This is one of the questions we get asked all the time at Paperlust so here is your definitive guide to how to stuff wedding invitations in the right order, or as we like to call it “how to stuff wedding invitations”. The general rule for putting wedding stationery together is to assemble your invitations …
Wedding Invitation Wording Resource
How to word wedding invitations:
Looking for examples of wedding invitations wording? Look no further. Find articles and answers below on wedding invitation etiquette, examples to help you with that tricky host line, and a breakdown of formal wedding invitation wording.
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Now you’ve narrowed down your options considerably – pat yourself on the back, that’s half the work! Now it’s time to think about the precise wording. Here are some ideas based on your text wording style:
Wording for Wedding Invitations
Further down the page we have included a handy guide into choosing and how to structure that wedding invitation text.
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Formal
Traditional etiquette is much more important if you’re going for the formal side of things, so be sure to brush up on that! We’ve written a breakdown of wording formal wedding invitations, so try that for a start. Formal invitation wording is often paired with a more luxury print type like letterpress, foil wedding invitations, or even something like laser cut wedding invitations, but it can be perfectly appropriate to pair it with a more simple print type as well.
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Casual Wording
You can more-or-less set your rules if your wedding is going to be casual, but that can be even more confusing because there isn’t a clear template to follow! Feel free to get creative, just remember to include all the basics as listed above. If you’re stuck, we have some great wording examples below.
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Somewhere In-Between
If your wedding style is more of a hybrid, try reading examples of formal and casual invitations to decide which you prefer, and what elements you want to incorporate from each. You could use informal wording but include your parent’s names, or use formal wording but with a casual design. As long as the basics are all there, you can mix-and-match to your heart’s content.
That should give you a solid starting point to invitations that fit perfectly with your wedding. Remember the basics, keep an eye on your etiquette, and the rest is up to your creativity.
Having a birthday?
Check out our article guide here on writing your birthday invitation wording
Celebrating the arrival of a baby?
Check out our article here on writing your baby shower invitation wording.
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