Choose Your Tone
Before you start writing, decide on your wedding's tone. This should match your overall wedding vibe and stay consistent across all sections.
Formal
"Mr. and Mrs. John Smith request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter..."
Best for: Traditional weddings, religious ceremonies, black-tie events
Semi-Formal
"Together with their families, Sarah and Michael invite you to celebrate their wedding..."
Best for: Most weddings, garden parties, hotel receptions
Casual
"We're getting hitched! Come celebrate with us as we tie the knot and party the night away..."
Best for: Backyard weddings, beach ceremonies, casual venues
Fun & Playful
"After 5 years, 3 apartments, and 1 very patient cat, we're finally making it official!"
Best for: Destination weddings, younger couples, non-traditional celebrations
Wording Templates by Section
Click each section to see copy-and-paste templates. Customize the bracketed text with your details.
Together with their families, [Partner 1] and [Partner 2] invite you to celebrate their marriage [Date] [City, State]
We're getting married! After [X] years of adventures, inside jokes, and too many pizza nights to count, we're making it official. Join us as we say 'I do' on [Date] in [City].
Pop the champagne - [Partner 1] finally asked and [Partner 2] said YES! We're tying the knot on [Date] and want you there to celebrate with us. Let's party!
Two hearts, one love, forever. [Partner 1] and [Partner 2] joyfully invite you to share in the celebration of their wedding day, [Date], in [Location].
Wedding Website Writing Tips
Do This
- Keep the same tone throughout
- Be specific about logistics
- Include helpful details (parking, dress code tips)
- Proofread everything twice
- Have someone else read it for clarity
Avoid This
- ✗Inside jokes guests won't understand
- ✗Demanding language about gifts
- ✗TMI in your "Our Story" section
- ✗Vague information ("somewhere downtown")
- ✗Passive-aggressive notes about plus-ones
Wording for Tricky Situations
Adults-Only Wedding
"While we love your little ones, we've made our celebration an adults-only evening so parents can enjoy a night out. We hope you understand and can find a trusted sitter for the evening!"
Unplugged Ceremony
"We've hired an amazing photographer to capture our ceremony, and we want you to be fully present in the moment with us. Please put away all phones and cameras during the ceremony - we promise to share all the photos! Feel free to snap away at the reception."
Cash Registry / Honeymoon Fund
"After years of combining our households, we have more pots and pans than we need! If you'd like to give a gift, we'd be so grateful for contributions to our honeymoon fund as we adventure to [destination]. Of course, your presence is the only gift we need."
No Plus-Ones
"Due to venue capacity, we can only accommodate the guests specifically named on your invitation. We hope you understand, and we promise you'll still have an amazing time!"
Dress Code Clarification
"Cocktail Attire - Ladies, think midi dresses, jumpsuits, or dressy separates. Gentlemen, suits or sport coats work great (tie optional). Our ceremony is outdoors on grass, so consider wedges over stilettos. Most importantly, wear something you feel great dancing in!"
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