What to include on your wedding invitation
Writing your invitation is deeply personal. There are many different approaches and a lot of information to include. You’re the only one who knows the pieces of the puzzle!
I’m always happy to offer advice and guidance along the way, as I know it can be overwhelming! Today we’ll just be talking about your actual invitation card. The invitation itself requires a few key pieces of information:
1. You will need to note who is hosting this event. It’s typically listed as the first line, ‘Mr. and Mirs. Smith joyfully invite you..” If you and your fiance are hosting the wedding, there is no need to include that line. After your names, you’ll write something along the lines of ‘invite you to join them in celebration at their wedding’.
If both of your parents and you are hosting, that can be condensed to something like: ‘along with their parents, Jane Smith and John Jones invite you to join them..”
2. What the event is: Is it a wedding? An elopement? A reception? A party? You have to specify!
3. Who is being honored: That’s you! Make sure your names are both listed on the invitation, so people know who’s getting married!
4. Where the event is taking place: At the very least, you will need the name of your venue. Most couples choose to include the venue address as well - that can also go on a reception card if you so choose.
5. When the event is: You’ll need the date and time.
And that’s it! There are, of course, other items you can add if you so desire, but as long as you have those boxes checked, you’ll be good to go.
A note - it is generally not considered proper to note if children are not invited, or registry info on your invitation card. Of course, there are always exceptions, but you can use this as a rule of thumb!
Click here to download my wording guide for future reference. And please forward this on to any friends who may find it useful!
