What info do I need to put on my wedding invitations?

Hello! Thank you for your question.

It is really up to you as to how much information you need to include. Standard inclusions are obviously names (and parent's names if they are the hosts), date, time, location, dress code and RSVP details (if this isn't on a separate card). The invitation really helps set the tone for your day, so choosing colours, fonts and a design to suit your wedding is an important step to giving a feel for what type of wedding day your guests might expect!

If your budget allows, it's makes a beautiful when you send out a range of matching pieces to compliment your Invitations. Popular additional cards are: Wishing Well/Gift Registry Cards, Information Cards (here you can expand on all the details much more), Directions/Map, RSVP Cards etc.

Another popular approach, if you're less traditional, is to print the additional info on the back of the invitations, or even simply direct people to a website where they can read up about the RSVP details, accommodation recommendations, gift registry, directions etc.

I hope that this helps! There really is no right or wrong way to go about this – but it is very important that your guests get all the information that they need, otherwise they will need to contact you before the wedding (and you've probably got enough on your plate already!).

Thanks! Saffron from Lovestruck Invitations

Hello

Congratulations on your pending marriage. The invitations can have as much or as little information on them as want - there is no standard. We do not work to a template as all of our invitations are specifically designed for each client. Generally you have your names (plus parents if a formal invitation or if parents contribute financially), date and time of ceremony and reception venue and RSVP date. In some cases a dress code is also included.

Some of my clients choose to include just their names, date and time of Ceremony and Reception on the main section of the invitation, then have a separate RSVP card, location map if applicable and Wishing Well card. Others choose not to have an RSVP card and put a phone and or email for the RSVP. It all depends on how formal you want your invitations to be.

Good luck - If I can be of further help please let me know.

Regards Johanna - Amore Print

Hey there!

It's quite easy to get bogged down with all the info needed to put on an invitation, but if you just focus on the following, you will be fine:

1. Who is invited (Make it clear if you don't want +1's). Some brides write "Strictly invites only" at the bottom of the invitation, but if this is too harsh for you, then just write the guest's name and hope for the best (or speak to them in person).

2. What date your wedding is

3. What time your guests have to show up

4. The address of the ceremony & reception venues

5. When & how to RSVP (It's better to put this on a separate card if you are including other cards)

Other helpful details you can add are:

1. Dress code

2. Parking / transport details (better on a separate card)

3. Accommodation details for interstate or international guests (better on a separate card)

4. Wedding web site (better on a separate card)

To see how invitations are worded, you can have a look at the guide on my blog under "Tools and Resources."

Hope this helps!

Cheers, Lava x