Wedding invitation samples you can copy and adapt
Complete wedding invitation samples in classic, modern, casual and rustic styles, hosted by the couple or by parents, with a picker that fills in your details.
A wedding invitation says, in order: who is hosting, the request, the couple's names, the date and time, the venue and city, what follows, and how to reply. Pick a style below to get a complete sample with your details, then adjust the words until they sound like you.
A full invitation sample in your style
Choose a style and who is hosting, add your details, and copy a complete invitation.
Four complete samples
Classic, hosted by parents
Mr. and Mrs. Alan Carter
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Priya Carter
to
Dev Shah
Saturday, June 12, 2027
at four o'clock in the afternoon
The Garden Room, Austin, Texas
Reception to follow
Modern, hosted by the couple
Priya & Dev
June 12, 2027 ยท 4 PM
The Garden Room, Austin
Dinner and dancing to follow
Casual
We are getting married!
Join Priya and Dev on June 12 at 4 PM
The Garden Room, Austin
Food, drinks and dancing to follow.
Rustic or outdoor
Priya and Dev
invite you to join them under the open sky
as they say I do
How do you choose a style?
Match the venue and how formal the day is. A hotel ballroom suits classic wording; a barn or garden suits rustic; a city restaurant suits modern. If you are not sure, take the invitation style quiz or read wedding invitation styles explained.
Common mistakes
- Missing the reply date. Guests need to know by when.
- Mixing tones. A formal invitation with a joke in the middle reads oddly.
- Too much detail. Put travel, dress code and gifts on your website.
- Spelling names wrong. Check every name twice.
For every situation, from divorced parents to reception-only, see the wedding invitation wording guide, or use the wording generator.
Questions
What does a wedding invitation say?
Who is hosting, a request to attend, the couple's names, the date, time and place, what follows the ceremony, and how to reply.
What is the difference between "honour" and "pleasure"?
"The honour of your presence" is traditional for a ceremony in a place of worship. "The pleasure of your company" is used for other venues and for receptions.
Should the reply details be on the invitation?
Yes, at least the reply-by date and where to reply. Many couples use a website link.
Can I copy these samples?
Yes. Change the names and details, and adjust the words to suit you.