How to Word Your Wedding Invitations & Details Cards: From Black-tie to Relaxed Garden Party
Your guide to nail the wording in your wedding invitation suite.
When it comes to wedding invitations, it’s not always the colours or paper choices that has couples stumped - it’s what to actually say. Depending on the theme of your wedding, the wording can vary greatly.
There is no right or wrong - but the way you word your invitations can set the tone for your event. Here’s a breakdown of wedding invitation wording styles, and what to say for each.
Invitations can be broken down into three parts: 1. the invite, 2. when and where, and 3. finishing touches.
Note - parents and families can be addressed in the invite if they are hosting or financially contributing, or as a sign of respect in some cultures.
Part one: Invite
Traditional/Formal options
Together with their families,
Name and Name
request the honour of your presence at their marriage.
Name and Name
request the pleasure of your company
at the celebration of their union.
Mr. and Mrs. Parents’ Names
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Bride-Name to Groom-Name
Name and Name
joyfully request the honour of your presence
as they unite in marriage.
Semi-formal options
Together with their families,
Name and Name
invite you to celebrate their wedding.
With joyful hearts,
Name and Name
invite you to share in their celebration of love.
Kindly join us for the wedding of
Name and Name
as they say “I do”.
With great joy,
Name and Name
invite you to their wedding day.
Kindly join us as
Name and Name
celebrate the beginning of their forever.
Casual & fun options
Name and Name
are getting married!
Come celebrate with us.
Join us as we say "I do!"
Name and Name
Love, laughter, and happily ever after
Name and Name
are tying the knot!
You’re invited to raise a glass
to celebrate the marriage of
Name and Name
Let’s get this party started
Name and Name
are getting hitched!
Please join us to celebrate the marriage of
Name and Name
Part two: When & where
Formal
Saturday, the fifth of September,
two thousand twenty six,
at half past two in the afternoon.
Venue Name/s
Venue address/s
Venue suburb, state and postcode
Semi-formal
Saturday 28th April, 2026
Arrive 2pm for a 2:30pm start
Ceremony at Venue name
Address & suburb
Reception at Venue name and Address *if different.
Casual/simple
28 . 04 . 26
Venue name
Venue suburb
2pm
Festivities kick off at Xpm
Part three: finishing touches
Choose 1-2 to finish off your invitation:
Reception to follow (classic and versatile)
Dinner and dancing to follow (for a party style celebration)
Cocktails and dinner to follow
Followed by drinks, dinner and dancing
Formal reception to follow at Reception Venue
Black tie attire (for formal events)
Dress code: Cocktail / Formal / Garden party chic
Kindly RSVP by 01.02.26
to Name at mobile/email or via our website.
Please visit our wedding website for more details.
Extra lines: for small cards or accent text
With love in our hearts, we invite you to our wedding
It was meant to be
Be our guest
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
You are invited
A Sunday kind of love
We decided on forever.
That’s the invitation text covered. Now for the extra cards such as details cards where you list information relevant to the guest such as transport, accommodation, gifts and children requests; accent cards with your invited guests names, or a fun quote from the couple; and an RSVP card. These are all optional, here are some common words for each.
Details cards: Information for the guests
Transport & Parking
Bus Provided:
A complimentary bus will be available to transport guests to and from the venue. Pick-up will be at [time] from [Hotel Name], returning at 11:00pm. Parking is limited onsite, so we kindly suggest using the shuttle or arranging a taxi/uber.
Onsite Parking Available:
Parking is available onsite at the venue, however we recommend arriving early to secure a spot. Taxis and rideshare services are also available in the area.
City Venue/No Parking:
Please note there is no guest parking at the venue. We recommend using uber or arranging a taxi. Paid parking is available nearby at [Parking Garage Name].
Accommodation
Suggested stays:
For your convenience, we have reserved rooms at the following nearby hotels: [Hotel Name] - mention the Name & Name wedding for a 10% discount. We suggest booking early as October is a popular season.
Family friendly options:
We’ve listed a few local options below for guest travelling with children or staying the weekend. [Hotel 1, Hotel 2]. Airbnb also has a range of beautiful homes nearby.
RSVP details
Online RSVP:
Kindly RSVP by August 1st, 2026 via our wedding website:
[url]
Please include any dietary requirements.
RSVP Card:
Please return the enclosed RSVP card by August 1st, 2026 to:
[Your names]
[Your address or PO box, suburb, state, postcode]
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
RSVP via text or email:
We’d love to hear from you by August 1st, 2026. Please RSVP via text to Name on 0412 345 678 or email us at name@youremail.com. Let us know of any allergies.
Gifts
Wishing well:
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. However, if you would like to contribute to our future / our honeymoon in [your honeymoon destination], a wishing well will be available on the day.
Registry:
Your presence at our wedding is the greatest gift of all. However, should you wish to honour us with a gift, our registry information can be found at [link].
Children or no children preference.
Adults-Only:
As much as we love your little ones, this will be an adults-only celebration. We hope you enjoy a night off to relax and celebrate with us.
Kids Welcome at Ceremony Only:
Children are welcome to attend the ceremony, but we kindly ask that the reception remains an adults-only evening.
Family-Friendly Event:
Children are more than welcome! There will be a kids’ meal option and games will be available during the reception.
Final thoughts
Your details cards could also include: a map to the venue, a timeline or program of the day, and/or a QR code to your wedding website or gift registry. You don’t need to include everything on one card, that’s what details cards are for, you can have multiple cards.
That’s it! Don’t stress over sounding “perfect”. The most beautiful invitations reflect the couple they’re for. Choose a wording style that feels aligned to you, and let the rest fall into place. If you’re unsure, start with semi-formal, it works for nearly every style of event.
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