Wedding Invitation Wording Examples
From traditional to relaxed, here is wording for every kind of wedding — copy it, then personalise a free template.
Formal
Together with their families, Emily Rose Carter and James Michael Hayes request the pleasure of your company at the celebration of their marriage.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carter request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Emily Rose to James Michael Hayes.
The honour of your presence is requested at the marriage of Sophia Grace and Daniel Lee.
Casual & modern
We’re getting married! Join us for love, laughter and happily ever after.
Emily & James are tying the knot — come celebrate with food, drinks and dancing!
Eat, drink and be married. Join us as we say “I do”.
We found our person. Come party with us!
Save the date
Save the date! Sophia & Daniel are getting married — 12.09.2026, Lake Como. Formal invitation to follow.
Mark your calendars — we’re getting hitched!
Hold the date for our forever. Invitation to follow.
Indian wedding (Shubh Vivah)
|| Shri Ganeshaya Namah || With the blessings of our elders, we request the honour of your presence at the wedding of our children Ananya & Rohan.
Sharma and Verma families cordially invite you and your family to grace the auspicious occasion of the marriage of their children.
Your presence and blessings are the best gift for the newlyweds.
Nikah
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful — we cordially invite you to the Nikah ceremony of our beloved children Aisha & Omar.
With the blessings of Allah, the families of Aisha and Omar request the pleasure of your company at their Nikah and Walima.
Tips
- Spell out dates and times on formal invitations (“Saturday, the twentieth of June”).
- Put the dress code bottom-right or on a separate details card.
- Keep registry information off the invitation itself — add it to your website or invite link note.
Frequently asked questions
Who is listed first on a wedding invitation?
The hosts. Traditionally that’s the bride’s parents; today many couples write “Together with their families” and list themselves.