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hints for wording invitations
information you need to tell your guests
For invitations, please tell us the following:
who your party is for
what your occasion is
where your party is
when your party is (day, date and time).
if the party is a surprise party as you'll wish to word it extra carefully!
RSVP
You could simply have 'R.S.V.P.' on the bottom of your invitations. Alternatively, you could help your guests reply to you by providing your address, email address and/or phone number. If you're in a hurry, you could ask your guests to reply by a certain date e.g. RSVP by 20th October, or you could have R.S.V.P. A.S.A.P.
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setting the tone
The wording of your invitations sets the tone for your party.
Formal invitations are normally for black tie events and are written in the third person e.g. "Mr and Mrs Smith request the honour of your presence...".
Contemporary invitations are for more informal gatherings and are written in the second person e.g. "We'd like to invite you to...". For an even more fun approach for children's birthday invitations etc, why not use the first person e.g. "I'd like to invite you to my birthday party!... R.S.V.P. My Mummy and Daddy".
Over the last five years, we've noticed a trend away from formal, traditional invitations to more friendly, contemporary ones. However, traditional invitations are still appropriate for certain situations. If you're unsure about your wording, don't worry! We happy to make suggestions.
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wording suggestions for baptisms, Christenings and naming ceremonies
contemporary
(your address)
Date
Dear ..................................,
We’d like to invite you to
celebrate the birth of (baby's name)
at (place)
on (day, date) at (time).
We hope that you can come!
Best wishes,
(your names)
RSVP
simple
We request the honour of your presence
at the baptism of (baby's name)
at (place)
on (time, date)
RSVP
traditional
(Parents’ names)
request the pleasure of your company
at the Christening
of their daughter (daughter's name)
at (place) on (day, date), at (time)
and afterwards at (place).
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wording suggestions for birthday invitations
contemporary
(Your address)
Date
Dear ..................................,
We’d like to invite you to
celebrate the 1st birthday
of (baby's name)
at (place)
on (day, date) at (time).
We hope that you’ll come!
Best wishes,
(your names)
RSVP
simple
Please come and celebrate
(your child's name)’s 1st birthday!
Our party is on (day, date), at (time), at (place).
RSVP
traditional
(your name)
request the pleasure of your company
at my 40th birthday party
at (place) on (day, date), at (time)
and afterwards at (place)
RSVP
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wording suggestions for hen and stag invitations
contemporary
(your address)
Date
Dear ..................................,
I'd like to invite you to (hen’s name)’s hen night!
We're meeting at (place) at (time, day, date).
We plan to celebrate by going on to (place) so please dress smartly!
I hope that you’ll come!
Best wishes,
(your name)
RSVP
secret
(your address)
Date
Dear ..................................,
Very important: please keep secret!
We’d like to invite you to (hen’s name)’s hen night.
We’re meeting at (date) at (time).
We really hope you’ll come!
Love,
(your name) x
RSVP
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wording suggestions for housewarming invitations
(Your names) have moved! Our new address is (your address).
Please join us to celebrate on (day, date and time).
See you there!
RSVP
new address cards
Dear ..................................,
Hurray, I finally moved!
My new details are (address, telephone, email.
Come and see me sometime!
Cheers,
(your name)
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wording suggestions for wedding anniversary invitations
informal
(Your names)
are celebrating
25/40/50 years’ of marriage
..................................,
to join them at (place)
on (day, date and time)
and afterwards at (place)
RSVP
friendly
Our parents, (their names here),
are celebrating
25/40/50/60 years’ of marriage!
Please join us on (date)
at (location),
when dinner will be served.
RSVP
formal
Mr & Mrs (your surname)
request the pleasure of your company
at the celebration of their
25/40/50th wedding anniversary
at (time) on (day, date) at (place)
Dress: Black tie
Please don't bring presents, thank you.
R.S.V.P.
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wording suggestions for wedding invitations
If both families are contributing
The (bride’s and groom’s surnames) families
have great pleasure in inviting
..................................,
to celebrate the marriage of
(bride's name) and (groom's name)
at (place) on (day, date, time).
RSVP
If both families are contributing and one or more parents has remarried
Together with their parents,
(bride’s name) and (groom’s name)
invite you to celebrate their wedding
on (date) at (location).
RSVP
traditional
(your names)
request the pleasure of the company of
..................................,
to celebrate their wedding at (place) on (day, date, time)
with a reception to follow
at (place) at (time).
RSVP
simple
(Your names)
request the pleasure of your company
at their marriage in (place)
on (day, date, time)
and afterwards at (place).
RSVP
friendly
We would like you
to join us for our wedding
at the (place)
on (day, date, time)
and afterwards at (place).
We really hope that you can come!
(your names)
RSVP
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wording suggestions for save the date cards
simple
We request the pleasure of your presence
at our wedding in (location)
Please save the date of (date)
for our special day.
Best wishes,
(your names)
informal
Guess Who's Tying the Knot?
We're getting married
on (date) in (location)
We hope that you can come!
wording suggestions for thank you cards
wedding thank you card - spiritual
For honouring us with your presence,
for your prayers
and for your generosity,
please accept our sincere and heartfelt thanks,
(your names)
wedding thank you card - informal no. 1
A huge "thank you" from...
the new Mr & Mrs (your surname).
wedding thank you card - informal no. 1
Thank you very much...
from the new Mr and Mrs (surname).
new baby thank you card - simple no. 1
(baby's name)
born on (date), weight (weight)
would like to thank you.
new baby thank you card - simple no. 2
Thank you very much for your lovely gift,
With love
(baby's name)
born (date),
weighing (weight).
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