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Wedding invitation text messages, emails and RSVP reminders
A wedding invitation text message should say that you're getting married, give the date, and point to the invitation link for everything else. Keep it to a few lines, send it to each guest rather than a group, and follow up with a short reminder before your RSVP deadline.
To friends
Hey! We have news. The wedding is on 14 June and we want you there. The invite's here, tap to open.
It's official, we've got a date. Your invitation is in this link, RSVP inside.
Clear 14 June. We're getting married and it won't be the same without you. Details in the link.
Wedding invite incoming. Open the envelope, check the map, tell us you're coming.
To family
Hi Auntie, Can and I are getting married in June and we'd love the whole family there. Everything's in this invitation.
Dear cousins, the date is set. Here's your invitation, and tell us in the form how many of you are coming.
Mum asked me to send this personally, so here it is. Our wedding invitation, with all our love.
To older relatives
Hi Grandpa, it's Elif. I've just called you about the wedding, and this is the invitation I mentioned. Tap the link and it opens.
Dear Uncle Murat, it would mean a great deal to have you there. The invitation is below, and if the link gives you any trouble, just ring me.
To colleagues
Hi team, I'm getting married on 14 June and I'd love to see you there. Times, venue and the map are in this link.
Some personal news. I'm getting married this summer and you're invited. Please RSVP through the invitation by 20 May.
Email subject line
Elif and Can are getting married, your invitation
Our wedding invitation, 14 June
You're invited, Elif and Can, June 2027
Dear Maria, Elif and I are getting married in Istanbul this June. We're sending the invitation early so you can plan your trip, and everything you need is in the link below.
Hello all, here is our wedding invitation. Please open the link for the schedule and the map, and reply through the form so we can plan the tables.
Plus-ones
This invitation is for you and your partner. We'd love to see you both.
We're keeping things small, so this invite is just for you. Hope you understand.
RSVP reminder
Quick reminder, our RSVP closes on Friday. One tap on the invitation link and you're done.
Hi! We're finalising numbers with the venue on Monday. Could you tell us whether you'll make it?
Just checking you got our invitation. If the link didn't open, reply here and we'll sort it.
We'd love to keep a seat for you. Can you RSVP by the 20th?
Last call
Last call for RSVPs. Numbers go to the caterer tomorrow morning.
We're sending the final count tonight. Are you in?
Short
We're getting married. Your invite is here.
Wedding invite for you. Tap to open.
14 June. Our wedding. Your seat is waiting.
What to put in the message
- Who's getting married, if the number isn't saved under your name
- The date
- One line written for that guest
- The invitation link
- An RSVP request with a deadline
Send it one by one, not to a group
A group chat makes an invitation feel like an announcement, and it shows everyone who else is or isn't invited. Sending the same link one by one takes longer but reads as personal, and replies come back to you rather than into a busy thread.
Text, WhatsApp or email?
Text or WhatsApp suits friends and family who live on their phones. Email suits colleagues and guests abroad who keep travel plans in their inbox. For grandparents and older relatives, call first and send the link straight after, so it arrives as something they're expecting.
Plus-ones and children
Say who the invitation is for in the message itself. "This invitation is for you and your partner" or "for the whole family" saves an awkward conversation later, and the number guests enter in the RSVP form will match what you expected.
When to send an RSVP reminder
A few days before your RSVP deadline, and only to people who haven't replied. Your panel shows who has answered, so there's no need to message everyone. You send the reminder yourself, we don't message your guests on your behalf.
Frequently asked questions
Is it OK to send wedding invitations by text?
Yes, as long as it's sent personally and links to a proper invitation. Call older relatives first so the text doesn't arrive out of the blue.
How far ahead should I text the invitation?
Six to eight weeks before the wedding, earlier if guests need to travel. Send a save the date months ahead if many guests fly in.
What should an RSVP reminder text say?
Keep it short and kind. Mention the deadline, say why you need numbers, and include the link again so replying takes one tap.
Should I send the invitation to a group chat?
Better not. Send it one by one so each guest knows it's meant for them and the guest list stays private.