How to Word Your Evening Wedding Invitations
Wedding evening invitation wording etiquette rules are much the same as day invitations, but with a few differences. Evening invitations are sent to guests who will only be coming to the latter part of your wedding celebrations. These invitations tell guests the time and location of your evening reception. They can have similar wording to the wedding invitations, and contain some of the same key information, like the date. Make sure it is clear that it’s an evening reception invitation, separate from the day invitation.
Most people will expect food to be served at an evening reception. If you are only serving light snacks, canapés, or no refreshments at all, then it’s a good idea to mention this. It is generally not acceptable to include a gift list; wait for your guests to ask.
We recommend you send your evening invitations at the same time as your day invitations. That way, people won’t be left wondering if they’ve been sent an invite at all.
Evening Invitation Wording Examples
The following wording examples will help to provide some inspiration for you.
Parents Hosting
Mr & Mrs Jones
Request the pleasure of the company of
……………………………………………
at an Evening Reception to celebrate
The marriage of their daughter
Nicola
To
James Owen
at The Ramada Hotel, Bewdley
on Saturday 2nd May 2020
at 8.00pm
~~~
Mr & Mrs Jones
would like you to join them
at The Ramada Hotel, Bewdley
on Saturday 2nd May 2020
at 8.00pm
to celebrate the marriage of their daughter
Nicola with James Owen
~~~
Nicola & James
have pleasure in inviting
……………………………………………
to an Evening Reception
to celebrate their wedding at
at The Ramada Hotel, Bewdley
on Saturday 2nd May 2020
at 8.00pm
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Bride and Groom Hosting
……………………………………………
We invite you to join us to
celebrate our marriage
at an Evening Reception
on Saturday 2nd May 2020
at
at 8.00pm
The Ramada Hotel, Bewdley
~~~
Nicola & James
have pleasure in inviting
……………………………………………
to an Evening Reception
to celebrate their wedding at
The Ramada Hotel, Bewdley
On Saturday 2nd May 2020
at 8.00pm
~~~
Nicola & James Owen
invite you to celebrate with them
at an Evening Reception to be held at
The Ramada Hotel, Bewdley
on Saturday 2nd May 2020
at 8.00pm
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