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Wedding invitation wording examples
The first line is often the hardest part of an invitation. Here are ready-to-use wordings, from formal to relaxed, in English and in Arabic, including Muslim and Christian wordings.
Copy the one you like and replace the words in [brackets] with your names and wedding details.
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Formal wedding invitation wording
Classic wordings, from the couple or from the parents.
From the couple
Together with their families [Bride] & [Groom] request the pleasure of your company at the celebration of their marriage [Day], [date] at [time] [Venue], [City]
From the parents
Mr. and Mrs. [Groom's father] and Mr. and Mrs. [Bride's father] request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their children [Groom] & [Bride] [Day], [date] at [time] [Venue], [City]
Church ceremony
Mr. and Mrs. [Bride's father] request the honour of your presence at the holy matrimony of their daughter [Bride] to [Groom] [Day], [date] at [time] [Church], [Town] Reception to follow at [Venue]
Short and elegant
Together we begin a new chapter and we would love you to be part of it The wedding of [Bride] & [Groom] [Date] · [Venue]
Casual wedding invitation wording
Warm and relaxed, for friends and family.
We're getting married
We're getting married! [Bride] & [Groom] Join us for a night of love, dinner and dancing [Date] · [Venue] Kindly RSVP through the invitation link by [date]
Celebrate with us
With joy in our hearts we invite you to celebrate our wedding [Bride] & [Groom] [Day], [date] at [time] [Venue], [City] It won't be the same without you
Destination wedding
Pack your bags! [Bride] & [Groom] are getting married in [Town], Lebanon [Date] Details, map and RSVP in the invitation link
Ready-made lines
Small lines for RSVP, children, closings and the WhatsApp message.
RSVP
Kindly confirm your attendance by [date] using the invitation link.
Adults only
We love your little ones, but our celebration is adults only.
Closing
Your presence will make our day complete.
WhatsApp message with the link
Hi [Family name], We'd love you to join us at our wedding. Here's your invitation, where you can also confirm your attendance: [Invitation link] [Bride] & [Groom]
Thank you after the wedding
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for celebrating with us and making our day so special. [Bride] & [Groom]
Arabic wedding invitation wording
For bilingual invitations: formal Arabic, Muslim and Christian wordings.
Formal Arabic, from the parents
يتشرّف السيد [اسم والد العريس] وعقيلته والسيد [اسم والد العروس] وعقيلته بدعوتكم لحضور حفل زفاف نجليهما [اسم العريس] و[اسم العروس] وذلك يوم [اليوم] الواقع فيه [التاريخ] الساعة [الوقت] مساءً في [المكان]، [المدينة] حضوركم يزيدنا فرحاً وسروراً
Muslim wording
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم ﴿وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُم مِّنْ أَنفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا لِّتَسْكُنُوا إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُم مَّوَدَّةً وَرَحْمَةً﴾ يتشرّف [اسم والد العريس] و[اسم والد العروس] بدعوتكم لحضور حفل زفاف نجليهما [اسم العريس] و[اسم العروس] وذلك يوم [اليوم] [التاريخ]، الساعة [الوقت] في [المكان]
Christian wording
«فالذي جمعه الله لا يفرّقه إنسان» (متى 19: 6) يتشرّف السيد [اسم والد العريس] وعقيلته والسيد [اسم والد العروس] وعقيلته بدعوتكم لحضور حفل الإكليل المقدّس لنجليهما [اسم العريس] و[اسم العروس] وذلك يوم [اليوم] [التاريخ]، الساعة [الوقت] في كنيسة [اسم الكنيسة]، [البلدة]
What to include in a wedding invitation
- The couple's names, and the parents' or families' names if the invitation comes from them.
- Day, date and time, and the venue with a map link.
- The day's programme if there is more than one part: ceremony, reception, party.
- An RSVP deadline, and the number of seats for each family.
- Any important note: children, dress code, or where to congratulate the couple.
Invitation wording questions
Who should the invitation come from, the parents or the couple?
Traditional invitations come from the parents, while many couples now invite in their own names. Both are correct: choose what suits your families and your wedding.
How early should we send the invitation?
Usually 4 to 6 weeks before the wedding. Let guests travelling from abroad know earlier (two or three months) so they can plan, then send them the invitation.
Can the invitation be in Arabic and English?
Yes. With Daawa Online each family receives the invitation in the language you choose for them, and guests can switch between Arabic and English at any time.
How do we politely say the wedding is adults only?
A kind line such as "We love your little ones, but our celebration is adults only" works well. With a digital invitation you can also set the number of seats for each family.