When you’re planning your wedding, the little details in your invitations, signage, and ceremony announcements can make a big difference. Thoughtful, intentional language sets the tone for your day, helps guests know what to expect, and ensures everything runs smoothly.

Here is some of our suggested language that you can easily use on your own wedding website to save you the time and stress of figuring it all out yourself.

Wedding Website – What To Include?

Here are some typical sections to include on your website:

IMPORTANT SECTIONS:
  1. Our Story – where you can tell the story of how you met, how you got engaged, and anything else you want to share!
  2. Wedding Event Details – list each event happening during your wedding weekend including:
    1. The dates
    2. Time of event (start and end)
    3. Venue Address
    4. Parking information
    5. Suggested dress code for each event
    6. Who is invited to each event (if certain events are only for specific groups of people like your Wedding Party) – some people opt to keep these off of their website and just tell the individual people)
  3. Hotel Blocks – List suggested hotels in the area along with links to book rooms if you have a hotel block
  4. RSVP – link to your RSVP form (see below for RSVP wording)
OPTIONAL SECTIONS:
  1. Our Wedding Party – share the names and a short description of the special people in your wedding party (IF you are having a wedding party, as those are totally optional as well!)
  2. Activity Suggestions – List suggested favorite places for folks to have fun and enjoy in the area of your wedding

 

Wedding Invitation Wording

When to Send: Traditionally, wedding invitations go out 3–4 months prior to your wedding date (or 4–6 months if you’re having a destination wedding).

Casual Language:

We’re Getting Married!

Partner1 Name
&
Partner2 Name
Wedding

Saturday, October 21, 2025
4PM Ceremony

Venue Name
Venue Address
Venue City, State, Zip

Dinner, dancing, and party to follow. 

Kindly RSVP by DATE on our wedding website:
WEDDINGWEBSITE.COM

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

More Formal Language:

Together with their families
Partner1 Name
&
Partner2 Name
invite you to celebrate their wedding

Saturday, October 21, 2025
At four o’clock in the afternoon

Venue Name
Venue Address
Venue City, State, Zip

Dinner, dancing, and party to follow. 

Kindly RSVP by DATE on our wedding website:
WEDDINGWEBSITE.COM

Online RSVP Wording

Digital RSVPs are so easy and eco-friendly! Direct guests to your wedding website to submit their official RSVP.

Your online RSVP should ask for:

  • Guest names (websites should allow you to input the names so they can check if they were allotted a +1 or not)

  • Email address 

  • Do you have any dietary restrictions or require any special accommodations?

  • Meal preferences (if you’re doing plated meal only)

  • Any other questions you want to ask for fun! (e.g. “Any song requests?”, or “Leave us a note!” or “Any questions for us?”)

Paper RSVP Card

When to Send: Include this with your invitation (whether that’s an online website form or a paper RSVP to mail back). 

Kindly RSVP by DATE.

We have reserved ______ seats in your name.

____ Yes, we’ll be there! 
_____ No, we can’t make it.

(Only if doing plated meal)
Entree Preference(s):
_____ Chicken
_____ Fish
_____ Vegetarian

Do you have any dietary restrictions or special accommodations that we should know of? _______________________________

We look forward to celebrating with you!

💡PRO TIP: Always collect dietary restrictions — even if you’re not doing a plated meal — so your caterer can be prepared.

“No Kids” Reception Wording

We know that this can be tricky, but the key is to keep it clear and kind. Here are some ways to say it directly but respectfully:

  • “Please note this will be an adults-only celebration.”

  • “Adult (18 and older) reception to follow.”

  • “Although we love your little ones, this is an adult-only affair.”

💡Pro Tip: If you’re planning early, it can be helpful to tell your family and friends with kids directly in person, so they’re aware and not surprised only a few months before the wedding. Include this wording on your invitation, your wedding website, and RSVP card so guests see it more than once.

In Summary

Wedding wording isn’t just about etiquette – it’s about setting the vibe and making sure all your guests know what to expect. Whether your style is formal, fun, or somewhere in between, the right words will make your guests feel informed, included, and excited to celebrate with you!