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One of the first aspects of your wedding planning that visitors will see is the invitations.

Invitations are your first chance to showcase your style and convey the mood of the wedding to your guests.

Every couple is a lovely fusion of traditions and values. Each aspect of their connection that makes it unique should be reflected in the invitation suite’s finer aspects.

Our guide covers a range of wording options to create a luxury feel in addition to reflecting your sentiments to move and delight your guests. We will start by discussing the best high-end wedding stationery for your luxury wedding for an elegant first impression.

  1. Luxury Wedding Invitation Stationery
  2. Wedding Invitation Wording Etiquette
  3. What Information to Include in Wedding Invitations
  4. Wedding Invitation Wording Examples
  5. Wedding Invitation Frequently Asked Questions

Luxury Wedding Invitation Stationery

Luxury wedding invitations

We all know wedding invitations are not just envelopes with a card inside. Of course, they can be, but it’s also about paying attention to detail.

There are several design options, so you do not need boring invitations to be classy. Here are the essential items your invitation suite should not go without.

Invitation: The invitation is the most crucial piece of the entire suite. This document contains all the information for your guests and includes all the specifics for your big day. The host line, request line, bride’s and groom’s names, date and time, the name and address of the venue, and a reception line are all included on the invitation.

RSVP card: The second-most significant card in the suite is the response card or RSVP. This component asks the guest if they will be in attendance at the ceremony or not. If relevant, a response title, reply by date, m-line, accepts/regrets, and meal selections are all included on this card.

Large enclosure: The large enclosure is used for extra but essential information such as travel info or a schedule of events. It can also be used as a map or to organize smaller pieces of information. Essentially, you can use the large enclosure for any extra information that will not fit in the invitation card.

Small enclosure: The small enclosure is usually used for reception information, but it also works well for websites, registers, parking directions, and appropriate attire.

Belly band: A 1.5” belly band holds all the pieces together within the envelope. This piece is personalized with your choice of color and the couple’s names.

Envelope: The envelope is what will protect all the items in the invitation suite. You can either have a single or double envelope. Although the single envelope is the more popular option, it does not offer as much protection as the double envelope.

Therefore, the double envelope is preferable if your invitation suite is a little bulky or if you are sending out invitations to distant places.

Wedding Invitation Wording Etiquette

Wedding invitation package

Elegant weddings tend to be more traditional. As such, they follow specific rules of etiquette, which you cannot forget in the wording of the invitation letters. Here are the basic rules you should follow:

Prioritize Concise Communication Over Flamboyance

Be as brief as possible. Your guests must have access to all the necessary information they require to attend your wedding. Therefore, there is no need to fill your invitations with text that could distract them and make them miss anything crucial.

Clarity is paramount, so only provide the pertinent information and save the rest for your wedding website or insert cards. In this case, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Include the Names of the Hosts

The name of the person hosting or paying for the wedding is traditionally included in the wedding invitations.

Today, these hosts could be the couple themselves, parents, the community, church, or a combination of these. It’s polite and expected to thank everyone who helped make your special day possible, either by name or in the form of a brief sentence. We will explain this in the Wedding Invitation Wordings Examples section below.

Reflect the Luxurious Essence of Your Ceremony

Express the mood and formality of the occasion with the language used in your wedding invites. Since you want guests to dress elegantly, opt for traditional wording. Avoid contemporary and lighthearted word choices because you don’t want to sound casual.

If you don’t want to explicitly state that you are aiming for a more sophisticated vibe for your wedding, choosing the right type of phrasing is essential.

Separate Extra Information From the Invitation Card

You should not include specific details in a wedding invitation suite. Your registry information, for instance, should never be featured. Instead, send an insert card with a link to your wedding webpage.

Additionally, you can use an insert card for information that does not fit your wedding invitations, such as certain venue etiquette.

What Information to Include in Wedding Invitations

What counts as extra information? What details must never be missing on a wedding invitation? Although it seems simple, poor sifting of what should and should not be on your wedding card could give the wrong impression.

Here’s the most crucial information to include in your wedding invitation:

The Host Line

You should mention the event hosts in the opening line of a wedding invitation. If more than one party is hosting, you should only include names if you want official invites. You can skip this line if the couple is hosting the wedding themselves.

An Explicit Request to Attend

The most important part of your invitation is the request to attend. Let the person you invite know precisely what they are being invited to and who is inviting them. Use their name to make it feel personal, and to let them know their presence, in particular, will make the event complete.

Although this part will be made up of a few simple phrases, you must be careful to ensure that you hit all the relevant points with just enough words. Be concise as possible, but do not forget to pull on those heartstrings.

Wedding Invitation guide

The Couple’s Names

The couples’ names must be written out in a bold and different font, or just in bold. Make them pop out because these are the most important people of the day. The bride’s name is often written first, but this is not a rule set in stone.

Save the date invitation

The Venue

When describing the location of your wedding, be as exact as you can by mentioning the state and zip code as well as the venue’s name and complete street address. Include the country’s name if your wedding is in a foreign country.

To avoid your guests getting lost, visitors must know precisely where they are supposed to be. Specific venue information will give them enough time to plan any necessary travel and lodging. Even if you plan to provide transport, let them know where they will be taken.

The Date and Time

Be as formal and concise as you can when announcing the wedding date and time. Allow no room for misinterpretation.

While figures are frequently used on modern invitations, traditional wedding invitation language calls for the date and time format to be spelled out in full. You will still come across as elegant in this situation by using a little modern formatting.

Make sure the typeface you chose is legible if you’re using figures because some fonts make certain numbers look similar. You could also use figures and words to ensure everyone interprets the right time.

The Dress Code

Dress code information isn’t compulsory, but it can be beneficial. Some people prefer to allow the tone of the card to do the speaking for them when it comes to this aspect.

If you feel many guests may misinterpret the dress code, you can state it in the lower corner or center it at the bottom of the invite. You can also put this information on your wedding website or on a details card.

Reception Details

Lastly, let visitors know if the ceremony and reception will be held at the same venue. You can simply say, “Reception to follow,” if that’s the case. If it’s somewhere else, you can mention it on the invitation or on a separate details card.

Wedding Invitation Wording Examples

What exactly will a wedding invitation look like, since we have covered all the dos and don’ts? Let’s put all we have learned to practice by giving some examples.

Couple Hosting

When a couple chooses to host their wedding, use this format:

The honor of your presence is requested at
the marriage of
Helen Byers
and
Marty Smith
Saturday, 9th July
2022
05:30 P.M
Castle Gardens
900 Third Avenue
CityVille, Green State
Reception to follow

The places used here are all fictional. In the actual invitation, use real place names.

Couple’s Parents Hosting

In some weddings, both the bride and the groom’s parents will host the wedding-

Mr. & Mrs. Byers
and Mr. & Mrs. Smith
request the honor of your company
at the marriage of their children
Helen Byers
&
Marty Smith
Saturday, 9th July
2022
05:30 P.M
Castle Gardens
900 Third Avenue
CityVille, Green State
Seattle, Washington
Reception to follow

Bride’s Parents Hosting

Alternatively, and most traditionally, the bride’s parents will host the wedding on their own:

Mr. & Mrs. Byers
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Helen Byers
to
Marty Smith
Saturday, 9th July
2022
05:30 P.M
Castle Gardens
900 Third Avenue
CityVille, Green State
Reception To Follow

Groom’s Parents Hosting

When the groom’s parents host the wedding, use his format:

Mr. & Mrs. Smith
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of
Helen Byers
to their son
Marty Smith
Saturday, 9th July
2022
05:30 P.M
Castle Gardens
900 Third Avenue
CityVille, Green State
Reception To Follow

Couple and Parents Hosting

There are also occasions when both parents and the couple host the wedding. Most people struggle with formatting this kind of invitation, but here is a simple example-

Together with
Mr. & Mrs. Byers and Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Helen Byers
&
Marty Smith
request the honor of your company
at the celebration of their union
Saturday, 9th July
2022
05:30 P.M
Castle Gardens
900 Third Avenue
CityVille, Green State
Reception To Follow

You can replace the part after “Together with…” with any party that contributed towards the hosting of the wedding.

Wedding Invitations Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions we get about luxury wedding invitations.

What Should Not Be Included in Luxury Wedding Invitations?

Do not use any unnecessary words or informal word choices. Be as concise as possible. Avoid using discriminatory language such as ‘Adults Only’.

Simply imply these standards because stating them will make the guests associate you with negativity, even if they agree. Also, there may be logical explanations for non-compliance, and you may come across as uncompassionate by setting complex rules.

Do Luxury Wedding Invitations Have a Specific Color Palette?

There are no restrictions. Your invitations should simply match your wedding’s color scheme. If your colors are bold and you worry about getting the right aesthetic, stick to neutral colors and a few scattered hints of the overall color scheme.