Formal reception
Formal reception
Together with our families, [Name] and [Name] invite you to share in the joy of their wedding reception.
[Date] at [Time]
[Venue], [City]
Kindly reply by [RSVP date].
Original wording examples
Wedding Reception Invitation Wording
Original reception invitation wording for formal dinners, private ceremonies, destination returns and reception-only celebrations.
Reception after a private ceremony
Reception after a private ceremony
With happiness and gratitude, we invite you to celebrate wedding reception with [Name] and [Name].
Please join us on [Date] at [Time] at [Venue], [City].
RSVP: [Name or contact method].
Reception-only invitation
Reception-only invitation
A meaningful day is even more special when shared. Please join [Name] and [Name] for their wedding reception on [Date].
[Venue], [City] · [Time]
We look forward to welcoming you.
Post-destination reception
Post-destination reception
Please save the date for the wedding reception of [Name] and [Name].
[Date] · [Time] · [Venue], [City]
Full details and RSVP instructions: [placeholder].
Dinner reception
Dinner reception
Together with our families, [Name] and [Name] invite you to share in the joy of their wedding reception.
[Date] at [Time]
[Venue], [City]
Kindly reply by [RSVP date].
Cocktail reception wording
Cocktail reception wording
With happiness and gratitude, we invite you to celebrate wedding reception with [Name] and [Name].
Please join us on [Date] at [Time] at [Venue], [City].
RSVP: [Name or contact method].
Alcohol-free reception wording
Alcohol-free reception wording
A meaningful day is even more special when shared. Please join [Name] and [Name] for their wedding reception on [Date].
[Venue], [City] · [Time]
We look forward to welcoming you.
RSVP wording
RSVP wording
Kindly reply by [date] with the names of those attending, meal or accessibility needs, and whether accommodation or transport information is required. If you cannot join us, a brief reply will help our planning.
Politely worded adults-only reception
Politely worded adults-only reception
Together with our families, [Name] and [Name] invite you to share in the joy of their wedding reception.
[Date] at [Time]
[Venue], [City]
Kindly reply by [RSVP date].
How to make the wording your own
- Choose hosting language that reflects who is genuinely inviting.
- Keep practical details separate and easy to scan.
- Use religious titles only after family or officiant review.
- State restrictions politely and consistently across card, message and RSVP.
- Test every digital link before sending.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
May I adapt these examples?
Yes. Replace every placeholder and adjust the hosting language, tone and event details for your family.
What should I proofread?
Check names, relationships, date, weekday, time, venue, city, RSVP method and any links with at least two people.
Can I use this wording in another language?
Use a fluent writer or translator and have the final text proofread. The English examples are guidance, not exact translations.