What do you usually put on a wedding invitation?

Start with who is hosting, often the couple or their parents, then the names of the couple. Include the full date, written clearly, and the time the ceremony begins. Give the venue name and full address, and say whether it is indoors or outdoors. Add a line like "and afterwards at the reception" if the reception is elsewhere. Include an RSVP date and how to reply, for example by post or online. If you are asking guests to choose a meal, add a line for that. Mention dress code only if you have one, such as "black tie" or "garden party". If children are not invited, say so politely, for example "adults only". You can also add a gift list line, but many couples put that on a separate card or website. Keep the wording simple and friendly. Avoid long poems or overly formal phrases. Make sure the names are spelled correctly and the date is easy to read. If you have a wedding website, you can include its address on a separate card rather than on the invitation itself.