Junior Rasmussen
Wedding invitation emails can be a great way to save resources, experiment with design, and track RSVPs effortlessly. When creating your email invitations, it is important to include relevant information and make the design reflect the overall style of the wedding.
- A clear subject line that includes the couple's names, the event, and the wedding date.
- A header that grabs the recipient's attention and states the purpose of the email.
- The time, date, and year of the wedding ceremony.
- The venue location and address.
- RSVP instructions, such as a form on a wedding website or an AMP form directly in the email.
- A gift registry or a statement indicating that the couple prefers donations to a charity.
- Dress code specifications, including the theme if applicable.
Additionally, you may want to include a photo of the couple, a colour palette that matches the wedding theme, and relevant imagery or personalisation to make the email more engaging and reflective of the couple's personality.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Host names | Names of the hosts (who is paying for the wedding) |
| Warm invitation sentence | "We invite you to share in our joy" |
| Couple's names | Names of the couple getting married |
| Date and time of the wedding | Date and time of the wedding ceremony |
| Location of the ceremony and reception | Venue location |
| RSVP card or instructions for a digital RSVP | RSVP instructions |
What You'll Learn
Honoring deceased parents
When it comes to honouring deceased parents in a wedding invitation, there are a few ways to go about it. Here are some examples of how to word the invitation, depending on your specific situation:
Honouring a Deceased Parent:
If one of your parents has passed away, you can include them in the invitation by using the following format:
> [Your name]
> child of [surviving parent's name] and the late [deceased parent's name]
> [Your name]
> child of [your parent's name] and [your parent's name]
> request the honour of your presence at their marriage.
For example:
> Lauren Martinez, daughter of Robert Martinez and the late Marta Martinez, and John Smith, son of Michael and Elizabeth Smith, request the honour of your presence at their marriage.
Honouring Both Deceased Parents:
If both of your parents are deceased, you can follow a similar format and list both parents as "late" to honour their memory:
> [Your name]
> child of the late [parent's name] and [parent's name]
> [Your name]
> child of [parent's name] and [parent's name]
> request the honour of your presence at their marriage.
Honouring a Deceased Parent with a Surviving Remarried Parent:
If one parent has passed away, and the surviving parent has remarried, you can include both your biological parent and step-parent in the invitation:
> [Your name]
> child of [parent's name] and [step-parent's name]
> the late [deceased parent's name]
> [Your name]
> child of [parent's name] and [parent's name]
> request the honour of your presence at their marriage.
Not Including Deceased Parents:
If your parent(s) passed away a long time ago, or you simply don't want to include them in the invitation, that is also perfectly acceptable. You can choose to list other surviving family members, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, or another guardian, or you may choose not to include any parents at all. Remember, there are many other ways to honour your deceased parent(s) during the wedding ceremony and reception.
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Divorced parents
If your parents are divorced, there are a few ways you can word your wedding invitations. Here are some examples to help you navigate this situation:
Both Parents are Hosting:
If both of your parents are contributing to the wedding financially but are divorced, you can word the invitation as follows:
> Along with Mr. & Mrs. [Father's Name] [Mother's Name]
> requests the honor of your presence
> at the marriage of their children
> on [date and time]
> at [address]
Including Both Divorced Parents:
If you want to include both of your divorced parents on the invitation, it is best to list them on separate lines. The mother's name typically comes first. Here's an example:
> Dr. [Mother's Name] and Mr. [Father's Name]
> invite you to the marriage of their daughter
> on [date and time]
> at [address]
Including Step-parents:
If you have step-parents and want to include them on the invitation, there are a few ways to do so. Here are some examples:
Including Your Stepdad:
> [Stepdad's Name] and [Mother's Name]
> invite you to the marriage of [Mother's Name] daughter
> on [date and time]
> at [address]
And if you want to include your biological father as well:
> Along with [Stepdad's Name] and [Mother's Name]
> [Father's Name]
> invites you to the marriage of their daughter
> on [date and time]
> at [address]
Including Your Stepmom:
> [Father's Name] and [Stepmom's Name]
> request the honor of your presence
> at the marriage of [Father's Name] daughter
> on [date and time]
> at [address]
And if you want to include your mother as well:
> [Father's Name] and [Stepmom's Name]
> along with [Mother's Name]
> request the honor of your presence
> at the marriage of their daughter
> on [date and time]
> at [address]
Multiple Sets of Step-parents:
If you have multiple sets of step-parents and want to include everyone, you can use a phrase like "together with their families" to keep the invitation uncluttered. Here's an example:
> Together with their families
> [Couple's names]
> and [Names of all parents and step-parents]
> request the honor of your presence at their wedding
> on [date and time]
> at [address]
Remember, these are just some examples, and you can customise your invitations to fit your family dynamics and preferences.
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Remarried parents
If your parents are remarried but are still hosting the wedding together, you should name them separately and use your mother's new married name. Here is an example of how to word the invitation:
> Mr John Smith & Mrs Beth Howard request the pleasure of [guest name/your company] at the marriage of their daughter Jessica to Mr Edward Jones
> [location] [date] [time]
> followed by a reception
> R.S.V.P by [date] to [parent’s address]
If your remarried parents have hosted the wedding together with the other set of parents, you can include all four parents' names. Here is an example:
> Mr and Mrs John Smith & Mr and Mrs James Jones invite you to celebrate the marriage of their children Jessica and Edward
> [location] [date] [time]
> followed by a reception
> R.S.V.P by [date] to [parents' address]
If you would like to acknowledge both sets of parents but keep the invitation less clunky, you can go for the following:
> Together with their families, Jessica Smith & Edward Jones invite you to join them as they say “I do!”
> [location] [date] [time]
> followed by a reception
> R.S.V.P by [date] to [couple/parents' address]
If your remarried parents are hosting the wedding without the other set of parents, you can use the following template:
> Together with their families
> [Couple's names]
> invite you to join them at the celebration of their marriage
> [Day of the week], the [number] of [month], [year]
> at [time of day]
> [venue name] [venue address]
> Dinner and dancing to follow at [reception location]
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Step-parents
Including Step-parents in the Host Line
The first line of a wedding invitation is usually dedicated to the host(s) of the wedding, also known as the party covering the expenses. If you want to include step-parents in this line, you can list all of the parents' names, including step-parents, and then request the pleasure of your guests' company at the marriage of the couple. Here's an example:
> Mr. & Mrs. Flores, Mr. & Mrs. Hill, Mr. & Mrs. Byrne and Mr. & Mrs. Lin request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of Talia Flores & Stephen Byrne
Honouring Deceased Parents
If one of your parents or step-parents has passed away, you can still honour them in the invitation. You can include their name along with "the late" before their name. Here's an example:
> Mr. & Mrs. Jon Flores and Mr. Tom Byrne & the late Mrs. Nancy Byrne request the honor of your company at the marriage of their children Talia Flores & Stephen Byrne
Including Step-parents in a Separate Line
If you want to include step-parents but don't want to list all of the parents' names in the host line, you can mention them in a separate line below. This way, you can keep the host line concise while still acknowledging the step-parents. Here's an example:
> Together with their parents and step-parents, [Couple's names] invite you to share in their joy as they exchange vows
If your step-parents are co-hosting the wedding, you can include their names in the host line along with the biological parents. Here's an example:
> Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Mr. & Mrs. Miller, and Mr. & Mrs. Johnson request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their children, [Couple's names]
Remember, these are just a few examples, and you can customise the wording to fit your family dynamics and preferences. The key is to include everyone who is hosting or co-hosting the wedding and to word the invitation in a way that feels comfortable and respectful to you and your family.
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Widowed parents
When it comes to wedding invitation wording for widowed parents, there are a few different approaches you can take. Here are some examples to guide you:
Traditional Wording for Widowed Parents
If you're following tradition, the wedding invitation would typically come from the parents of the bride, as they are considered the hosts. Here's an example of how to word it:
> Mr & Mrs John Smith request the pleasure of [guest name/your company] at the marriage of their daughter Jessica to Mr Edward Jones, [location] [date] [time], followed by a reception. R.S.V.P by [date] to [parent’s address].
Modern Wording for Widowed Parents
If you prefer a more modern approach, you can simply put the couple getting married as the hosts. This is especially fitting if your parents haven't contributed financially to the wedding. Here's how you could word it:
> Jessica and Edward are getting hitched! Please join us on [date] at [time], [location], followed by drinks and dancing. R.S.V.P by [date] to [couple’s address].
Wording for Widowed Parent Remarried
If your widowed parent has remarried and you're happy to include both names on the invitation, you can follow the format for step-parents. Here's an example:
> Mr & Mrs Paul Howard request the pleasure of [guest name/your company] at the marriage of her daughter Jessica Smith to Mr Edward Jones, [location] [date] [time], followed by a reception. R.S.V.P by [date] to [parent’s address].
Wording for Widowed Parent Not Remarried
If your widowed parent hasn't remarried and is hosting alone, it is traditional to just use their name on the invitation. Here's how you could word it:
> Mrs Beth Smith requests the pleasure of [guest name/your company] at the marriage of her daughter Jessica Smith to Mr Edward Jones, [location] [date] [time], followed by a reception. R.S.V.P by [date] to [parent’s address].
Remember, these are just some examples, and you can always modify the wording to fit your specific situation and preferences.
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Frequently asked questions
It is important to include the address of the wedding venue in the email so that your guests can find it easily. You can also add a map icon with a "Create Route" button and location details so that invitees can understand where the ceremony will be held and how to get there.
It is important to know the number of guests that will be attending the wedding so that you can finalise food, beverage, and seating arrangements. You can include an RSVP form in your email or direct invitees to your wedding website.
It is important to specify the dress code in your email invitation to evoke the right atmosphere and ensure everyone is comfortable with their outfit. Depending on the tone of voice you selected, you can announce a dress code in a casual or fun style to motivate invitees to participate.
Instead of overwhelming your invitees with endless details at once, it is better to ensure everyone understands the reason for the occasion. Use your template’s header to grab recipients’ attention and clearly state the purpose of your email.
You can use Stripo to choose an appealing decorative font or upload a custom one and equip a header with the couple’s names and your wedding date.
