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Wedding Invitation Messages & Wording: 60 Examples + Free Generator

60 wedding invitation messages to copy, plus a free generator for cards, WhatsApp and email.

A wedding invitation message names the couple and the hosts, then gives the date, time, venue and an RSVP date. On WhatsApp, keep it to about five lines with a map link; on a printed card, use full names and write the date out. Copy one of the 60 messages below, or let the free generator fill in your details.

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Wedding invitation guide

60 wedding invitation messages you can copy

Short, formal, funny, for friends, family, colleagues and more

These 60 wedding invitation messages are ready to copy and send. Swap the words in [brackets] for your own details, or type your names into the generator above and it fills them in for you. There are short ones for WhatsApp, formal ones for printed cards, and lines for friends, family, colleagues and parents.

Short wedding invitation messages

10 messages for WhatsApp and text

Short wedding invitation messages work best on WhatsApp and text. Add the date, time and venue, and you're done.

  1. We're getting married! Join us on [Date] at [Venue]. [Name] & [Name]

  2. You're invited to our wedding: [Date], [Time], [Venue]. See you there!

  3. [Name] and [Name] are tying the knot on [Date]. Come celebrate with us at [Venue].

  4. Two of us, one big day, and a place saved for you. [Date], [Venue].

  5. Our wedding won't feel right without you. [Date], [Time], [Venue].

  6. Save your best smile for [Date]. We're getting married at [Venue]!

  7. Come and watch us say "I do" on [Date] at [Venue].

  8. Good news travels fast: we're getting married on [Date]! Map: [Map link]

  9. Come for the vows, stay for the dinner. [Date], [Time], [Venue].

  10. Please join us as we begin our life together on [Date] at [Venue].

Formal wedding invitation messages

7 messages for printed cards and elders

Formal wording suits printed cards, elders and guests you don't know well. Use full names and write the date out.

  1. Together with their families, [Full name] and [Full name] request the pleasure of your company at their wedding on [Day, Date] at [Time], [Venue], [City].

  2. [Parents' names] request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter [Name] to [Full name] on [Date] at [Time], [Venue].

  3. [Parents' names] request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their son [Name] with [Full name] on [Date] at [Venue], [City].

  4. The [Surname] and [Surname] families cordially invite you to the wedding of [Name] and [Name] on [Date] at [Venue], [City].

  5. You are cordially invited to the marriage of [Full name] and [Full name]. [Date] · [Time] · [Venue]. Kindly reply by [RSVP date].

  6. We request the pleasure of your company as [Name] and [Name] are joined in marriage on [Date] at [Venue], [City]. Dinner to follow.

  7. With joy, [Full name] and [Full name] invite you to witness their marriage on [Date] at [Time], [Venue].

Heartfelt wedding invitation messages

7 warm, personal messages

For the people who have been part of your story. Warm, simple and personal.

  1. You've been part of our story, and we'd love you there for its best chapter. Join us for our wedding on [Date] at [Venue].

  2. There are a few people we want beside us when we say "I do", and you're one of them. [Date], [Venue].

  3. Love brought us here, and the people we love will make the day. Please join us on [Date] at [Venue].

  4. We're starting our life together on [Date], and we'd love to start it with you there. [Venue], [Time].

  5. A wedding is just a day. Sharing it with you makes it a memory. Join [Name] and [Name] on [Date] at [Venue].

  6. Our hearts are full and our families are excited. All that's missing is you. [Date], [Time], [Venue].

  7. Some people make every celebration better. You're one of them. Please come to our wedding on [Date] at [Venue].

Funny wedding invitation messages

6 messages with a little humour

A little humour gets a quick reply. Keep the details clear so the joke doesn't hide the date.

  1. We're getting married, so the food and the dancing are on us. [Date], [Venue]. Don't be late.

  2. After years of "so when is the wedding?", we finally have an answer: [Date], [Venue].

  3. [Name] finally found someone who laughs at their jokes. Celebrate this miracle with us on [Date] at [Venue].

  4. Fair warning: the aunties will ask when you're getting married next. Come anyway! [Date], [Venue].

  5. We said yes to each other. Now you say yes to dinner. [Date], [Time], [Venue].

  6. Our wedding is on [Date]. Your only jobs: eat well, dance badly and smile for the photos. [Venue].

Wedding invitation messages for friends

6 fun messages for your closest people

Friends get the fun version. Add an inside joke, and keep the details clear.

  1. You've seen us through bad dates and late-night calls. Now come and see us get married. [Date], [Venue].

  2. The dance floor is booked, and so are you. Our wedding: [Date], [Time], [Venue].

  3. Our wedding isn't complete without our loudest cheerleader. That's you. [Date], [Venue].

  4. Clear your calendar, pick an outfit and get ready: we're getting married on [Date] at [Venue]!

  5. You knew before anyone else. Be there when it happens. [Date], [Time], [Venue].

  6. Remember when we promised to dance at each other's weddings? It's time. [Date], [Venue].

Wedding invitation messages for family and elders

6 respectful messages, with room for blessings

For grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends. Respectful, with room for blessings.

  1. With the blessings of our elders, we invite you to the wedding of [Name] and [Name] on [Date] at [Venue], [City].

  2. Your blessings have guided us all our lives. Please come and bless us on our wedding day, [Date], at [Venue].

  3. Our family is coming together for a happy occasion. Please join us for the wedding of [Name] and [Name] on [Date], [Time], at [Venue].

  4. Dear [Name], it would mean so much to have you with us at our wedding on [Date] at [Venue]. Please come and bless us.

  5. No family celebration is complete without you. Please join us for [Name] and [Name]'s wedding on [Date] at [Venue].

  6. With love and respect, we invite you and your family to our wedding on [Date] at [Venue]. Your presence will be our greatest blessing.

Wedding invitation messages for colleagues

5 short, polite messages for the team

Keep it short and polite, and send the same message to everyone in the team.

  1. Dear team, I'm getting married on [Date], and I would love you to join us at [Venue], [Time].

  2. I'm happy to share that [Partner's name] and I are getting married. You're warmly invited to our reception on [Date] at [Venue], [City].

  3. You are cordially invited to the wedding of [Name] and [Name] on [Date] at [Venue]. It would be a pleasure to celebrate with you.

  4. Some personal news: I'm getting married! The celebration is on [Date] at [Venue], and it would be lovely to see you there.

  5. Dear [Name], I would be honoured if you could join us for my wedding on [Date] at [Venue], [City].

Wedding invitation messages for a WhatsApp group

4 messages for the family or friends group

For the family group, the school group or the cousins' chat. One message, everyone invited.

  1. Hello everyone! We're getting married on [Date] at [Venue], [City], and you're all invited. Map: [Map link]. Please reply here by [RSVP date] so we can plan.

  2. Family, big news: the wedding is on [Date]! Function timings and venue details will follow here soon. Please keep the dates free.

  3. Friends, it's happening! [Name] and [Name], [Date], [Venue]. Reply with a 🙋 if you're coming.

  4. Thank you all for your wishes! Here are the wedding details: [Date], [Time], [Venue]. Map: [Map link]. See you there!

Wedding invitation messages from parents and siblings

5 messages for a son's, daughter's or sibling's wedding

For a son's, daughter's, sister's or brother's wedding.

  1. With great joy, we invite you to the wedding of our daughter [Name] with [Partner's name] on [Date] at [Venue], [City]. Please come and bless the couple. [Parents' names]

  2. Our son [Name] is getting married to [Partner's name] on [Date]. We would be delighted to have you and your family with us at [Venue].

  3. With the blessings of our elders, we invite you to the wedding of our children, [Name] and [Name], on [Date] at [Venue].

  4. My sister [Name] is getting married to [Partner's name] on [Date]! Please join our family at [Venue] to celebrate. [Your name]

  5. My brother [Name] is marrying [Partner's name] on [Date] at [Venue], and our whole family would love you to be there.

Hinglish wedding invitation messages

4 messages with Hindi words in English letters

Hindi words in English letters, for family and friends who chat this way.

  1. Shaadi mein zaroor aana! [Name] and [Name] are getting married on [Date] at [Venue].

  2. Aapki upasthiti hamare liye sabse bada aashirwad hogi. Please join us for the wedding of [Name] and [Name] on [Date] at [Venue].

  3. Dhol, dance aur dher saara khaana: hamari shaadi mein aapka intezaar rahega! [Date], [Venue].

  4. Rishta pakka, date bhi pakki! Join us for [Name] and [Name]'s wedding on [Date] at [Venue], [City].

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How to write your wedding invitation message

3 steps: add details, choose style, send

  1. Add your details. Names, date and venue, plus who is hosting if you like.

  2. Choose the style. Pick who you're inviting, how you're sending it and the tone. Add your faith for a traditional opening line, or pick "Several functions" to list every function in one message.

  3. Copy and send. Heart your favourites, then copy them or send them on WhatsApp or email. They stay saved on this device for 30 days.

Wedding invitation messages for WhatsApp

Short invites with date, venue and map link

Keep WhatsApp invites short: names, date, time, venue and a map link. Here are five you can copy.

  1. Riya and Arjun are getting married! Join us on Saturday, 12 December, 7 pm, at The Leela Palace, Udaipur. Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/abc

  2. Save your evening for us. Our wedding is on 12 December at 7 pm, The Leela Palace, Udaipur. We can't wait to celebrate with you. Riya & Arjun

  3. With love and blessings, we invite you to our wedding on 12 December, 7 pm, at The Leela Palace, Udaipur. Please reply by 15 November. Riya & Arjun

  4. It's official 💍 Riya and Arjun, Saturday 12 December, The Leela Palace, Udaipur. Dinner and dancing from 7 pm. Will you be there?

  5. A quick reminder: our wedding is tomorrow at 7 pm, The Leela Palace, Udaipur. See you there! Riya & Arjun

WhatsApp invitation format: one detail per line

On WhatsApp, guests read on a small screen, so put each detail on its own line. Pick "WhatsApp or text" in the generator and the first message is laid out like this.

Emojis, links and length

  • Length. Aim for a message that fits on one phone screen without scrolling: about five to eight short lines. Put the names first, then the date, time and venue. If you need more (travel, stay, a different dress code for each function), send the invite first and the details in a second message.
  • Emojis. Use them as labels, not as decoration: 📅 for the date, 🕖 for the time, 📍 for the venue. Guests can then find a detail at a glance. One or two for feeling (💍 🎉) is plenty. For elders, senior colleagues and formal family groups, write "Date:", "Time:" and "Venue:" instead. Emojis can look slightly different on each phone, so never let an emoji replace a word.
  • Bold. Put stars around your names (*Riya & Arjun*) and WhatsApp shows them in bold. Bold one thing only, or nothing stands out.
  • Links. Paste a Google Maps link on its own line (in Maps: Share → Copy link). WhatsApp usually shows a preview for one link, so put the map first if you share more than one.
  • Card images. If you send a printed card as a photo, paste the text as its caption, so guests can copy the address and tap the map.
  • Many guests. A WhatsApp broadcast list sends one message to many people as separate chats, but it only reaches people who have saved your number. Elders still like a personal message.

Wedding invitation quotes

8 short lines to start your card

Start your card or message with a short line. These are free to use.

  • Two hearts, one promise, and a seat saved for you.

  • Every love story is special. Ours would be incomplete without you.

  • We found our forever. Now we'd love you to celebrate it with us.

  • Love brought us together. Family and friends make it complete.

  • Some moments are too happy to celebrate alone.

  • A new beginning, an old promise, and all the people we love.

  • From "hello" to "I do", and you're invited.

  • Our hearts are full. Our table has room for you.

Formal wedding invitation wording

Host lines for every family, plus dates and names

Formal wedding invitation wording starts with the host line: who is inviting the guests. Then come the couple's names, the date and time written out, and the venue. Find your situation below, and swap the words in [brackets] for your details.

Who is hostingHost line
The bride's parents[Bride's parents] request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter [Bride's first name] to [Groom's full name], son of [Groom's parents].
The groom's parents[Groom's parents] request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their son [Groom's first name] with [Bride's full name], daughter of [Bride's parents].
Both sets of parents[Bride's parents] and [Groom's parents] request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their children, [Name] and [Name].
Both families (by surname)The [Surname] and [Surname] families request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of [Name] and [Name].
The couple, with their familiesTogether with their families, [Full name] and [Full name] request the pleasure of your company at their wedding.
The couple[Full name] and [Full name] request the pleasure of your company at their wedding.
Divorced parents[Mother's full name] and [Father's full name] request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter [Name] to [Full name]. (Each parent on their own line. A remarried parent can be listed with their spouse: [Mother's full name] and [Stepfather's full name].)
A parent who has passed away[Mother's full name] requests the pleasure of your company at the marriage of her daughter [Name], daughter of the late [Father's full name], to [Full name]. (Many Indian cards instead open with "With the blessings of the late [Name]".)
Second marriageTogether with their children, [Full name] and [Full name] invite you to celebrate their marriage. (Or simply the couple's line above. A second wedding is usually hosted by the couple.)
Reception only (after a private ceremony or a wedding abroad)[Name] and [Name] were married in a private ceremony on [Date]. Please join us for a reception in their honour on [Date] at [Venue].

Honour or pleasure?

"Request the honour of your presence" is used for ceremonies in a place of worship. "Request the pleasure of your company" is used everywhere else.

Whose name goes first?

On a card from one family, that family's child comes first, with their first name only, because the surname is already in the host line. The other partner gets their full name. When both families or the couple are hosting, either order works. Many Indian families print two versions of the card, one from each side, each with their own child's name first. Whatever you choose, keep the same order everywhere: card, WhatsApp, welcome board.

Should you spell out the date?

On a formal printed card, yes. Write the day, date, year and time in words: "Saturday, the twelfth of December, two thousand twenty-six, at seven o'clock in the evening". Some cards write "two thousand and twenty-six"; both are correct, so just stay consistent. Leave out "pm" and use "in the morning", "in the afternoon" or "in the evening". On WhatsApp and email, numbers are easier to read: "Saturday, 12 December 2026, 7 pm". In the generator, pick "Printed card" and turn on "Write the date and time in words".

From the generator

  1. Mr and Mrs Rajesh Sharma request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Riya to Arjun Mehta, son of Mr and Mrs Vikram Mehta, on Saturday, the twelfth of December, two thousand twenty-six, at seven o'clock in the evening, The Leela Palace, Udaipur.

  2. Mr and Mrs Rajesh Sharma and Mr and Mrs Vikram Mehta request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their children, Riya and Arjun, on Saturday, 12 December 2026, at 7 pm, The Leela Palace, Udaipur.

  3. The Sharma and Mehta families request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of Riya and Arjun on Saturday, 12 December 2026, at 7 pm, The Leela Palace, Udaipur.

Wedding invitation wording by faith and tradition

Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jain and interfaith

Many families open the invitation with a traditional line and a blessing. Pick your faith in the generator and it adds them for you. Here is the first message it writes for each, for a formal card to family and elders.

  • Hindu:

    Shri Ganeshaya Namah With the blessings of Lord Ganesha and our elders, we request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of Riya Sharma and Arjun Mehta on Saturday, 12 December 2026, at 7 pm, The Leela Palace, Udaipur.

  • Muslim (Nikah):

    Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem With the blessings of Allah, we request the pleasure of your company at the Nikah of Aisha Khan and Kabir Siddiqui on Saturday, 12 December 2026, at 7 pm, Taj Krishna, Hyderabad. Your presence and duas will mean a great deal to us.

  • Sikh (Anand Karaj):

    Ik Onkar With the blessings of Waheguru, we request the honour of your presence at the Anand Karaj of Simran Kaur and Harpreet Singh on Saturday, 12 December 2026, at 10 am, Gurdwara Sahib, Amritsar.

  • Christian:

    Love is patient, love is kind. (1 Corinthians 13:4) By the grace of God, Maria Pereira and Joel Fernandes request the honour of your presence at their wedding on Saturday, 12 December 2026, at 4 pm, St Mary's Church, Goa.

  • Jain:

    Jai Jinendra With the blessings of Bhagwan Mahavir and our elders, we request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of Khushi Shah and Parth Jain on Saturday, 12 December 2026, at 7 pm, Rajpath Club, Ahmedabad.

  • Interfaith:

    Two families, two traditions and one love. Riya and Daniel invite you to their wedding on Saturday, 12 December, 7 pm, at The Leela Palace, Udaipur.

Families and regions word these lines differently, so check the opening line with your elders before you print.

Invitation messages for Indian wedding functions

Roka, haldi, mehendi, sangeet

  • Roka:

    With the blessings of our families, we invite you to the roka ceremony of Riya and Arjun on 15 August, 11 am.

  • Haldi:

    Come get covered in turmeric and love 💛 Haldi for Riya and Arjun, 11 December, 10 am. Wear yellow!

  • Mehendi:

    Henna, music and happy hearts. Join us for Riya and Arjun's mehendi on 10 December, 4 pm.

  • Sangeet:

    Get your dancing shoes ready! Riya and Arjun's sangeet is on 11 December, 7 pm.

All functions in one message

Most families send one WhatsApp message with every function and its timing. Pick "Several functions" in the generator, add a date and time for each, and it lays them out like this.

  1. With the blessings of our elders, we invite you to celebrate the wedding of Riya and Arjun with us. 💛 Haldi: Friday, 11 December, 10 am 🌿 Mehendi: Friday, 11 December, 4 pm 💃 Sangeet: Friday, 11 December, 8 pm 💍 Wedding: Saturday, 12 December, 7 pm 🥂 Reception: Sunday, 13 December, 7 pm 📍 The Leela Palace, Udaipur 🗺️ Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/abc ✅ RSVP by 15 November Your presence and blessings will mean the world to us. Riya & Arjun

Engagement invitation messages

For engagement parties and roka

  1. Riya and Arjun are engaged! Join us for our engagement celebration on Sunday, 20 September, 6 pm, at The Oberoi, Mumbai.

  2. With the blessings of our families, we invite you to the engagement of Riya and Arjun on 20 September, 6 pm, at The Oberoi, Mumbai.

  3. We said yes! 💍 Come raise a glass with Riya and Arjun on 20 September, 7 pm, at our place.

Save the date wording

Names, date and place, invitation to follow

Send a save the date 6 to 8 months before the wedding, or earlier for a destination wedding. It only needs names, date and place.

  1. Save the date: Riya and Arjun, 12 December 2026, Udaipur. Invitation to follow.

  2. We're getting married! Please save 12 December 2026 for our wedding in Udaipur. Formal invitation to follow.

  3. Mark your calendar 📅 Riya & Arjun, 12.12.2026, Udaipur.

  4. Pack your bags: our destination wedding is on 12 December 2026 in Udaipur. Details to follow.

Reception invitation wording

Including reception-only wording

  1. Mr and Mrs Vikram Mehta request the pleasure of your company at the wedding reception of their son Arjun and Riya on Sunday, 13 December 2026, at 7 pm, The Leela Palace, Udaipur.

  2. Dinner, dancing and celebrations: join Riya and Arjun at their wedding reception on 13 December, 7 pm.

  3. Reception only: Riya and Arjun were married in a small family ceremony. Please join us to celebrate on 20 December, 7 pm, at The Taj, Delhi.

RSVP, dress code and gift wording

RSVP, dress code, adults only, gifts

RSVPKindly reply by 15 November to Neha on 98xxxxxx10.
RSVP (casual)Let us know you're coming by 15 November!
Dress codeDress code: festive Indian. / Black tie optional.
Adults onlyWe love your little ones, but our celebration will be adults only.
Plus-oneWe have reserved one seat in your honour.
GiftsYour presence is the only gift we need. / If you'd like to give a gift, our registry is at [link].

Thank you messages for wedding guests

Short notes to send after the wedding

  1. Thank you for being part of our wedding day. Your love and blessings made it unforgettable. Riya & Arjun

  2. We're still smiling from our wedding weekend. Thank you for celebrating with us, and for your beautiful gift.

  3. Thank you for dancing, laughing and celebrating with us. We couldn't have asked for better people around us.

6 tips for wedding invitation messages

When to send, what to include…

  1. Send at the right time. Save the dates 6 to 8 months before, invitations 6 to 8 weeks before, and a reminder 1 or 2 days before.

  2. Keep WhatsApp short. One detail per line, a map link, and no more than one screen.

  3. Write the date out on cards. "Saturday, 12 December 2026" reads better than 12/12/26 and can't be misread abroad.

  4. Always add an RSVP date. It helps with catering and seating.

  5. Name the hosts. It tells guests who is inviting them, which matters to elders.

  6. Same guests for every function? Send one message with all the timings. If the guest lists differ, send one message per function.

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