Writing A Wedding Invitation Letter To Relatives

A wedding invitation letter is a special and personal way to invite your relatives to your wedding. It should be written with love and sincerity and include all the important details such as the names of the couple, their parents' names, the wedding date, time, and venue. The tone should be warm and polite, and it's a good idea to ask for an RSVP within a few days. Here are some samples to help you get started.

[Your name and address]

[Date]

[Name of invitee(s)

Address of invitee(s)]

Dear [name of invitee(s)],

We are thrilled to invite you to our wedding celebration as we want to share this special day with our closest relatives.

[Your name] and [partner's name] are getting married on [date] at [time] at [venue]. We kindly request the honour of your presence and ask that you arrive at least two days before the wedding.

We would be delighted if you could join us and share in our happiness as we begin our new lives together. We look forward to receiving your favourable reply soon.

Thank you, and we hope to see you there.

Yours sincerely,

[Your name and signature]

The request to come to the wedding

"The honour of your presence is requested at the wedding of..."

"We request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of..."

"Together with their families/parents, [bride] and [groom] invite you to share in the joy of their wedding day..."

"We would love for you to join us at the celebration of our marriage..."

"You are invited to celebrate with us as we exchange our wedding vows..."

"Please be our guest as we unite in marriage..."

This section of the invitation can be tailored to include the names of the couple, the date and time, and the location of the wedding. It sets the tone for the entire event and should reflect the personalities and style of the couple.

The names of the couple

Sample Wedding Invitation Letter for US Visa Application

Dear [Consulate Officer],

I am writing to request a tourist visa for my [relation to you], [Name of Relative], who resides at [address]. I am a United States citizen, and I kindly request that you grant [him/her] a visa so that [he/she] may visit me in the United States from [date of entry] to [date of exit]. During this time, [Name of Relative] will stay with me at my home, located at the following address: [your address].

I will be responsible for all accommodation expenses during [his/her] stay, and I can assure you that [Name of Relative] will return to [hisher] home country before the visa expires. I have not seen [him/her] in [length of time], and I am eager to welcome [him/her] to the United States and show [him/her] around [city and state].

Thank you for your kind consideration of this request.

Sincerely,

[Your Name]

[Your Address]

[Your Contact Information]

Sample Wedding Invitation Letter to Relative

Dear [Name of Relative],

You are cordially invited to the wedding celebration of [names of the couple], taking place on [date] at [time] at [venue name and address]. We would be honoured by your presence as we exchange our vows and begin our new life together.

The ceremony will be followed by a reception at the same location, where we will enjoy dinner, dancing, and merriment. We hope you will be able to join us for this special occasion and look forward to sharing this memorable day with you.

With love,

[Names of the Couple]

Additional Information to Include:

• A copy of your identification or passport
• Proof of residence, such as homeownership or a rental agreement
• Travel itinerary or a list of planned activities during the trip

Reception information

The reception details can be included on a separate card or printed on the wedding invitation itself. If the ceremony and reception are at the same venue, you can simply write, "Reception to follow" or "Dinner and dancing to follow". If the reception is at a different location, include the venue name and address on a separate line.

If the reception is not immediately following the ceremony, include the time. For example, "Reception at 6:30 p.m." or "Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 p.m."

If the reception is at the same venue but will be held a few hours after the ceremony, you can write something like, "Join us for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner and dancing."

If the reception is at a different venue, you can include the address and write something like, "Join us for dinner and dancing at [address]" or "Join us for festivities at [address]."

If you are not serving a full meal, you can write something like, "Join us after the ceremony for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and dancing".

• "Reception immediately following the ceremony"
• "Dinner and dancing to follow"
• "Cake, punch, and merriment to follow"
• "Feasting and merriment to follow"
• "Dining, dancing, and happily ever after to follow"
• "Join us for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and dancing at [address]"

Date, time, and venue

The date, time, and venue of the wedding should be spelled out in full. For example, if your ceremony is on the fifteenth of September, two thousand and twenty-four, at half after four o'clock in the afternoon, the wording should be:

"Saturday, the fifteenth of September, two thousand and twenty-four, at half after four o'clock in the afternoon".

The day of the week and the month should be capitalised, and the year should be in lowercase. There is no "and" when spelling out the year.

The time of day should be spelled out as "four o'clock" or "half after four o'clock". Evening begins at five o'clock. From noon until four o'clock is considered the afternoon.

4:00 p.m. can be spelled out as:

• Four o'clock (traditional)
• Four o'clock in the afternoon (also acceptable)
• 4:00 p.m. (informal)
• 4:00 p.m. in the afternoon (informal)

4:30 p.m. can be spelled out as:

• Half after four o'clock (traditional)
• Half past four o'clock (also acceptable)
• Four-thirty in the afternoon (also acceptable)
• 4:30 p.m. (informal)

List the ceremony venue as follows: "Venue Name" on one line, "City, State" on the following line. For formal weddings, the state name is usually spelled out.

The venue's street address is traditionally not included unless the venue is a private residence. Zip codes are not usually included.

If the reception will be at the same location as the ceremony, you can simply say, "Reception to follow" or "Dinner and dancing to follow". If the reception is at a different location, you can list the venue on the following line or on a separate insert card, called a reception card.

• Reception immediately following the ceremony
• Dinner and dancing to follow
• Cake, punch, and merriment to follow (if you’re not serving a full meal)
• Feasting and merriment to follow
• Dining, dancing, and happily ever after to follow

A warm opening

A wedding is a joyous occasion and a great reason to bring family and friends together. A warm opening to your wedding invitation is a great way to set the tone for your celebration and personally invite your loved ones to be a part of your special day. Here are some ideas for a warm opening for your wedding invitation:

"It is with great joy that we invite you to share in our happiness as we exchange our marriage vows/celebrate our wedding."

"We are thrilled to come together as one and would be honoured if you could join us on our special day."

"With hearts full of happiness and love, we invite you to be a part of our wedding celebration."

"We are delighted to invite you to witness our union and join us as we exchange our wedding vows."

"Together with our families, we invite you to share in the joy of our wedding day."

"With great pleasure, we invite you to celebrate with us as we unite in marriage."

"We would love for you to be a part of our wedding celebration and share in our happiness."

"It would mean the world to us if you could join us as we begin our new life together."

"We are overjoyed to invite you to our wedding and hope you can join us for this special occasion."

"As we unite in marriage, we would be honoured to have you there to share in our joy."

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