90+ Wedding Invitation Wording Examples (Formal to Simple)

Your wedding invitation is the first message your guests receive about your marriage, and the words you choose set the tone for the whole day. Good wedding invitation wording is clear, respectful and warm. It tells people who is getting married, who is hosting, when and where it will take place and how to reply. This guide gives you more than 90 wording examples for formal, simple, parent-hosted, reception-only and destination weddings, along with a checklist of what to include.

What Should Be Included in a Wedding Invitation?

Every invitation, whatever the style, should answer the same questions for your guest.

1. Who is getting married: the full names of the bride and groom.
2. Who is hosting: usually the parents, the couple or both families.
3. The request: a polite phrase such as “request the pleasure of your company” or “invite you to share our joy”.
4. The date, written in full, including the day of the week.
5. The time the ceremony begins and, if relevant, the time the meal or reception begins.
6. The full venue name and address.
7. Dress guidance, if you have one, kept modest and clear.
8. How and by when to reply, with a phone number or address.

Keep the language kind and formal enough to show respect for your elders, but not so stiff that younger guests find it distant.

Formal Wedding Invitation Wording

Formal wording uses full names and complete phrases. It suits a large family gathering or a ceremony in a hall.

1. Mr. and Mrs. Ahmed Khan request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter, Sara, to Mr. Omar Rahman, on Saturday, the fourteenth of March, at six o’clock in the evening.
2. Together with their families, Mr. and Mrs. Yusuf Ali and Mr. and Mrs. Hassan Raza invite you to the wedding of their children, Maryam and Bilal.
3. The honour of your presence is requested at the marriage of Layla Hussain and Zain Malik.
4. Mr. and Mrs. Ibrahim Siddiqui joyfully invite you to witness the marriage of their son, Adam, to Miss Noor Farooq.
5. The families of Hana Qureshi and Imran Sheikh request your presence at the celebration of their marriage.
6. With the good wishes of their parents, Fatima and Idris invite you to share in the joy of their wedding.
7. We request the honour of your company at the wedding ceremony of our beloved daughter, followed by dinner.
8. You are cordially invited to the marriage of Aisha and Khalid, and to a meal in their honour.
9. With joy in our hearts, we invite you to the nuptials of our son and his bride-to-be.
10. The pleasure of your company is requested at the wedding of Yasmin and Tariq.

Wedding Invitation Wording Hosted by the Bride’s Parents

When the bride’s family hosts, the invitation usually opens with her parents’ names.

1. Mr. and Mrs. Rashid Ahmed request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter, Amina, to Mr. Faisal Nasir.
2. Dr. and Mrs. Anwar Hussain joyfully invite you to the wedding of their daughter, Sumayya.
3. Together with her parents, Miss Nadia Rehman invites you to her wedding with Mr. Salman Akhtar.
4. We, the family of the bride, request your presence at the marriage of our beloved daughter.
5. With great happiness, Mr. and Mrs. Majid Latif announce the marriage of their daughter.
6. The family of Rukhsana Begum requests the honour of your presence at her wedding.

Wedding Invitation Wording Hosted by Both Families

This version honours both sides equally and is increasingly popular.

1. Together with their parents, Sara and Omar invite you to celebrate their marriage.
2. Mr. and Mrs. Ali Raza and Mr. and Mrs. Imtiaz Ahmed request your presence at the wedding of their children, Hira and Danish.
3. The families of Zainab and Hamza welcome you to their wedding celebration.
4. Two families, joined in joy, invite you to witness the marriage of their children.
5. With the good wishes of both families, we invite you to be part of our special day.

Simple Wedding Invitation Wording

Simple wording is clear and warm, perfect for small family weddings and modern invitations.

1. You are invited to the wedding of Sara and Omar. Saturday, 14 March, 6 pm. Al-Noor Hall, Main Street.
2. We are getting married, and we would love for you to be there.
3. Please join us as we celebrate our marriage.
4. Join us for the wedding of Hana and Imran. Dinner to follow.
5. We invite you to share our joy as we begin our life together.
6. Come and be with us on the day of our wedding.
7. We would be honoured by your presence at our wedding.
8. Our families are delighted to invite you to our wedding.
9. You are warmly invited to our wedding ceremony and dinner.
10. Please come and celebrate our marriage with us.
11. Mark your calendar: we are getting married!
12. We cannot wait to share this day with you.

Wedding Invitation Wording for Parents’ Message

Many families add a short note from the parents or from the couple at the bottom of the invitation.

1. With the grace of our families and the kindness of our friends, we begin our new life together.
2. Your presence will be the greatest gift we could ask for.
3. We thank you in advance for your good wishes and your time.
4. Please do us the honour of attending our daughter’s wedding.
5. We ask that you share our happiness on this joyful occasion.
6. May our home always be filled with the warmth you give us today.

Reception-Only Wedding Invitation Wording

A reception-only invitation is for guests who are invited to the meal and celebration, not the ceremony.

1. Mr. and Mrs. Hasan Ali request the pleasure of your company at a reception in honour of their son and daughter-in-law.
2. Please join us for a dinner in celebration of the marriage of Noor and Zayd.
3. Following a private ceremony, we invite you to a reception in honour of our marriage.
4. We were married in a small family ceremony, and we would love for you to join us for a meal.
5. The families of Aisha and Idris invite you to a reception to celebrate their recent marriage.
6. You are warmly invited to the wedding reception of Mariam and Yusuf.
7. Dinner will be served at seven o’clock. We hope you will be our guest.
8. Please join us for an evening of food and good company in honour of the new couple.

Destination Wedding Invitation Wording

Destination invitations should give guests extra time and clear travel information.

1. We invite you to travel with us to Istanbul to celebrate our marriage on the sixth of June.
2. Our wedding will take place in Lahore. Details of accommodation will follow in a separate card.
3. Together with their families, Hana and Imran invite you to their destination wedding.
4. Please save the date for our wedding. We hope you can join us in this beautiful place.
5. We know it is a long journey, and we are so grateful to those who can come.
6. Travel and stay information is enclosed. Please reply by the first of April.
7. Your company is our greatest wish for our wedding. Details to follow.
8. We hope you will join us for a weekend of family and gratitude.

Wedding Invitation Wording for a Small Family Wedding

1. Our family is small, and our hearts are full. We invite you to our wedding.
2. With only our closest family around us, we will be married on [date].
3. Please join us for a quiet and happy celebration of marriage.
4. We have invited only those who are dearest to us. Please come.
5. We are celebrating at home with our families. You are most welcome.
6. This will be a simple and sincere gathering. We hope to see you there.

Wedding Invitation Sentences and Short Quotes

A single warm sentence can be placed at the top or bottom of the invitation. These original lines suit most styles.

1. A new home begins today, and we wish to share it with you.
2. Two hearts, two families, one promise.
3. With patience, loyalty and gratitude, we begin our life together.
4. Your good wishes are what we treasure most.
5. We ask for your company and your kind wishes.
6. A marriage is a promise made before the people we love.
7. Join us as we begin a lifetime of kindness together.
8. May this day be the first of many shared happy days.
9. Our families have waited for this day, and so have we.
10. Come as you are, and be part of our happiness.
11. Your presence will make our day complete.
12. Two families become one. Please be there to witness it.

Wedding Invitation Wording for the Reply and Details

Include a short line on how to reply, and mention any details guests should know.

1. Kindly reply by [date] to [name and number].
2. Your reply is requested before the fifteenth of the month.
3. Please let us know if you will attend, so we can prepare for you.
4. Regrets only, to [phone number].
5. Dinner will be served following the ceremony.
6. Modest dress is kindly requested.
7. Children are welcome.
8. We regret that we are unable to accommodate additional guests.
9. Kindly note that the venue has limited parking.
10. Transport will be arranged from the main road.

Tips for Choosing Wedding Invitation Wording

1. Decide who is hosting before you write. The first lines depend on it.
2. Use your family’s usual way of writing names, with titles if appropriate.
3. Write the date and the time in full to avoid confusion.
4. Keep your tone consistent from the first line to the last.
5. Ask your parents to read it. They may spot something you have overlooked.
6. Proofread every name, number and spelling carefully, and have two people check it.
7. Order a few extra invitations for last-minute changes.

For help with words once the invitations are sent, see our guides to wedding welcome sign wording and what to write on a wedding card. If you are writing your ceremony words, read our wedding vows examples. More planning help is in the marriage category.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should be on a wedding invitation?

The names of the couple, the hosts, the date, the time, the venue, and how to reply. Dress guidance and a short note of thanks are optional.

How do you word a wedding invitation from both families?

Begin with “Together with their parents” or list both sets of parents’ names, then continue with “request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their children.”

Who should the invitation come from?

Traditionally the hosts, often the bride’s parents, but modern invitations commonly come from both families or from the couple themselves.

How far ahead should I send invitations?

Send them six to eight weeks before the wedding, or earlier for a destination wedding.