As we head towards wedding season, you’re likely wondering how to create the perfect wedding invitation. While some couples are opting for traditional and formal styles, a growing wedding industry trend is informal and personalized invitation wording. To make your wedding more unique and reflective of your personal style, informal wording will properly set the tone on your invitations. But if you’re wondering how to do it right, you’ve come to the right place.
In this guide, we’ll share the essentials of informal wedding invitation wording with examples to craft the perfect invitation for you. With stunning examples, we’ll help you stay on trend and use properly worded informal styles to convey the right tone.
Let’s get started!
What is Informal Wedding Invitation Wording?
Informal invitation wording is best known for its casual, low-key tone and style. It is designed for modern couples who want to throw a less fussy celebration and focus on their unique personalities. When throwing a backyard wedding or themed wedding with casual undertones, it doesn’t make sense to have an overtly formal tone; hence, that’s why informal wording is used in certain circ*mstances.
Tips for Creating Informal Wedding Invitation Wording
When crafting informal wedding invitation wording, remember to keep it simple and personal. Use conversational language that reflects the tone and style of your event. This is a chance to showcase your personality, so don’t be afraid to add a touch of humor or quirky details that represent you and your partner. Avoid anything too long-winded and overtly formal here. Keep in mind the target aim of your invite – anticipating the wedding of a modern, laid-back couple – and structure your wording accordingly.
Most importantly, make sure the content flows logically and clearly to leave a lasting impact on your guests.
Examples of Informal Wedding Invites
Here are some examples of informal wording to get a feel for your invites. Notice how these styles are more causal, fun, and personalized for a one-of-a-kind event.
This example is written like a handwritten letter, with wording as follows: “You’re invited to our wedding!” Simple, sweet, and casual.
Here’s an invitation with laid-back wording: “Please join us for the celebration of…”
This one simply states the names and, “Invite you to their wedding celebration” with all the details.
Or here’s one: “You’re invited to join us for the wedding of…”
Keep it simple with this script-y “you’re invited to the wedding of…” wording.
This color tone invitation has barely any wording at all, yet conveys a nice and modern low-key feel.
I adore the shape, the wording, the foil – everything about this invitation! It has minimal wording, which may be ideal for you.
Want to say a bit more? This one reads, “Together with our families, we invite you to celebrate…” with a script font that is off-center for a modernized tone.
Or simply, “join us to celebrate the wedding of…”
This design offers a fun vibey curved style and informal wording.
Or this square-shaped style with bold text for a casual event.
These wedding invitation details will set the tone for your informal wedding with casual wording that is fun and personal. For more options, see this collection at Minted where we spotted these stylish examples.
Etiquette FAQs
Worried your invitations won’t be quite what your families are expecting? That’s the number one concern for most couples.
When it comes to creating unique content for your wedding invitations, it’s important to keep in mind the etiquette considerations for using informal wording. While this may be a more modern and personal approach, it’s bound to raise questions and concerns among your guests and even some traditional family members. If necessary, provide a sample of the invitation with family members who may provide backlash so they can offer suggestions before the invitations are mailed out.
Remember, the ultimate goal is to stay true to your style and personality – but you also don’t want to ruffle too many feathers along the way. Discuss any issues with informal invitation wording prior to sending them out in the mail so it will be a special and memorable occasion for all involved.
As you’ve seen here, informal wedding invitation wording can set the proper tone for your casual, low-key wedding. When you convey a fun style and modern vibe, guests will know exactly what kind of wedding to expect – and will be anticipating the celebration ahead!
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Emma Arendoski
Emma is the CEO of Emmaline Bride, The Handmade Wedding Blog, published author, leading wedding expert, and wedding planner. Read her latest book: The Inspired Wedding. Wife, mother, coffee lover. Follow on Instagram and at Emmaline Baby for baby + kids inspiration.
