When you’re already married, the traditional rules for wedding invitations go out the window. You can host a reception after your marriage for various reasons, such as to celebrate with friends and family who couldn’t attend the wedding, or to have a party to commemorate your union in a more relaxed setting. Whatever your reasons, the wording for your already married reception invitation should reflect the unique nature of your celebration.
The good news is that you have a lot of freedom when it comes to choosing the wording for your reception invitations. You can be formal, informal, whimsical, or anything in between. The most important thing is to choose wording that reflects your personality and the tone of your celebration.
To help you get started, here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing the wording for your already married reception invitation:
What to Include in Your Invitation
The following elements are typically included in an already married reception invitation:
- Your names
- The date, time, and location of the reception
- A brief description of the event
- RSVP information
You may also want to include a line about your marriage, such as “We’re so excited to celebrate our marriage with you!” or “We can’t wait to see you at our reception to celebrate our love.”
Sample Wording
Here are a few examples of already married reception invitation wording:
- “We’re already married, but we’d love to celebrate with you! Please join us for a reception to celebrate our love.”
- “We’re so excited to celebrate our marriage with you! Join us for a reception at [location] on [date] at [time].”
- “We can’t wait to see you at our reception to celebrate our love! Please RSVP by [date] so we can get a headcount.”
- “We’re already married, but we’re having a reception to celebrate with all of our friends and family. Please join us for food, drinks, and dancing!”
- “We’re so happy to be married, and we’re so excited to celebrate with you! Join us for a reception at [location] on [date] at [time].”
- “We can’t wait to see you at our reception to celebrate our love! Please RSVP by [date] so we can get a headcount.”
- “We’re already married, but we’re having a reception to celebrate with all of our friends and family. Please join us for food, drinks, and dancing!”
- “We’re so happy to be married, and we’re so excited to celebrate with you! Join us for a reception at [location] on [date] at [time].”
No matter what wording you choose, make sure that it reflects the unique nature of your celebration and your relationship. Your guests will appreciate the personal touch, and they’ll be excited to celebrate with you.
Once you have chosen the wording for your invitation, you can start sending them out to your guests. Be sure to give them plenty of time to RSVP so that you can get a headcount for the event.
