Sample Wedding Invitation Wording for Non-Traditional Weddings
A wedding invitation is the first look into the celebration of any couple. By reading the invitation, guest can make a variety of assumptions including formality, theme, reception, length of ceremony and the serious or light-heartedness of the wedding. Traditional invitations are usually very similar; but untraditional weddings provide a little more creativity when writing the invitation.
Instead of “You are cordially invited” or “The parents of the bride and groom” . . .
- Come to a celebration of friendship and love
- Please join us
- Come fly with us
- Join the party
- Celebrate with Johnny, or Johnny's new parents (if there are children)
- Witness two families joining together
- We are tying the knot
- Come eat, drink and be merry!
- Check out our wedding website--it will tell you everything you need to know about the wedding, reception, food, cake, dinner and drinks. You might even get a sneak peek at the wedding dress.
Instead of first, middle and last names of both the bride and the groom . . .
- Use only first names
- Eliminate the parent names of both the bride and the groom
- Add children’s name (if applicable)
- Use nicknames or pet names (be sure everyone is aware of these names--Grandma may not understand her granddaughter is marrying Pooh Bear)
- We’re goin’ to the chapel and we’re gonna get married
Instead of “joined together in holy matrimony” . . .
- Join hands as one
- Seal hearts as one
- Become one in spirit
- Display their love to each other
- As we take this trip of a lifetime
- As we exchange vows
Instead of RSVP . . .
- Let us know you will be attending
- We’ll expect you for dinner and dancing following the ceremony
- Call us if you can come
- Email or reply to a Facebook post
- We have reserved two seats for you
- Be there or be square!
- Post a memory or comment on the wedding blog