Wedding invitation wording (8 samples)

Eight things every card needs

1. Full names of the couple or hosts.
2. The kind of event: wedding, send-off, engagement.
3. Date and day of the week.
4. Start time.
5. Place and a map.
6. Dress code, if any.
7. A committee number to confirm.
8. A reply-by date.

Sample wording

1. Wedding (formal)

We are delighted to invite you to the wedding of [name] and [name]. Date: [date]. Time: [time]. Venue: [venue]. Please confirm by [date]. You are most welcome.

2. Wedding (Christian)

By the grace of God, [name] and [name] invite you to witness their marriage service. Date: [date]. Time: [time]. Church: [name]. A reception follows at [venue].

3. Wedding (Muslim)

Bismillah. We invite you to the nikah and celebration of [name] and [name]. Date: [date]. Time: [time]. Place: [mosque/venue]. May God bless them.

4. Wedding (modern)

[name] and [name] are getting married! Join us on [date] at [time], [venue]. Your presence is the greatest gift.

5. Send-off

The family of [name] invites you to a send-off celebration for [name] before her marriage. Date: [date]. Time: [time]. Venue: [venue]. Please confirm on [number].

6. Engagement

Our families are happy to invite you to the engagement celebration of [name] and [name]. Date: [date]. Time: [time]. Venue: [venue].

7. Kitchen party

You are welcome at [name]’s kitchen party. Date: [date]. Time: [time]. Venue: [venue]. A kitchen gift is welcome. Confirm on [number].

8. Contribution request

Any contribution will be received with gratitude. You can contribute directly through your card. God bless you.

Tips for writing well

• Use short, courteous sentences: “Karibu”, “Tafadhali”.
• Write the date in words and digits to avoid mistakes.
• Do not make contributions a condition of attending.
• Ask a good Swahili speaker to read the text before printing.