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Wedding Invitation Templates

What to write on a wedding card

Wedding invitation templates designed to offer you guidance on what to write on a wedding card.  Planning your wedding day is one of the most exciting, rewarding and stressful times you will ever experience we have put together some wedding invitation wording templates to help you compose your invites. 

Once you’ve set the date, visited countless venues, discussed colour schemes and themes, you’ll want to start thinking about sending out your wedding invitation.

We are happy to help you compose your invitation and can print whatever wording you wish, including useful additional information for your guests.

With a myriad of options, not to mention the etiquette, it’s easy to trip up and leave off vital information without realising until it’s too late.  What’s obvious to you may not be so obvious to your guests.    Generally speaking, you should include the following on your invites.  It looks like a lot to fit in but with careful planning and design, everything is achievable.

• Who is doing the inviting/hosting – you or your parents? Both sets of parents?
• The invite itself
• The names of the happy couple tying the knot (usually bride then groom, either way for same-sex marriages but generally alphabetical, ie Andrea & Zoe rather than Zoe & Andrea)
• The wedding ceremony location
• The date and time (is it an Evening Only invite? Make sure this is clear to the recipient)
• Reception location, if different to the ceremony, together with start and finish times)
• Dress code
• RSVP details. What’s the RSVP deadline? Are you including an RSVP card?
• Do you have a wedding website? If so, include the website address
• (Optional) Gift list details – this may be on your wedding website

Depending on your family circumstances, there’s also the minefield of wording to negotiate.  To help you through the mire, we’ve produced a handy list of wedding invitation templates which hopefully covers pretty much all the connotations, from traditional to modern.  Nothing is caved in stone and everything can be adapted to suit your personality as a couple and fit with your theme.

• Traditional Church Ceremony
• Civil Ceremony
• Couple as Hosts
• Divorced or Remarried Parents
• Step-Parents
• Widowed Parents
• Both Families Included
• Second Marriage
• Your Children As Hosts
• Evening-Only Invite
• Adults-Only Invite

See also

• Save The Date Cards
• RSVP Cards

When to send your wedding invitations

The traditional rule of thumb is to send out wedding invitations 6 to 8 weeks before the wedding. However, there are a few factors that can affect this timeline, such as the size of your guest list, the time of year you’re getting married, and whether or not you’re sending save-the-dates.

If you have a large guest list, it may take longer to print and mail your invitations. You’ll also need to factor in time for guests to RSVP. If you’re getting married during a busy travel time, such as the summer months, you may want to send out your invitations earlier so that guests have plenty of time to make travel arrangements.

If you’re sending save the date cards, you can send out your invitations a little closer to the wedding date. Save the dates are a great way to let your guests know the date and location of your wedding, so they can start planning their travel and accommodations.

Ultimately, the best time to send out your wedding invitations is when you feel confident that your guests will have enough time to respond. If you’re not sure, it’s always better to err on the side of caution and send them out earlier.

Wording examples to get you started!

Daisy Chain Invites provide wording examples for wedding invitations and related stationery to get you started on composing your invitations and stationery.

Providing examples saves time and reduces stress.  We understand that some couples’ often feel overwhelmed by the process and are unsure of where to start.

Let’s get started!

Take a look at our pre-written examples, they offer a starting point, making it easier to craft personalised wedding stationery without having to start from scratch.

Follow etiquette

The examples will also help you to understand and follow etiquette.  Wedding invitations follow traditional etiquette rules (e.g., addressing guests, including key details like date, time, and RSVP instructions). They will help to ensure the avoidance of missing vital information.

Be Creative

Let us spark your creativity.  Wording examples spark ideas for tone, style, and theme, whether you want formal, casual, or whimsical wording. This helps align the stationery with the wedding’s vibe.

Don’t’ forget essential Information, remember to clearly include critical details (e.g., venue, dress code or gift information), reducing the chance of guest confusion.

Using our wording examples and templates you can confidently create polished, professional invitations that set the tone for your special day.

After reading these guidelines if you’re still unsure of what to write on a wedding card and you would like the team at Daisy Chain to compose your invitations just email us the outline details and we’ll produce a layout for you to approve prior to printing.