How to Word a Wedding Invitation (with Sri Lankan Examples)
Good invitation wording is warm, clear, and complete: who is inviting, who is getting married, when and where, and how to RSVP. Here is a simple structure with Sri Lankan examples you can adapt for a traditional or modern wedding.
The host line
Traditionally the invitation is issued by the parents. A common Sri Lankan phrasing is: 'Mr. & Mrs. [Names] request the pleasure of your company at the wedding of their daughter [Name] to [Name].'
For a jointly hosted or modern wedding, the couple may invite guests directly: 'Together with their families, [Name] and [Name] invite you to celebrate their wedding.'
The ceremony details
State the date, the auspicious ceremony time if relevant, and both the ceremony and reception venues. Keep it easy to scan.
- Date and day of the week
- Ceremony (poruwa) start time
- Ceremony venue and reception venue with a map link
- Dress code, if any
The RSVP request
Make it effortless to reply. Rather than 'RSVP by phone to…', a digital invitation lets you write: 'Kindly RSVP through the link below,' and guests tap accept, decline, or maybe.
Clear RSVP wording combined with an online form is the single biggest thing that gets you an accurate headcount.
Put it together
Choose a template that suits your wedding's tone, drop in your names and details, and preview it on a phone — where most guests will open it first.
Frequently asked questions
What should a wedding RSVP line say?
Keep it simple and direct, such as 'Kindly RSVP through the link below by [date].' With an online RSVP, guests reply in one tap and your dashboard tracks the count.
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