Invitations are the first impression your guests are going to get of your special day, so it's important that they are given an invitation that not only aims to impress, but also gives them all the information they need to be part of it. Whilst the design is what your guests are going to judge your event on, the information which is presented within it is just as important. Here is a list of information you need to put in your wedding invitations so that your guests are fully informed and arrive at your special day on time.
At the top of your wedding invitations, it is important to firstly state that this is an invitation to a wedding and that the recipients are invited to it. This can be formatted in several different ways depending on how you want your invitation to be worded. Here are a few examples.
- We are getting married, and you are invited.
- Join us on our wedding day.
- (forename A) & (forename B) invite you to celebrate their marriage.
- Please join us for the marriage of (forename A) & (forename of B)
*It is important that the envelope only states the names of the guests you are inviting.
If your names are not stated in the first part of the invitation, here is the place to mention them.
Forenames of both bride and groom (bride & pride or groom & groom) are needed here for the recipients of the invitation to be absolutely sure whose wedding they are being invited to.
Let your guests know the date(s) of your wedding and the time you require them to arrive by.
If your wedding is spread across more than one day, be clear on how long you would like your guests to attend. This way they can prepare for time off and book their accommodation if needed.
So that your guests turn up at the right place on your wedding day, it is important to be clear on where your wedding is being held. Add the venue's address to your invitations to avoid confusion, as some wedding venues have similar or identical names.
If your reception is being celebrated in a different location to your ceremony, it's a good idea to put all locations (with timings) on your invitations so that your guests can arrange the appropriate transport if this is not being provided. If you are supplying transport, this is something that should be included in you invitations so that your guests know exactly what to expect on the day.
If you are inviting people to the reception only, this needs to be clearly stated in the invitations.
A RSPV (please reply) section is usually added at the bottom of your invitation or as a separate (easy to send) document in the same style as your invitation. The RSPV contains information such as, who will/will not be attending your wedding and other information like dietary requirements. This can then be sent back to you so you know who and how many guests are attending.
The easiest way for your guests to reply is through a private email.
*Indicate a 4 - 6 week reply period on your RSVP slip so that you can collect numbers for your venue and caterers.
Other things you could mention in your invitation could be...
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