What to write on your invite

If you’re having a small intimate Ceremony and a bigger Reception - you might wonder what you can write on your invitations. We recommend two invitations for clarity; one for your Reception only guests and one for guest invited to both.

Your Guests invited to both can receive a standard wording, remember it’s good to include: a dress code, arrival time and ceremony start time (2:45pm for a 3pm Ceremony).

Guests invited to your Celebration or Reception only:

Classic and Formal
Join us for a celebration of love!
We are thrilled to share that we will be married in an intimate ceremony.
We invite you to celebrate with us at our wedding reception!
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Dress Code:
We can’t wait to celebrate this special moment with you.

Warm and Personal
We said “I do” in a small private ceremony, but our wedding day wouldn’t be complete without celebrating with you!
Please join us for an evening of love, laughter and celebration.
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Dress Code:
We’d love to celebrate with you, please let us know if you can join us.

Playful and Fun
We’re Getting Married!
With our family and inner-most circle we’ll be exchanging private vows. Now it’s time to PARTY!
Join us for an unforgettable Wedding Reception filled with food, drinks and dancing!
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Dress Code:

Here are some more alternative wordings to help guide you:

“We’ll be exchanging vows in an intimate, private ceremony. We invite you to join us to celebrate our Wedding at our Reception.”

“We will wed in a private ceremony and invite you to celebrate with us at our reception.”

“We’ll exchange vows in an intimate ceremony and invite you to celebrate with us at our wedding reception”

“With love in our hearts we will privately exchange vows, rings and kiss and we’d love you to join us in celebration at our reception”

“We’re getting married! Now it’s time to party, join us for our Wedding Reception to Celebrate!”