Wedding Invitation Wording that Doesn’t Suck


It took us forEVER to decide on our wedding invitation wording.  It’s not that we were all that indecisive, really, but the thing is, unless you’re planning to go completely traditional, or are a master wordsmith, there aren’t a whole lot of alternatives out there.

In fact, I felt a little overloaded by options that sound suspiciously like a nursery rhyme.

So let’s just say I spent a few (million) hours scouring the web for something a little less traditional that also didn’t suck, and after all of that time invested, I thought I should share a few of my favorites (many of which come from this amazing list here… a treasure trove of unconventional alternatives, it is).

Of course, all of the options listed below can be mixed, matched, and adjusted as you like. Take a little from here, a little from there, until you have the perfect combination.

And if you’re looking to include a really great quote, don’t forget about our very own Quiet Sundays.

(oh, and scroll all the way to the bottom of the post if you want to see the wording we eventually settled on)

What do you think? Would you go with something super unconventional, or do you prefer more traditional wording?

A Little More Traditional

Hosted by one family…

Because you have believed in them,
Celebrated with them
Loved and encouraged them,
We, Mom and Dad (can easily insert, “and other mom and dad” here)
Ask you to join us in honoring our children
Bride
And
Groom
As they celebrate the beginning of their adventures together
Date and location

Bring your dancing shoes
dinner and music immediately following ceremony

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Hosted by the couple and families…

Your love and friendship have
helped us become who we are.
Together with our parents,
we invite you to share our joy
and support our love,
as we exchange vows and
celebrate our marriage.
Bride
and
Groom
Sunday 23rd August at 2 o’clock
The Ashes, Endon, Staffordshire

A celebration with dinner, drinks
and dancing will follow.

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Hosted by both families…

The Smith and Johnson families invite you to share in the joy of the marriage uniting
their children
Bride
and
Groom
on Saturday, the twelfth of July
two thousand eighteen
at eleven o’clock in
the morning
Green Grove, Marcy Park
Lakeview Road
Santa Barbara, California

Reception immediately
following ceremony

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Hosted by the couple…

Join us for our big day!
With joyous hearts,
BRIDE & GROOM
invite you to attend
our wedding celebration
Half past four o’clock in the afternoon
September 25th, 2012
Bear Flag Farm
Winters, California

Reception, dinner, and happily ever after to follow

A Little Less Traditional

Most of these are hosted by the couple, or are ambiguous as to the host, but could be easily adjusted to include one or both families.

Groom and Bride joyfully invite you to share in our celebration of love and commitment.
Please join us
Date
at the
Location
Ceremony on the back lawn at 5:00 pm
to be followed by an evening of food, music, dancing, and laughter

Guests are encouraged to dress creatively and comfortably. Please keep in mind that we are planning an outdoor ceremony. High heels and uncomfortable formal wear are not recommended.

Enclosure:

About Gifts:
The very best present we can receive is your presence at our wedding and your love and support as we embark on this adventure together.

We recognize that especially for those of you coming from far away, simply attending our wedding will already entail spending money on travel and hotel accommodations.
Homemade, handmade, and second hand gifts are welcomed and appreciated. Many of you are contributing your time and energy to this event, and for the gift of your participation we thank you.

To make it easier for the more traditional gift givers among you, we have set up a registry on amazon.com

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He asked, and she said yes…
or was it the other way around?
However it happened
Marcy Punter
and
Geoff Smiggler
are getting married
and they ask you to join them
on Friday, the seventh of November
at four o’clock in the afternoon
Sunshine Beach Chapel
36678 Sunshine Boulevard
Bay Beach, North Carolina

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You are totally invited to the wedding of
Bride & Groom
Sunday, the twenty-seventh of September
two thousand and nine
at five in the evening
Location
Address

ceremony followed by dinner, drinks, and awkward but enthusiastic dancing

RSVP:

we will be attending your awesome wedding
[ ] True
[ ] False
{___} guests will be attending

Enclosure:

Need more info?
Are you wondering…
where to stay?
what to do in town?
whats on the menu?
where the wedding is?
who are these people?
Please visit
wedding website

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Bride & Bride
Invite you to join the fun
As they stand together with sweaty hands & open hearts
extending their friendship to include the vows of marriage.
location and time
Dinner, dancing, and merriment to follow
Costumes encouraged
Wedding website

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Because your love and friendship have made us who we are,
And because you enjoy good beer and barbecue as much as we do,
Bride
and
Groom
Invite you to join them at their wedding
Date
Local Brewery
Address
doors open for guests to arrive at 6:30 p.m.
wedding ceremony begins at 7 p.m.
barbecue/reception continues at 7:15 p.m.

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For you I know I’d even try to turn the tide. – Johnny Cash

With joyous hearts we invite you to share in our weekend of celebration
as best friends become husband and wife
Bride
and
Groom
Friday, the Twenty-Third of January
Two Thousand and Eleven
At Five o’clock
The Inn at
Woodloch Pines Resort

Stay with us for a weekend
of hot cocoa and warm company
January 23-25, 2009
Wedding website link

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no church, no aisle, no chairs…
just two crazy people in a field
vowing to each other a lifetime
of dirty jokes and random misadventures
please join us as we commit ourselves!
SOMETIME
SOMEDAY
SOMEPLACE

Visit our website for more information!
SOME WEBSITE

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Groom & Bride
are tying the knot
celebrate with us:
sing, cry, drink, dance, play, and eat
ceremony & reception:
date
location
time
please bring an instrument if you have one

i’d rather sleep in a box like a bum on the street
than a fine feathered bed without your little cold feet
– guy clarke, magnolia wind

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There’s something inherently
amusing about tying-the-knot
visibly up the duff. Perhaps
the imminent arrival of our
little bun has hurried the
event, but we’ve been best
buddies since the day we met
and are super excited to
commit to being best
buddies forever. We love
each other so much and
want you to celebrate
with us as we become
husband and wife.

When and Where:
Friday 27th November, 2009
12 Noon (For a 12:15 ceremony)
Wendy Whiteley’s Garden
Lavender Bay, Sydney

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They’ve earned enough EXP.
The princess isn’t in another castle.
He is her One. She is his Constant.
Their power level, it’s OVER NINE THOUSAND!!!1!
ahem… So… Not long from now, in a venue relatively close by,
J and H will be getting married! Woot!
Sunday, October 10, 2010 at 2:10 pm
[Venue info here]
Pizza, Cupcakes, Dancing, Guitar Hero, and other Festivities to follow!
Got it memorized?

Enclosure:

Formal wear? Inconceivable!
Seriously, we’re geeks, people. Okay… so for our wedding we might look a bit more spiffy than usual, but we encourage all our guests to dress in whatever they feel is comfortable. Bright colors FTW! Oh, but we’re not responsible for what happens if you decide to wear a red shirt.
All Your Gifts Are Belong to Us
We already have a hatch-load of stuff. However, if you’re feeling particularly generous we’re registered at Bed, Bath & Beyond, Target, and Amazon.com. Gil, Munny, or Rupees are also acceptable.
We Can Haz Guest List Nao?
If you’re planning to celebrate with us, that would be awesomesauce! Let us know soon, though, mmmmkay? You can RVSP by phone at [number], via teh Interwebs, or by owl post. By the way, those not in attendance may be subject to burnination.
We’re in UR mail, blowin’ UR mind
WTF, right? Wondering what we’re talking about? Don’t panic. If you need some help decoding this L337 invitation, check out our site at wedding website.

…and just for fun, here’s ours.

Your love and friendship have helped us become who we are.

Together with our parents, we invite you to share our joy and support our love, as we exchange vows and celebrate our marriage.

Mark and Laicie

Date
Time
Location

Dinner, drinks, and awkward but enthusiastic dancing to follow.

RSVP:

Who’s In?
_ Will be there with bells on!
_ Will attend, no bells.
_ Will not attend, has bell phobia. Sends regrets.

Kindly reply by the sixth of October.

Enclosure:

Spend the weekend with us!

Stop by the farmhouse for a casual barbeque and brunch. We’ll be grilling around 5pm on Friday, and sipping mimosas by 10am on Sunday. Come by to share a laugh and send the newlyweds on their way.

Photo: via Once Wed

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