A simple wording checklist
Include the hosts or names being celebrated, the occasion, date, start time, venue, and a clear way to reply. Add a reply-by date when you need one, and mention any separate ceremony or reception details.
Use the words your guests will understand quickly. If the venue is hard to find, include an address or a useful arrival note rather than relying on a decorative phrase.
Example: a formal invitation
Together with their families, Maya Chen and Noah Reed invite you to celebrate their wedding. Saturday, 18 September, at 4:00 pm. Cedar Hall, 12 Garden Lane. Dinner to follow. Please reply by 1 September.
This structure puts the invitation first and keeps the practical details easy to scan. Replace the example names, date, and venue with your own details.
Example: a relaxed celebration
We’re getting married! Join Sam and Riley for a small ceremony and an evening of food and dancing. Sunday, 6 June, at 3:30 pm at Willow House. Let us know by 20 May if you can make it.
A casual tone can still be specific. If the ceremony and celebration are at different places, give each location and time its own clear line.
Before you share
Read the invitation on a phone-sized screen, check every date and address, and make sure the reply deadline and questions match what you need to organise. Browse the wedding designs for a layout that suits your wording.