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Many couples trying to select their wedding invitations find that they have no clue what the invites should say. If this is the case, you are not alone. In fact, very few engaged couples have experience writing formal invitations before planning their wedding.

If you’re not sure what the wedding invitations should say, start by determining the basic details of your wedding day. Where will the ceremony and reception be held, and at what time on what day? What must your guests know before they arrive? You’ll also need the full names of those hosting or paying for the wedding, which typically means the parents of the couple. Other details that are important to decide before you start thinking about invitations are whether to invite children and whether to set a dress code. Both of these will impact the wording on your wedding invitations.

Of course, it should go without saying but you’ll also need a finalized guest list before ordering wedding invitations. You’ll need to know how many to order, as well as who to address on the invitations. The names on the invites are the only people who are invites, so if you leave off the names of children or significant others, it is implied that they are not on the guest list. Always use your guests’ full names, not nicknames or shortened versions, regardless of how well you know them. For formal ceremonies, the addresses and dates on the card should be spelled out, not written using numbers.

Even those ordering invitations from a set list of wording possibilities will need to select the appropriate style. A very formal wedding should be matched with the most formal invitation style available, while a casual and modern event can be matched to a more creative and relaxed style. You don’t want to give guests the wrong idea about your wedding by using the wrong wording on your invitations.

The wording on wedding invitations is nearly as important as the design you choose, as both give guests a glimpse into the style of your wedding. If you are planning a casual, modern party, your wedding invitations should reflect this. The style of your wedding should be equally important if you are hosting an elegant, formal ceremony. Although there are etiquette rules that should be followed, and essential facts that must be conveyed, you can be as creative as you want when writing the wording for your wedding invitations. Try to find the most appropriate wording for the type of wedding you are planning.

If you’re planning your wedding, Sara Johnson can help you take your plans to the next level with helpful hints about ordering and sending wedding invitations, Save The Date cards, and other wedding stationary.