wedding invitation wording generator
A quick, inclusive questionnaire that drafts your wedding invitation wording- hosting line, inviting phrase and matching evening version. Takes the guesswork out of the trickiest line on your invitation.
As you'd like them to appear on the invitation.
A warm little lead-in before your names. Lovely if you'd rather not open with a plain name line.
However you'd like them written- first names ("Aiyana and James"), with honorifics ("Dr Harper and Mx Jones"), with step-parents named ("Aiyana and James Hassan, together with Theo Hassan and Marcus Lee"), or anything else that reflects your family.
However you'd like them written- first names ("Priya and Theo"), with honorifics ("Dr Mehta and Mx Lin"), with step-parents named ("Priya and Theo Mehta, together with Rohan Mehta and Alex Chen"), or anything else that reflects your partner's family.
Write the opening line in your own words - the rest of the wording will be built around it.
Which phrase sits between the parents' names and the couple's names. "their child" below becomes "their children" automatically when both sets of parents are hosting.
A little note- I've used "child" as a gender-neutral default, but please swap it for son, daughter, or whatever best reflects you once you've got your draft.
Pick a tone above to see pre-written options.
The phrase that follows your names. Pick whichever reads best for you.
Pick a tone above to see pre-written options.
For guests coming to the evening-only part of the day. I'll draft a matching evening version in the same tone.
Your draft wording
Answer the questions above to see your draft.Daytime invitation
You've edited this draft- it won't be overwritten when you change answers above.
Evening invitation
You've edited this draft- it won't be overwritten when you change answers above.
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wording that sounds like you
Built to make one of the tougher bits of wedding invitation planning as easy as it possibly can be.
What this generator is for
Wedding invitation wording is one of those tiny details that trips couples up more than any other part of planning. Who gets named as the host? What's the "right" way to invite guests- traditional, warm, or something more playful? Does it change for an evening-only invite? This free interactive tool answers all of that in about 60 seconds. You pick who's hosting, what kind of ceremony you're having, and the tone you want to strike, and it drafts invitation wording ready for you to email to yourself. Edit it directly in the preview before you send it over- everything's fully yours to tweak until it sounds just right.
Built to be inclusive
Most invitation wording tools default to a 1950s template- heterosexual couples, with the bride's parents paying, Mr and Mrs honorifics. This one is deliberately different. The hosting options cover LGBTQ+ couples, blended families, divorced parents, step-parents, chosen family, grandparents, and anyone else you'd like named. The templates use gender-neutral language by default ("their child", "them") that you can swap for son, daughter, or whatever fits your family. The casual tone options are built for couples who've been together ten years and don't want their invitations to sound like a formal summons.
How to use the result
The generator writes the opening of your invitation- the hosting line, your names and the inviting phrase. The practical details (ceremony time, venue address, dress code, RSVP info) sit alongside it on the printed invitation and are added when the design is laid out. You can email the draft to yourself, keep tweaking it on paper, bring it to whoever's designing your stationery, or (if you're having yours made with me) hand it over as a starting point. There are no gotchas, no watermarks, no catches- it's free to use whether you book me or not.
Want to go deeper?
This generator is the quick-draft version. If you want to understand every part of your invitation wording in detail- how to format dates, what to put on a details card, how to handle divorced parents without awkwardness, what belongs in the RSVP line- have a read of my full wedding invitation wording guide. The two work together: start here for a draft, then use the guide to refine the detail.
wording generator FAQs
How is this wording generator different from your wording guide? +
The guide walks you through the full theory- every section of your invitation, with examples for every kind of family, couple and ceremony. This generator is the quick, interactive version: answer a handful of questions and it drafts something tailored for the most difficult part. Use the generator when you want a starting point, use the guide when you want to understand the why and tailor every single detail. They work beautifully together.
Can I use this if we're an LGBTQ+ couple, blended family, or being hosted by chosen family? +
Absolutely- the tool is deliberately built to be inclusive. The hosting options cover both sets of parents, one set, together with our families, or a free-text option for grandparents, godparents, chosen family or anyone else. The templates use gender-neutral language by default ("their child", "them") which you can swap for son, daughter, or anything that fits once you've got your draft.
Do I have to use "request the honour of your presence"? +
Not at all. That specific phrase has a traditional meaning- it's historically used for ceremonies held in a place of worship. The generator only offers it when you've picked a church or religious ceremony. For civil, celebrant-led or humanist weddings, "request the pleasure of your company" is the traditional equivalent, and plenty of modern alternatives are available too.
What tone should I pick- traditional, warm, or casual? +
Traditional reads formally with phrasing like "request the honour of your presence"- lovely for a classic church wedding or a black-tie affair. Warm and modern is a friendly middle ground ("invite you to celebrate"), the most popular default. Casual and playful is relaxed and chatty ("would love you to join the party")- perfect for a laid-back day, destination wedding or anywhere formality would feel out of character. The tool shows you different pre-written phrases for each tone so you can see which feels most you.
Does this draft the whole invitation, including dates and venues? +
The generator writes the opening wording- the hosting line, your names, and the inviting phrase (plus a matching evening version if you've got evening invitations). Dates, times, venue addresses and dress-code notes sit alongside that wording on the printed invitation- they're added when I lay out your actual design. The guide has detailed examples of how to format each of those pieces if you'd like to see what the full invitation reads like.
Can I use the wording you generate on invitations I'm designing myself? +
Of course- the wording is yours to use however you'd like. If you decide you'd love beautifully designed stationery to go with it, you can browse the design shop or get in touch about a bespoke suite. Either way, I'm glad the tool was useful.