Wedding Invitation Wording: 25 Examples for Invitations, RSVP Cards and Details Cards

October 6, 2026

Sage eucalyptus wedding invitation suite with save the date, details, RSVP and thank you cards

Your wedding invitation is the first glimpse your guests get of your big day, so the words matter almost as much as the design. Below you will find ready-to-use wording for every card in a wedding stationery suite — just copy it, swap in your names and details, and you are done.

What every wedding invitation should include

The hosts — who is inviting the guests (the couple, parents, or “together with their families”).
The request line — the polite invitation itself.
Your names — traditionally the bride first, but any order is fine.
Date and time — formal invitations write them out in words.
Venue name and city — the full street address can go on a details card.
Reception line — for example “Dinner and dancing to follow”.

Formal wedding invitation wording

Use “the honour of your presence” when the ceremony takes place in a house of worship, and “the pleasure of your company” for other venues.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hayes
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Olivia Grace
to
Wilson James Carter
Saturday, the twelfth of June
two thousand twenty-seven
at six o’clock in the evening
The Grand Ballroom
San Francisco, California

Together with their families
Emma Rose Bennett
and
James Michael Reid
request the pleasure of your company
at their wedding
Saturday, September 18, 2027
at four o’clock
Willow Creek Estate · Napa, California
Dinner and dancing to follow

Casual and modern wedding invitation wording

“We’re getting married! Join us as we say ‘I do’ — Saturday, June 12, 2027 at 5 PM, Rosewood Gardens.”
“Two hearts, one love. Please celebrate with us as we tie the knot.”
“Grab your dancing shoes — we’re getting hitched!”
“After years of adventures together, we’ve decided to make it official. We’d love for you to be there.”
“Eat, drink and be married. Join Olivia & Wilson for a celebration of love.”

Save the date wording

“Save the date for the wedding of Emma & James · 09.18.2027 · Napa, California · Formal invitation to follow.”
“We’re getting married! Mark your calendar for June 12, 2027.”
“Hold the date — Olivia & Wilson are tying the knot.”

Timing tip: send save the dates 6–8 months before the wedding (8–12 months for a destination wedding) and invitations 6–8 weeks before.

Details card wording

A details card keeps your invitation clean while giving guests everything they need:

Ceremony — 4:00 PM · The Garden Lawn
Reception — 6:00 PM · The Barn
Dress code — Cocktail attire
Accommodation — Rooms held at Napa Valley Lodge until August 1
Website — www.emmaandjames.com

RSVP card wording

“Kindly reply by May 1, 2027 · Name(s) ______ · Joyfully accepts / Regretfully declines · Number of guests ___”
“The favour of a reply is requested by August 15.”
Fun extras: “I promise to dance if you play ______” or “Meal preference: Beef · Fish · Vegetarian”.

Wedding thank you card wording

“Thank you for celebrating our special day with us. With love, Olivia & Wilson.”
“Your presence made our wedding unforgettable. Thank you for the beautiful gift and for being part of our story.”
“From the bottom of our hearts — thank you! Love, Emma & James.”

Common wording mistakes to avoid

Writing “RSVP” and “please” together (“RSVP” already means “please reply”).
Putting registry information on the invitation itself — share it on your website instead.
Forgetting the year or the city.
Mixing formal and casual tones on different cards of the same suite.

Get the whole suite in one matching design

The easiest way to keep wording and style consistent is a matching suite. Our editable wedding suites include an invitation, save the date, details card, RSVP card and thank you card — just open them in Canva, replace the sample text with the wording above, and print or send digitally.