Modern Wedding Invitation Wording Examples

Informal Modern Wedding Invitation Examples

If you want to keep things simple and informal for your big day, set the tone with unique wedding invitation wording that doesn't sound stuffy. You'll notice informal touches like dates written as numbers, hosts' names omitted, and more. These examples are perfect for backyard weddings, destination events, or even second weddings.

Please Join Us

Please join us to celebrate the wedding of

Sammi Black & Simon Williams

Saturday, the 13th of June

At four o'clock in the afternoon

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Chaska, Minnesota

Followed by cocktails

Tying the Knot

Samantha & Simon

Are tying the knot!

Please join us in celebrating

Saturday, June 13th

At 4pm

The Seaside Resort

Sarasota, Florida

Dinner and drinks to follow

Simply Getting Married

Samantha & Simon

Are getting married!

Together with our families,

We hope you can join us to celebrate.

June 13th at 4 p.m.

22456 Summerhall Place

Page, Arizona

Please stay for our wedding picnic!

Minimalist and Modern

Samantha

&

Simon

Please join us

Saturday, June 13, 2020

Queen of the Seas

Formal Wording Examples for Modern Wedding Invitations

For a more formal touch that still feels modern, wording can include the hosts' names and spelled-out dates and times. You'll also see full names for the bride and groom. However, these examples prove that formal doesn't have to mean traditional.

With Great Joy

With great joy,

John and Vivian Black

Request the pleasure of your company

At the marriage of their daughter

Samantha Lynn Black

To

Simon James Williams

Saturday, the thirteenth of June

At four o'clock in the afternoon

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

Chaska, Minnesota

Dinner and drinks to follow

Invite You to Celebrate

John & Vivian Black

&

Aaron & Aurora Williams

Invite you to celebrate

The wedding of their children

Samantha Lynn Black

&

Simon James Williams

Saturday, the thirteenth of June

At four o'clock in the afternoon

The High Museum of Art

Atlanta, Georgia

Black tie reception to follow

First Names First

Samantha & Simon

Samantha Lynn Black

&

Simon James Williams

Request the pleasure of your company

Saturday, the thirteenth of June, two thousand twenty

At four o'clock in the afternoon

Missouri Botanical Garden

St. Louis, Missouri

Reception to follow

Would Love Your Company

Together with their families,

Samantha Black & Simon Williams

Would love your company as they exchange marriage vows

Saturday, the thirteenth of June

At four o'clock in the afternoon

Smith Memorial Chapel

Riverside, California

Cocktails and dancing to follow

Modern Wedding Invitation Wording Template

Use this helpful modern invitation wording template to make your own wedding invitations. Simply insert the names of the bride and groom, as well as the wedding details. You'll have a thoroughly modern invitation that's uniquely yours.

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How to Format a Modern Wedding Invitation

Formatting is more flexible for a modern wedding invitation, but you should still follow the proper rules of etiquette. Just like your save-the-date cards, your invitation needs to give guests the information they need to plan for your event. Here's how to do it.

Decide Whether to Include the Hosts

While a traditional invitation includes the names of the hosts, it's up to you whether you include them in a modern invitation. If you do plan to include the hosts, keep these tips in mind:

• Skip the Mr. and Mrs. for a more modern touch and simply use the full names.
• If both sets of parents are contributing, list everyone on the invitation.
• For weddings hosted by the bride and groom and their parents, use the line "together with their families" or "together with their parents."
• Generally, the bride's parents are listed first.

Request Guests' Company

There are lots of ways to phrase it, but your invitation should include a clear request for guests to attend. Often, this is included after the names of the hosts. In the case of informal invitations, you could start off with this line. You can even add a quote or wedding saying to supplement the simple request for company.

Include the Names of the Couple

You also need to include the names of the people getting married. In a modern invitation, there are lots of ways you can format the names. Keep these tips in mind:

• The bride's name usually goes first.
• Informal invitations may just include the first names, but more formal ones should include full names.
• Modern invitations do not usually include the titles of the bride and groom.
• For a same-sex wedding, use alphabetical order to arrange the names of the couple.

Date, Time, and Place

At minimum, guests need to know when and where to show up for the wedding. Include the date and time, but your formality level can dictate whether you spell out the numbers or write the numerals.

For place, you should include the information the guest will need to get there, such as an address or the name of a building. Spell out the state rather than using an abbreviation. Most invitations do not include a zip code.

Reception or Party Information

Near the bottom of the invitation wording, include the details about the reception or party that may follow. Give guests a clue about whether to expect dinner, what to wear, how formal it might be, and any other helpful information. If you have a dress code, such as black tie, be sure to include that here.

All About Tone

Just like words of congratulations for a wedding, invitations are all about tone. Keeping it simple and straight-forward gives the invitation a contemporary feeling, perfect if you are having a modern wedding.