Wedding Invitation Wording: Simple Templates & Examples

Your invitation sets the tone — formal or playful — and carries the practical details. Here's what to include and a couple of templates to make your own.

What every invitation includes

• Who's hosting (optional, traditionally the couple or parents)
• The couple's names
• The request to attend
• Date, time and location
• Reception details (or "reception to follow")
• How and by when to RSVP

Formal template

Together with their families, / Alex Taylor and Jordan Rivera / request the pleasure of your company / at their wedding / Saturday, the twelfth of June, two thousand twenty-seven / at four o'clock in the afternoon / The Grand Estate, Florence / Dinner and dancing to follow.

Casual / modern template

Alex & Jordan are getting married! / Join us for the celebration / Saturday, June 12, 2027 · 4:00 PM / The Grand Estate, Florence / Eat, drink & dance with us.

RSVP wording

Keep it simple: "Kindly reply by the first of May." Set the deadline about 3–4 weeks before the wedding so your headcount is ready in time.

Say who, what, when, where — beautifully.

Manage replies as they arrive in the free Everplanner guest list.