For couples who plan on having a big engagement party and a small wedding, figuring out the wording for the invitations can be a bit tricky. You want to make sure potential guests know that they’re invited to the engagement party but not the wedding, and you want to do it in a way that’s both clear and polite.
One way to do this is to use separate invitations for the engagement party and the wedding. On the engagement party invitation, you can write something like, “We’re so excited to celebrate our engagement with all of you! Please join us for a party at [location] on [date] at [time].” On the wedding invitation, you can write something like, “We’re so happy to announce our wedding! We hope you can join us for our ceremony at [location] on [date] at [time].”
Another option is to use one invitation for both the engagement party and the wedding. On the invitation, you can write something like, “We’re so excited to celebrate our engagement and wedding with all of you! Please join us for a party at [location] on [date] at [time]. The ceremony will begin at [time].”
Invitation Etiquette for a Big Engagement Party and Small Wedding
When wording your invitations, it’s important to keep in mind the following etiquette tips:
- Make sure to send out invitations for both the engagement party and the wedding at least six weeks in advance.
- Include all the important details on the invitation, such as the date, time, location, and dress code.
- Be clear about who is invited to the engagement party and the wedding. If you’re only inviting certain guests to the wedding, make sure to specify this on the invitation.
- Use formal language on the invitation, but don’t be afraid to add a personal touch.
- Proofread your invitations carefully before sending them out.
Big Engagement Party Small Wedding Invitation Wording Ideas
Here are some ideas for wording your big engagement party small wedding invitations:
- **Engagement party only:** “We’re so excited to celebrate our engagement with all of you! Please join us for a party at [location] on [date] at [time].”
- **Wedding only:** “We’re so happy to announce our wedding! We hope you can join us for our ceremony at [location] on [date] at [time].”
- **Engagement party and wedding:** “We’re so excited to celebrate our engagement and wedding with all of you! Please join us for a party at [location] on [date] at [time]. The ceremony will begin at [time].”
- **Engagement party and wedding (separate invitations):** “We’re so excited to celebrate our engagement with all of you! Please join us for a party at [location] on [date] at [time].” “We’re so happy to announce our wedding! We hope you can join us for our ceremony at [location] on [date] at [time].”
- **Engagement party and wedding (with dress code):** “We’re so excited to celebrate our engagement and wedding with all of you! Please join us for a party at [location] on [date] at [time]. The ceremony will begin at [time]. Dress code is [dress code].”
- **Engagement party and wedding (with RSVP information):** “We’re so excited to celebrate our engagement and wedding with all of you! Please RSVP by [date] to [email address] or [phone number].”
- **Engagement party and wedding (with gift registry information):** “We’re so excited to celebrate our engagement and wedding with all of you! Please join us for a party at [location] on [date] at [time]. The ceremony will begin at [time]. We’re registered at [store name] and [website].”
- **Engagement party and wedding (with website information):** “We’re so excited to celebrate our engagement and wedding with all of you! Please RSVP by [date] to [website]. You can also find more information about the wedding on our website.”
No matter what wording you choose, make sure it reflects your personal style and the tone of your wedding. Your guests will appreciate the thoughtfulness you put into your invitations, and they’ll be excited to celebrate with you on your big day.
