How to See Sample Wording for Wedding Invitations

The internet is one possible resource to view wedding invitation ideas.

The wording on a wedding invitation can express many things, including the formality of the event, the personality of the couple getting married and their wish to include their family in the invitation. Since the wedding invitation is an integral part of wedding planning, couples often struggle to find the right wording for their invitations. There are a few ways to see some sample wording for wedding invitations.

Instructions

1. Visit your local stationery store to view wedding invitation samples. These samples will provide ideas for the color, style, look and feel of various invitations and will also provide many examples of different ways to word a wedding invitation.

2. Read reference books that provide background information and ideas on how to properly word a wedding invitation. Examples include “Message of Marriage: A Guide for Perfectly Wording Your Wedding Invitation Ensemble” by Kristina Joanne Garvin and “Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette” by Peggy Post.

3. Look at online wedding invitation retail websites, which offer tips and tricks to find the right words for your wedding invitation. Examples include InvitesGalore.com and CustomPaper.com, links to which can be found in the Resources section of this article.

4. Ask friends who were recently married or who are also planning a wedding to view copies of their invitations, and ask for their permission to copy some ideas if you like their invite. In addition, ask for their opinion about resources they used to choose the wording on their invitation to help you view samples and narrow down the choices for yours.

5. View other websites with wedding planning tips and tricks that offer sections on ordering your wedding invitations. Examples include TheAmericanWedding.com and MyPersonalArtist.com, links to which can be found in the Resources section of this article.

References

• The Knot: Wedding Invitations + Stationery
• Invitation Consultants: Wedding Invitation Wording

Resources

• Invites Galore: Wedding Invitation Wording
• Of the Earth: Invitation Wording
• The American Wedding: How to Avoid Invitation Mistakes Part I