The best phrases for wedding invitations

Whether it’s a casual celebration or a lavish wedding, creating wedding invitations is a very exciting step when organising your big day.

Once you’ve settled on the design of your wedding invitations, it’s time to sit down and start thinking about your message. But, what do you write on a wedding card? First, you need to consider whether you want to keep the wording classic and traditional or be more creative and fun.

Whatever style you choose, the most important rule of all is to create a wedding invitation that represents you and your partner (and communicates the vital details of the event). So, feel totally free to take inspiration from the following phrases for wedding invitations to create your own.

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1. Basic information

The truth is, the etiquette rules for wedding card messages aren’t that complicated. In fact, the rules are much simpler and more straightforward than you think, and they’re just there to serve as a guide.

Anyway, we can’t forget that the wedding invitation message has an informative function and there’s information that shouldn’t be missing:

• Who is hosting
• The invitation to come to the wedding
• The names of the bride and groom and contact telephone numbers
• The date and time
• The venue
• RSVP deadline

2. Important rules

It’s your day and the wedding invitation wording should represent you as a couple. That’s why we encourage you to write something original on your invitation, as long as it’s true to your essence.

3. Extra details for wedding invitation wording

The basics we mentioned above are essential and should be clearly included in your invitation. To make your wedding card messages even more helpful and personal, we also recommend adding a few extra details where possible, such as:

• Directions, maps and clarifications of all kinds: especially for those guests who are travelling to the wedding and need more specific information
• Transport: if you’re going to provide a coach or other means of transport for your guests, tell them exactly when and where they will be picked up/dropped off
• Dietary requirements: ask guests to inform you of any dietary requirements or restrictions when they RSVP
• Gift list: some people choose to add this detail to their invitation, in the form of a gift list, bank details or a brief note that says: “no gifts please”
• The dress code.

So, now that all that’s left is to start writing, here are some ideas for your wedding card message.

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Classic wedding invitation messages

If you want your wedding invitation messages to have a classic feel, the text should be similar to the wedding detail design.

You can design and create your wedding invitations [here], and choose from many backgrounds, colours, illustrations and fonts.

Here’s some inspiration for classic invitations:

“It will be an honor for us to share this important day with you”

“We have the pleasure of inviting you to celebrate the most significant day of our lives”

“We will be very happy to have you by our side on this important date”

“We look forward to celebrating the union of our lives with you”

Original wedding card messages

Adding a special phrase or an original quote to your wedding invitations can make them unique and memorable. Words have the power to move, so we encourage you to be as original as possible and leave your guests speechless. But what to write in a wedding card in an original way?

Here are some examples to spark your imagination.

1. Use romantic film quotes

If your wedding day were to be shown on the big screen, what film would it be? Is there a film that represents you and your partner? Some film quotes are well-known enough to add to your wedding card messages and are sure to bring lots of smiles to this original wedding detail.

“I want all of you, forever, you and me, every day.” – The Notebook

“When you realise you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” – When Harry Met Sally

“Let us be one mind, one soul. Let us make our vow. Only death will part us now.” – West Side Story

“I will have poetry in my life. And adventure. And love. Love above all. Love that strikes life down, the big unruly, ungovernable riot of the heart.” – Shakespeare in Love

“The best kind of love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more.” – The Notebook

“The greatest thing you’ll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return.” – Moulin Rouge

“I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.” – The Lord of the Rings
“With the whole world crumbling, we pick this time to fall in love.” – Casablanca

2. Use funny phrases

If you’d like to skip the traditional wording or mix things up with something more fun, try adding a funny wedding invitation message along with illustrations, backgrounds, and colours. You can create your custom wedding invitations here. Here are some examples:

“Get dressed up, we’re getting married! We have everything… the suit, the car, the photographer, the restaurant, the flowers… But we’re missing the most important thing: Having you with us on this special day!”

“Love can’t wait (and neither can the beer, it’s getting warm). We’re waiting for you!”

“We’ve been together for half our lives and we want to celebrate in style with the most incredible wedding you’ve ever been to and we don’t want you to miss it. We’re getting married on the [day, time and venue].”

“After X years, X months and X days we’ve finally decided, we’re getting married! And we want you to be there to have a great time and enjoy every minute. Note down the date and venue, don’t miss it!”

“Got anything planned for [date]? Well, note this date down in your diary because you’re going to the funniest and most unforgettable wedding you’ve ever been to, you can’t miss it!”

“We know, we’ve got ourselves into a right mess, but we just love a party too much and we’re sure ours will be the best, note down the date!”

3. Use song lyrics

Music is often called the universal language because it can convey emotions and ideas that words sometimes cannot.

Get your guests in the mood by adding a verse from your favourite song to the wedding card message.

“Give me your hand and let’s go around the world.” – Calle 13

“Love, I say love and it sounds different.” – Miguel Bosé

“I wish I were the air that escapes from your laugh.” – Alejandro Sanz

“For my dreams did come true when I looked at you.” – Steve Wonder

“Not for just an hour, not for just a day, not for just a year, but always” – Ella Fitzgerald

“All of me loves all of you. Love your curves and all your edges, all your perfect imperfections.” – John Legend

“I could make you happy, make your dreams come true. Nothing that I wouldn’t do. Go to the ends of the earth for you to make you feel my love.“ – Bob Dylan

“Take my hand, take my whole life too. For I can’t help falling in love with you.” – Elvis Presley

4. Use romantic literary texts

If there’s a book or author that represents you as a couple, this idea is perfect for creating your wedding card messages here. Literature is full of romantic phrases, and there’s bound to be one you always remember. Here are some examples:

“When we first saw each other, we did nothing but remind each other. Although it may seem absurd to you, I have cried when I became aware of my love for you, for not having loved you all my life.” – Antonio Machado

“Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind.” – William Shakespeare

“When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too.” – Paulo Coelho.

“Love is the poetry of the senses.” – Honoré de Balzac

“Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.” – Paulo Coelho

“Only love can help us live.” – Oscar Wilde.

“When love is happy, it leads the soul to sweetness and kindness.” – Victor Hugo.

The key is to choose words that truly reflect who you are and the love you’re celebrating – because your wedding is a celebration of your unique story. By adding a personal touch, you make your guests feel like they’re not just invited, but an essential part of the adventure too.

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