Invitation Wording Examples
Find the perfect words for your special occasion with these sample invitation wordings.
🎂 Birthday Party Invitations
Kids Birthday (Casual & Fun)
Join us for a super fun celebration!
Emma is turning 7!
Saturday, December 15, 2025
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
123 Rainbow Lane
Pizza, games, and cake included!
RSVP by December 1st
Adult Birthday (Elegant)
You're invited to celebrate
Sarah's 40th Birthday
Join us for an evening of dinner, drinks, and dancing
Saturday, March 22, 2025
7:00 PM
The Grand Ballroom
456 Celebration Avenue
Cocktail attire requested
Please RSVP by March 10th
Milestone Birthday (50th, 60th, etc.)
Celebrate 50 Golden Years!
Join us in honoring
Robert Johnson's 50th Birthday
Saturday, June 14, 2025
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Heritage Club
Dinner and dancing to follow
RSVP by June 1st to (555) 123-4567
💒 Wedding Invitations
Formal Wedding
Together with their families
Jessica Marie Thompson
and
Michael James Anderson
Request the honor of your presence
at their wedding celebration
Saturday, the fifteenth of June
Two thousand twenty-five
at four o'clock in the afternoon
St. Mary's Cathedral
123 Church Street
Reception to follow at The Grand Estate
RSVP by May 1st
Casual Wedding
Love is in the air!
Emily Chen & David Miller
are getting hitched!
Join us for a garden ceremony and BBQ reception
Saturday, August 10, 2025
3:00 PM
The Botanical Gardens
Casual attire welcome
Kids and dogs too!
Please RSVP by July 15th
Destination Wedding
Join us in paradise!
Sarah Johnson & Alex Martinez
invite you to celebrate their marriage
Saturday, December 14, 2025
Sunset Beach Resort
Maui, Hawaii
Ceremony at 5:00 PM
Beach reception to follow
Tropical attire encouraged
RSVP and view travel details at [website]
🍼 Baby Shower Invitations
Traditional Baby Shower
Please join us for a Baby Shower
celebrating
Amanda Wilson
Sunday, May 18, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Garden Tea Room
789 Blossom Street
Light refreshments will be served
Baby registry at [store name]
RSVP by May 5th
Coed Baby Shower (Both Parents)
A baby is on the way!
Join us for a BBQ Baby Bash
honoring the soon-to-be parents
Emma & Ryan Davis
Saturday, July 20, 2025
3:00 PM
Backyard at 456 Oak Avenue
Burgers, games, and baby fun!
Please bring your favorite baby book
RSVP by July 10th
💐 Bridal Shower Invitations
Traditional Bridal Shower
Please join us for a Bridal Shower
honoring
Jessica Martinez
bride-to-be of Michael Chen
Saturday, April 12, 2025
11:00 AM
The Rose Garden Bistro
Brunch will be served
Registry at [store name]
RSVP by April 1st to Sarah at (555) 123-4567
Casual Kitchen/Recipe Shower
Stock the Kitchen!
A Recipe & Kitchen Shower for
Emily Roberts
Sunday, March 30, 2025
2:00 PM
123 Maple Drive
Please bring your favorite recipe card
and a matching kitchen item
Light refreshments provided
RSVP by March 20th
🎓 Graduation Announcements
High School Graduation
We did it!
Join us in celebrating
Jessica Martinez
Class of 2025
Lincoln High School
Graduation Party
Saturday, June 21, 2025
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Backyard at 456 Oak Street
Food, music, and memories!
Please RSVP by June 10th
College Graduation
The tassel was worth the hassle!
Michael Chen
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
University of California
Class of 2025
Please join us for a celebration
Saturday, May 24, 2025
6:00 PM
The University Club
Dinner and dancing to follow
RSVP by May 10th
💡 Wording Tips
Formal vs. Casual
- Formal: Use complete names, spell out dates and times, traditional phrasing
- Casual: First names only, abbreviated dates, conversational tone
Essential Information to Include
- Who is being celebrated
- What type of event
- Date and time
- Location (with address)
- RSVP deadline and contact info
- Dress code (if applicable)
- Registry information (for showers/weddings)
Common Phrases
- Request your presence: Formal wedding invitation
- Join us in celebrating: General celebration
- You're invited: Casual and friendly
- Please honor us with your presence: Very formal
- Let's party: Fun and casual