Write your wedding invitation: make the wording yours

Pick a starting point and make it personal

The whole collection in one place, sorted by situation and tone. The words in square brackets are [names], [date], [venue] and [city]. Replace them with your own details at the top of the generator.

Starting points for your invitation

• Classic & timeless

  Invitation · Formal

  With love and pride, we, [names], invite you to witness our marriage. On [date] we will say ‘I do’ at [venue] in [city]. We would be delighted to celebrate this day together with you and hope to welcome you as we begin our adventure together.

  Choose this for a traditional, timeless invitation that suits any invitation style.

• Formal & refined

  Invitation · Formal

  We, [names], warmly invite you to the celebration of our marriage. On [date] we will promise each other our lifelong devotion at [venue] in [city]. It would be a great honour and joy to have you with us on this unforgettable day. We look forward to sharing this moment with you.

  Perfect for an elegant wedding, or when you want to invite older guests and colleagues formally.

• Warm & heartfelt

  Invitation · Warm

  After all these years together, the time has come: we, [names], are getting married! There's no one we'd rather share this happiness with than you. Will you join us on [date] at [venue] in [city] to laugh, raise a glass and dance until the sun comes up? Having you there will make our best day complete.

  For couples who want their invitation to sound personal and full of feeling.

• A warm welcome

  Invitation · Warm

  It's happening, and you're among the first to know: we said yes, and now we want to celebrate with you. On [date] we, [names], will say ‘I do’ at [venue] in [city]. Come in, pull up a chair and celebrate the start of our adventure with us. We can't wait to give you a hug and raise a glass to love together.

  Ideal if you want guests to feel straight away that they truly belong.

• Playful & cheerful

  Invitation · Playful

  Hold on tight: there's a wedding coming! We, [names], have decided to make it forever, with weak knees, happy tears and probably a disco ball. Will you join us on [date] at [venue] in [city]? We promise good music, cold bubbles and dance moves you won't forget in a hurry. Put on your best shoes, because we're celebrating this day together!

  Choose this for an exuberant party where the fun starts with the invitation.

• Fun & light-hearted

  Invitation · Playful

  After years together, countless cups of coffee and one very good idea, we, [names], are finally getting married! Circle [date] in your diary, because at [venue] in [city] we're throwing an unforgettable party. Expect lots of love, slightly too much cake and a dance floor that only closes when the last guest drops. Will you be there?

  For couples with a sense of humour who want to surprise their guests with a smile.

• Modern & minimal

  Invitation · Modern

  Two people. One yes. Endless love. We, [names], are getting married and we want you there. On [date] at [venue], [city]. No dress-code drama, no complicated protocol, just a day full of love, music and the people who really matter. Will you make our day complete?

  Perfect with a clean, minimal invitation design and short, punchy lines.

• Sleek & contemporary

  Invitation · Modern

  It's official: we, [names], are saying yes. On [date] we're celebrating our love at [venue] in [city], our own way, no fuss. Think good people, great music and an evening you won't forget in a hurry. We're keeping it simple, real and full of love. Will you be there as we start this new chapter together?

  For a contemporary, no-fuss wedding where your own style takes centre stage.

Save the date wording

These texts also work on a save the date you create digitally and share with one link on WhatsApp.

• Classic & timeless

  Save the date · Formal

  We are delighted to announce that we, [names], are to be married. We warmly invite you to celebrate this special day with us on [date] in [city]. Please note the date in your diary. A full invitation with all the details will follow in due course. We look forward to welcoming you on our wedding day.

  Choose this for a timeless, understated announcement that suits a classic wedding.

• Stately & stylish

  Save the date · Formal

  [names] are getting married. On [date] we will say ‘I do’ in [city], surrounded by the people dearest to us. We would be honoured to welcome you there. Please keep this day free in your diary; you'll receive the formal invitation with the time and [venue] soon. Until then.

  For couples who want a stylish, refined announcement without any fuss.

• With all our love

  Save the date · Warm

  We've said yes to forever, and now we want to celebrate with you. On [date] we, [names], will say ‘I do’ in [city]. Put this day in your diary with a big heart, because it wouldn't be complete without you. All the details will follow soon. We can hardly wait to share this moment with you.

  Perfect if you want the announcement to feel personal and heartfelt.

• Celebrating together

  Save the date · Warm

  There's a day coming when we'll promise to grow old together, and we'd love to spend it with you there. [names] are getting married on [date] at [venue] in [city]. Keep this date free and expect happy tears, a packed dance floor and lots of love. The invitation with all the details will land on your doormat soon.

  For couples who want warmth and togetherness at the heart of it.

• Put it in your diary!

  Save the date · Playful

  Drumroll… [names] are getting married! On [date] we're saying a big yes, and you've got a seat in the front row. So circle this day in your diary, stick it on the fridge and tie a knot in your hanky if you must. Where and what time? We'll reveal that later. For now there's just one rule: keep [date] completely free!

  Choose this if you love to let your humour and excitement shine.

• A party's on its way

  Save the date · Playful

  Warning: on [date] there's going to be some serious partying in [city]. The reason? [names] are getting married! We don't know much more yet either, except that you really have to be there. So: diary out, pen ready and dancing shoes at the ready. The rest, from the time to [venue], will follow once we've recovered from saying yes. See you on [date]!

  For couples who want to set a light, festive tone from the start.

• Sleek & minimal

  Save the date · Modern

  [names] are getting married. Date: [date]. Place: [city]. That's all you need to know for now, apart from the fact that you're coming. Block out this day in your diary; the rest will follow. We'll send the venue, time and programme soon. So keep [date] completely free and get ready for a day you'll never forget.

  Ideal for a clean, minimal style with short, punchy lines.

• Short & sweet

  Save the date · Modern

  Big plans: on [date] we, [names], are getting married in [city]. No long stories, just one important request: keep this day free. Everything else you need to know, from the time and [venue] to the dress code, is coming soon. Until then, we're counting down together to the best day of the year.

  For couples who like it short, modern and straight to the point.

Invitation wording with an RSVP request

• Classic & timeless

  RSVP request · Formal

  On [date], [names] will say ‘I do’ in [city], and you are very much part of it. The ceremony begins in the afternoon at [venue], followed by dinner and an evening full of music and dancing. Would you kindly let us know well in advance whether we can count on you? Then we'll have everything perfectly ready for you.

  Choose this for a refined, ceremonial tone that suits a classic wedding day.

• Stylish & understated

  RSVP request · Formal

  With great joy, [names] invite you to witness their marriage on [date] at [venue] in [city]. After the vows we'll raise a glass together at the drinks reception, followed by dinner and a festive evening. We sincerely hope you can join us. Would you let us know in good time, so we can reserve a seat with your name on it?

  For a classic, formal invitation that elegantly combines the programme and the request to reply.

• Sweet & personal

  RSVP request · Warm

  We're getting married! On [date], [names] are saying yes to each other in [city], and there's nothing we'd love more than to have you there. We'll start with the ceremony, then sit down to a long dinner and dance into the small hours. Will you let us know if you're coming? Then we'll keep a seat warm for you.

  Choose this if you want guests to feel they're being invited truly personally.

• Warm & inviting

  RSVP request · Warm

  [names] are getting married, and you're at the top of the list of people we want to celebrate with. On [date] we'll say ‘I do’ at [venue], [city]: a ceremony in the afternoon, a dinner full of catching up and an evening we'd love to end with you. Are you coming? Let us know soon, and the party will be complete.

  Perfect when you want to combine warmth with a clear request to reply.

• Cheerful & playful

  RSVP request · Playful

  Get your thickest marker out and put it in your diary: on [date], [names] are getting married in [city]! First the vows (bring a hanky), then drinks, then tucking into dinner and finally dancing until your shoes give up. We can hardly wait, but we do need to know if you're coming. So: will you let us know soon?

  For couples who want to keep the invitation light-hearted and full of fun.

• Festive & light

  RSVP request · Playful

  Get your dancing shoes ready: on [date], [names] are getting married in [city], and without you it's only half as much fun. After the vows there's cake, bubbles, dinner and a dance floor calling your name. Just one more thing: we need to know how many dance moves we can count on. Will you let us know soon if you'll be there?

  Choose this for an exuberant tone that gets everyone in the party mood.

• Sleek & modern

  RSVP request · Modern

  [names] are getting married. [date] · [venue] · [city]. The day: vows in the afternoon, drinks, dinner and then an evening we won't let end too early. More info to follow, but there's one thing we need right now: your yes or no. Will you let us know if you'll be there?

  For a minimal invitation where the info and the request are short and clear.

• Clear & contemporary

  RSVP request · Modern

  The save the date has been and gone, now it's for real: [names] are getting married on [date] at [venue], [city]. The programme in brief: ceremony, drinks, dinner, party. And more guests join in the evening. We like to plan ahead, so will you let us know before the big day if you're coming? All the details will follow as soon as we have your yes.

  Choose this if you've already sent a save the date and now want to dot the i's.

Wording for dress code and gifts

• Dressed to impress

  Dress code & gifts · Formal

  The dress code for our wedding day is formal: gentlemen in a suit, ladies in an evening gown or an elegant cocktail dress. We would greatly appreciate it if you joined us in choosing a polished, festive look. Unsure what to wear? Just ask us. We look forward to greeting you in all your finery on [date]. With warm regards, [names]

  Choose this if you're having an elegant or formal wedding and want to give guests clear, smart dress guidelines.

• A gift with a destination

  Dress code & gifts · Formal

  Your presence on our wedding day is the greatest gift to us. Should you nevertheless wish to give us something, a contribution towards our honeymoon would be warmly appreciated: a memory we will always associate with you. A card on [date] will be received with great gratitude.

  For couples who want to ask stylishly and politely for a honeymoon contribution instead of gifts.

• Come as you feel your best

  Dress code & gifts · Warm

  There's no strict dress code: wear whatever makes you feel your very best. Think warm, festive colours and clothes you can dance in all night. The most important thing? That you feel at ease. Because relaxed guests make the best parties, and that's what we wish for you on [date].

  Ideal if there's no strict dress code and you mainly want your guests to feel at ease.

• You are the gift

  Dress code & gifts · Warm

  The greatest gift we could wish for is having you there on [date]. If you'd still like to give us something: we're saving for an unforgettable honeymoon, and every contribution brings that adventure a little closer. But above all, know this: your smile and a big hug already make us over the moon.

  Choose this when you want to lovingly stress that being there matters more than a gift.

• The brighter, the better

  Dress code & gifts · Playful

  Dress code? See it as an invitation to pull your best, wildest or brightest outfit out of the wardrobe. Colour is welcome, glitter is welcome, and that hat you've been waiting years to wear is definitely welcome. The only thing that really isn't allowed: staying at home. Surprise us on [date], and remember: the brighter, the better.

  Perfect for a colourful, exuberant party where guests can really go for it with their outfits.

• Cards over crockery

  Dress code & gifts · Playful

  Honestly? We've got enough pans, plates and tea towels for three lifetimes. What we haven't got enough of: adventures together. Would you rather contribute to our honeymoon than to yet another salad bowl? Then you'll make us truly happy. A card with a contribution on [date] will be rewarded with a dance from the two of us.

  For couples with a sense of humour who already have a full home and would rather receive contributions towards adventures.

• Smart & relaxed

  Dress code & gifts · Modern

  Our dress code: stylish, but not stiff. Think polished and modern: a sharp suit, a sleek dress, or your own take on it. No need to worry about strict rules: if you feel good in what you're wearing, it's right. Somewhere between ‘smart’ and ‘casual’ is just right for an evening at [venue].

  Choose this for a contemporary wedding with a relaxed but polished dress code.

• An experience rather than a thing

  Dress code & gifts · Modern

  We actually have everything already, except enough memories together. So no gift list, but a honeymoon fund you're welcome to contribute to. A contribution in a card on [date] is more than enough. And the most important thing remains: simply that you're there with us in [city].

  Ideal if you want to ask, in a modern style, for a contribution to an experience rather than things.

Separate wording for day and evening guests

• Timeless for day guests

  Day & evening guests · Formal

  On [date], [names] will say ‘I do’, and there's nothing we'd love more than to have you there. From the first moment at [venue] to the last dance in [city]: you're part of the small circle we want to share this day with from beginning to end. We'll welcome you with open arms.

  Choose this if you're inviting your inner circle to the whole wedding day in an understated but warm way.

• Timeless for evening guests

  Day & evening guests · Formal

  When evening falls, our party begins, and we'd love nothing more than to celebrate it with you. [names] warmly invite you on [date] to [venue] in [city]: an evening full of music, a heartfelt toast and dancing late into the night. Your presence will make our day complete.

  Choose this if you want to welcome your evening guests as warmly and graciously as your day guests, with the evening in the spotlight.

• Warm & sincere for day guests

  Day & evening guests · Warm

  Dear all, we're getting married! On [date], [names] are saying yes to each other, and we simply can't imagine this day without you. Join us from the morning and stay until the stars come out. We'd love to see you at [venue] in [city], for a day we'll treasure for the rest of our lives.

  Choose this if your invitation should feel personal and heartwarming, as if you're telling your dearest friends yourself.

• Warm & sincere for evening guests

  Day & evening guests · Warm

  The party really starts when you walk in, and we're already looking forward to it. Once [names] are married that day, we'll throw open the doors at [venue] in [city] on [date]. Come and dance, come and laugh, come and raise a glass to love. We can't wait for an evening that only you can make truly special.

  Choose this if you want your evening guests to feel the party really starts the moment they arrive.

• Playful & cheerful for day guests

  Day & evening guests · Playful

  Circle [date] in your diary: [names] are getting married! And you? You're there from the very first ‘yes’. Ceremony, happy tears, cake, drinks and a dance floor that's going to take a beating: we want to experience it all with you. See you at [venue] in [city]. Bring your dancing shoes.

  Choose this if your wedding is relaxed and cheerful and you want to invite your day guests with a smile.

• Playful & cheerful for evening guests

  Day & evening guests · Playful

  Expect an evening the neighbours will be talking about for ages, and you're at the top of the guest list! [names] have just got married on [date] and have only one plan for the evening: not letting the dance floor sit empty for a second. Come and let loose at [venue] in [city]. Without you it's only half a party.

  Choose this if your evening guests are the stars of the night and you want to welcome them with a wink.

• Sleek & modern for day guests

  Day & evening guests · Modern

  [names]. [date]. One day, and you're there from the very first minute. We're keeping it simple. No fuss, just everything that counts: the vows, good people and time that flies by too fast. [venue], [city]. Come early, stay late, and celebrate this day with us from start to finish.

  Choose this if your style is sleek and contemporary and you want to invite your day guests briefly but powerfully.

• Sleek & modern for evening guests

  Day & evening guests · Modern

  [names]. [date]. When day turns into evening, the best part begins, and it's for you. Think warm lights, cold drinks, music that's just right and a dance floor calling your name. [venue], [city]. Come in, kick off your shoes and celebrate with us. The evening isn't right without you.

  Choose this if you want a sleek, atmospheric tone that tells your evening guests the evening is all theirs.

Wording for international guests and WhatsApp messages

• Timeless and formal

  International & WhatsApp · Formal

  Together with our families, [names] joyfully request the pleasure of your company as we exchange our vows and begin our life together. The celebration takes place on [date] at [venue] in [city]. Your presence would mean the world to us. Please let us know whether you are able to join us on our wedding day.

  Choose this for guests from far and wide when you want a stylish, timeless tone.

• Warm and personal

  International & WhatsApp · Warm

  We're getting married, and we can't picture the day without you. [names] would love for you to be there when we say 'I do' on [date] at [venue] in [city]. Come laugh with us, cry a little, and dance until the lights come on. Just let us know you're coming, and we'll save you a seat right up front.

  Perfect if you want guests from abroad to feel, in a personal and heartfelt way, that they truly belong.

• Playful and upbeat

  International & WhatsApp · Playful

  Plot twist: we're getting married! [names] are tying the knot on [date] at [venue] in [city], and there's a very important role with your name on it: guest of honour, dance-floor legend, and official witness to happy tears. Bring your best moves and an empty stomach. Say yes below, and let the countdown begin!

  For couples who want to invite their international guests with a wink and plenty of energy.

• Modern and minimal

  International & WhatsApp · Modern

  [names] are getting married. Save the moment: [date], [venue], [city]. No endless speeches, just good food, great music, and the people who matter most. We'd love for you to be one of them. Everything you need is one tap away; let us know if you can be there.

  Choose this for a sleek, contemporary invitation for guests who like things short and clear.

• Polished via WhatsApp

  International & WhatsApp · Formal

  Dear friends, we're delighted to share that [names] are getting married on [date] in [city]. You'll find our invitation, the full programme and your personal RSVP on one page: [link]. We would be honoured to have you with us, and kindly ask you to reply before the date shown on the page.

  For the first, polished WhatsApp message that sends international guests your wedding website and RSVP.

• Warm via WhatsApp

  International & WhatsApp · Warm

  Hi lovely people! We have some happy news: [names] are getting married on [date] in [city], and we'd so love you there. We made a little website with all the details and your own RSVP. Have a look here: [link]. Can't wait to celebrate this day with you!

  Ideal if you want to send guests abroad to your wedding website with a sweet, personal message.

• Cheerful via WhatsApp

  International & WhatsApp · Playful

  Guess who's getting married? [names], that's who! It all happens on [date] in [city]. Everything you need to know, plus one very important RSVP button, is waiting for you right here: [link]. Tap it, say yes, and start practising your best dance moves. See you on the floor!

  For a cheerful group message that leads your international guests to the RSVP with a smile.

• Short & modern via WhatsApp

  International & WhatsApp · Modern

  [names] are getting married on [date] in [city]. All the details, the schedule and your RSVP live on a single page: [link]. Two taps and you're set. Let us know if you can make it, and feel free to forward this to anyone we should have added. See you there!

  For a short, clear WhatsApp message that takes international guests straight to the right page.

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