Just because you are getting married doesn’t mean you need to have a big ceremony and reception. If you prefer to keep the ceremony more intimate but what to follow up with a party, here are some wedding reception only invitation wording examples you can send out instead.
Example #1
Mr. and Mrs. (name)
are honored to announce
the marriage of their daughter,
(name)
to
(name)
on (day of week), (month, date), (year).
The couple will exchange vows
in a private ceremony.
Please join them for a reception
celebrating their union
at (time)o’clock in the evening
(location)
(address)
Example #2
Guy Meets Girl
For the rest of the story…
Please join us at our reception
following the ceremony on
(day of week), the (date) of
(month), (year)
At (time) o’clock in the afternoon
(location)
(address)
As (name)
And (name)
Celebrate their marriage
Example #3
Mr. and Mrs. (name)
are privileged to announce the marriage
of their daughter
(name)
To
(name)
on (day of week), the (day) of (month)
(year).
The couple was joined in marriage in a private
ceremony in (location).
Please join them for a reception celebrating
their nuptials on (day of week), the (date) of (month),
(year)
at (time) o’clock in the evening
(location)
(address)
Example #4
(name) and (name) are happy to announce
their marriage that took place in a private ceremony
on
on (day of week), the (day) of (month)
(year).
in (location)
Please join them for a night of merriment and
jubilation to celebrate their union on
(day of week), the (day) of (month)
(year)
at (time) o’clock in the evening
(location)
(address)
Example #5
Mr. and Mrs. (name)
request the pleasure of your company
at a (dinner) reception in honor of
(name) and (name)
(date)
(time)
(location)
Example #6
We will be married in a private wedding ceremony on (date).
Please celebrate with us at our
reception following the ceremony
(time)
(location)
Example #7
… And they lived happily ever after!
Dreams do come true!
Just like those of (name) and (name)!
You’re invited to attend their wedding reception
(date)
(time)
(location)
Example #8
He slipped the ring on her finger,
a promise made for life …
Join us as we share their joy
now that they’re man and wife!
A reception to honor the newly married
couple, (name) and (name),
on (date)
from (time)
at (location)
Example #9
(name)
and
(name)
are pleased to announce that they will be married
on (date) during a private ceremony on the (place).
Please join them for a
celebration when they return as
husband and wife
on (date)
from (time)
at (location)
Example #10
His love is the sunshine that keeps me warm
To me, she’s the rainbow after the storm
His love gave me wings, it has set me free
And wherever she is, that’s where I want to be.
We, (name) invite you to be with us for our wedding reception
(date)
(time)
(location)
If you are not planning a wedding event that will be in the right setting to accommodate children, check out these great tips on how to communicate your desires to your guests.
The author of this post has contributed to this blog for over five years. Go here to see her latest blog posts.