THE WORDING
Every paper piece has its purpose—a chance to share beauty, warmth, and all the thoughtful details that guide your guests from first impression to the final farewell.
Here's what you should include:
WEDDING INVITATION ETIQUETTE
SAVE THE DATE
Your Save the Date is the first peek your guests get into your wedding style—a lovely little preview of what’s to come. Beyond sharing the when and where, it sets the tone for your celebration and builds excitement for the day ahead.
Here’s what each part of your Save the Date should include:
Your Names: Keep it simple—first names often feel most natural and personal.
The Date: The most important detail! Be sure the day, month, and year are clearly stated and easy to read.
The Location: A city and state are usually perfect for this early announcement—no need for the full venue name just yet.
A Note: A simple line such as “Invitation to follow” keeps the anticipation going.
Optional Details: Add your wedding website if you have one—it’s a convenient spot for travel info, accommodations, and your story.
FORMAL INVITATION
Your wedding invitation is the heart of your suite—the piece that brings every detail together with elegance and intention. It’s where design and wording meet the experience to come.
Here’s what each part of your Formal Invitation should include:
Your Names: Traditionally the hosts (often parents) are listed first, followed by the couple’s names. Modern couples may choose to feature just their own names for a clean, contemporary feel.
The Invitation Line: This is the statement that invites guests to celebrate—such as “request the honor of your presence” or “joyfully invite you to join them.”
The Date and Time: Write these out in full for a timeless, formal look—“Saturday, the twelfth of October, two thousand twenty-five.”
The Ceremony Location: Include the full venue name and city
(and state if needed).
Reception Information: You can note “Reception to follow” or include a separate card if your reception is held at another location.
Design Details: Your paper, printing method, & embellishments—whether watercolor borders, gold foil, or custom monograms—set the mood for
your entire suite.
FORMAL INVITATION
Your wedding invitation is the heart of your suite—the piece that brings every detail together with elegance and intention. It’s where design and wording meet to tell your story.
Your Names: Traditionally the hosts (often parents) are listed first, followed by the couple’s names. Modern couples may choose to feature just their own names for a clean, contemporary feel.
The Invitation Line: This is the statement that invites guests to celebrate—such as “request the honor of your presence” or “joyfully invite you to join them.”
The Date and Time: Write these out in full for a timeless, formal look—“Saturday, the twelfth of October, two thousand twenty-five.”
The Ceremony Location: Include the full venue name and city (and state if needed).
Reception Information: You can note “Reception to follow” or include a separate card if your reception is held at another location.
Design Details: Your paper, printing method, & embellishments—whether watercolor borders, gold foil, or custom monograms - set the tone for
your entire suite.
RECEPTION
CARD
Your Reception Card is the perfect way to share the celebration details that follow your ceremony, ensuring your guests know exactly where and when to continue the festivities.
Reception Location: Include the full venue name and address, or just the name, city, and state if it’s easily recognizable.
Time of Celebration: If your reception begins at a different time than the ceremony, note it here—such as “Cocktails at half past six, dinner and dancing to follow.”
Additional Notes: You may add a brief line about transportation, parking, or attire if needed.
RECEPTION CARD
Your Reception Card is the perfect way to share the celebration details that follow your ceremony, ensuring your guests know exactly where and when to continue the festivities.
Here’s what your Reception Card should include:
Reception Location: Include the full venue name and address, or just the name, city, and state if it’s easily recognizable.
Time of Celebration: If your reception begins at a different time than the ceremony, note it here—such as “Cocktails at half past six, dinner and dancing to follow.”
Additional Notes: You may add a brief line about transportation, parking, or attire if needed.
DETAILS CARD
Your Details Card is where function meets beauty—it gathers the practical information your guests need while keeping your invitation suite beautifully unified. From fonts to florals, your Details Card should still feel like an extension of your invitation suite that keeps every guest informed with
charm and ease.
Accommodation Information: Share hotel options, room-block details, and booking links to make travel easy for your guests.
Transportation Notes: Include shuttle times, parking information, or directions if your venue is remote or has limited access.
Weekend Events: If you don't plan to include a Weekend Events Card, this is a great place to list any welcome parties, brunches, or additional celebrations not listed on the main invitation.
Attire Guidance: A simple line like “Black tie optional” or “Garden party chic” helps guests feel confident in what to wear.
Wedding Website: If you have one, note the URL here—it’s the perfect place for guests to find full itineraries and updates.
DETAILS CARD
Your Details Card is where function meets beauty—it gathers the practical information your guests need while keeping your invitation suite beautifully unified. From fonts to florals, your Details Card should still feel like an extension of your invitation suite that keeps every guest informed with charm and ease.
Here’s what each part of your Details Card should include:
Accommodation Information: Share hotel options, room-block details, and booking links to make travel easy for your guests.
Transportation Notes: Include shuttle times, parking information, or directions if your venue is remote or has limited access.
Weekend Events: If you don't plan to include a Weekend Events Card, this is a great place to list any welcome parties, brunches, or additional celebrations not listed on the main invitation.
Attire Guidance: A simple line like “Black tie optional” or “Garden party chic” helps guests feel confident in what to wear.
Wedding Website: If you have one, note the URL here—it’s the perfect place for guests to find full itineraries and updates.
Your RSVP Card is a small but mighty piece of your invitation suite—it helps you gather the details you need while giving guests a glimpse of your day’s tone and style. Beyond the classic “accepts with pleasure” or “declines with regret,” RSVP Cards also give your guests an opportunity to indicate their meal selection if needed.
Guest Names: A line for guests to write their names.
Return Details: If mailing, include your return address and postage. For digital RSVPs, provide a clear link or QR code that coordinates with your suite’s design.
Attendance Options: A clear way for guests to indicate whether they’ll be attending—traditional wording or something more playful to match your suite’s personality.
Meal Selections: If you’re offering entrée choices, list them here with a line to indicate the
quantity of each.
RSVP CARD
Response Deadline: Include a “Kindly reply by…” date, typically four to six weeks before the wedding, so you can finalize your
headcount and seating.
RSVP Card
Your RSVP Card is a small but mighty piece of your invitation suite—it helps you gather the details you need while giving guests a glimpse of your day’s tone and style. Beyond the classic “accepts with pleasure” or “declines with regret,” RSVP Cards also give your guests an opportunity to indicate their meal selection if needed.
Here’s what your RSVP Card should include:
Guest Names: A line for guests to write their names.
Attendance Options: A clear way for guests to indicate whether they’ll be attending—traditional wording or something more playful to match your suite’s personality.
Meal Selections: If you’re offering entrée choices, list them here with a line to indicate the quantity of each.
Response Deadline: Include a “Kindly reply by…” date, typically four to six weeks before the wedding, so you can finalize your headcount and seating.
Return Details: If mailing, include your return address and postage. For digital RSVPs, provide a clear link or QR code that coordinates with your suite’s design.
Your Weekend Events Card gives guests a warm preview of all the celebrations surrounding your wedding day—beautifully tying together your full weekend itinerary.
Event Names and Times: List each gathering clearly—Welcome Party, Rehearsal Dinner, Farewell Brunch—along with dates and start times.
WEEKEND EVENTS CARD
Weekend Events: Mention any welcome parties, brunches, or additional celebrations not listed on the main invitation.
Locations: Include the venue name
(and address if needed).
Dress Code or Theme: A short line such as “Cocktail Attire” or “Coastal Casual” for scheduled events helps guests pack and plan with ease.
Optional Notes: Add a brief mention of transportation, RSVP details (if separate from your main card), or your wedding website
for more information.
WEEKEND EVENTS CARD
Your Weekend Events Card gives guests a warm preview of all the celebrations surrounding your wedding day—beautifully tying together your full weekend itinerary.
Here’s what each part of your Weekend Events Card should include:
Event Names and Times: List each gathering clearly—Welcome Party, Rehearsal Dinner, Farewell Brunch—along with dates and start times.
Locations: Include the venue name (and address if needed).
Weekend Events: Mention any welcome parties, brunches, or additional celebrations not listed on the main invitation.
Dress Code or Theme: A short line such as “Cocktail Attire” or “Coastal Casual” for scheduled events helps guests pack and plan with ease.
Optional Notes: Add a brief mention of transportation, RSVP details (if separate from your main card), or your wedding website for more information.
