
>
Please RSVP by [deadline].
Best for: most modern weddings, friend-and-family-focused gatherings.
3. Modern & minimal
[Bride] & [Groom] [Date] [Venue]
>
You're invited.
Best for: clean design lovers, civil ceremonies, intimate weddings.
4. Light-hearted & casual
Save the date! [Bride] said yes, and we're throwing a party.
>
Join us as we say "I do" and then dance till our feet hurt.
>
[Date] · [Time] [Venue]
>
Come hungry, leave happy.
Best for: casual outdoor weddings, second weddings, garden parties.
5. Religious / spiritual
Through God's grace, we have found each other.
>
[Bride] & [Groom] joyfully invite you to share in the blessing of their marriage ceremony
>
[Date] · [Time] [Church / Venue]
>
Reception immediately following.
Best for: church weddings, religious families.
How to personalize
Add small details that tell your story:
- A meaningful quote (a song lyric, a verse, a shared joke)
- The story of how you met ("Five years after that train ride...")
- Specific dress code ("Garden cocktail attire — light colors encouraged")
- A handwritten-style font for your names
What to avoid
- Overloading with information. Keep the main card short. Put logistics (parking, accommodation) on a separate page or in the digital invitation's "More info" section.
- Inside jokes that exclude. Save those for the speech.
- Misspelled names. Triple-check everyone, including your own families.
Digital invitation note
If you're sending a digital invitation, you have flexibility — you can include a one-line subtitle ("Save the Date") plus a longer body message, plus a separate RSVP form. Use the structure to your advantage instead of cramming everything onto one screen.
Ready to create yours? Start a free invitation.