Category: Invitation Wording

Sending thank you cards to guests or anyone who gave you a wedding gift is good wedding etiquette. Most likely, the gift giver put a lot of time and effort into choosing your gift and it is polite and appropriate to acknowledge that with a hand-written card.

So, you might be thinking, especially in our ultra high-tech world, “well, wouldn’t an email be good enough?” To answer simply – no. Email and all the other electronic means of communication we use now just don’t convey the personal touch that a hand-written note does. Yes, writing thank you notes can be time consuming and, yes, some notes may leave you at a complete loss as to what to say, but no matter; the fact that you took the time to write and say “thank you” speaks volumes to the recipients.

Your thank you card doesn’t have to be paragraphs of eloquent prose. The most important thing is to be sincere. Short, simple notes are usually sufficient, that is, unless you’re writing to a close family member or friend and you’re using the opportunity to “catch up.”

Generally, you’ll want to thank the person for the specific gift, briefly mention why you like it or how you intend to use it, and then end the note. Doesn’t that sound easy? Great, if not, here are a few examples that may help get you past the initial writer’s block.

Example 1 – note to relative or close friend

Dear Auntie Kay,

Thank you so much for your gift! How thoughtful of you to give Bill and me such a lovely family treasure. Grandma’s hand-crocheted bedspread will be our most prized possession. We both thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

Example 2 – note to someone you don’t know very well

Dear Mrs. Brown:

Mother just gave me the beautiful crystal cake pedestal you left and I couldn't wait to tell you how lovely it is. Bill and I will think of you each time we use it. Thank you so very much.

Example 3 – note for a gift that you really didn’t care for

(This sounds harsh, but it happens more than you would think. Remember to focus on the positive, and, especially in this scenario, that it’s the thought that counts!)

Dear Aunt Jean,

Thank you for your gift. The wrapping paper was so beautiful, I almost didn’t want to unwrap it. The placemats are so unique; I think I’ll save them for special occasions.

If you let your gratitude and sincerity shine through, you’ll be sure to come up with just the right words to say “thank you!” To see more samples of thank you card wording, visit LCI's Thank You Card Verses.

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Now that summer is finally here it’s time to move things outside. That means pulling out the lawn furniture, firing up the grill or breaking out the picnic basket. Hot, sunny days and cool, moonlit nights provide a perfect setting for outdoor celebrations and activities. Whether it’s a family reunion, neighborhood block party, or a “Welcome, summer” cookout, LCI Paper has a wide selection of invitations sure to meet your needs.

Summer barbeques and picnics are popular because they are quick and easy to organize. So, when wording your invitations, remember to keep that simplicity with text that’s casual and carefree.

Below are examples of some cute and clever verses you might consider for your barbeque or picnic invitations. Use them as is or change them to suit your taste. Or create your own to express your individuality. It’s summer so have fun!

Barbeque Samples

Sample Wording #1
We’ll be Grillin’ and Chillin’
As we Celebrate Summer!

Come on over and join us at
(Host’s name) Barbeque!

Date
Time
Address

Burgers and Dogs will be on the grill.
Please bring a side dish to share –
See you there!

Sample Wording #2
Cheeseburger in paradise

Heaven on earth with an onion slice
Not too particular not too precise
Just a cheeseburger in paradise

Please join us
for a cookout

Date
Time
Location
Host’s name

Picnic Sample Wording #1
Join us for an afternoon
Of fresh air, favorite foods, & fun activities!

Host’s name
Date & Time
Location

Picnic Sample Wording #2
Quench your thirst
for Family fun!

Come to a
Picnic in the Park

Date
Time
Location
Host’s name

Click here to see more invitation wording samples for barbecues, picnics, and other fun summer get-togethers.

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It’s not too soon to start planning your Fourth of July cookout or picnic; celebrating America’s birthday is a great reason to throw a party, so send those invites out sooner rather than later.

When you write your invitations, be sure that the wording reflects the patriotic spirit of the holiday. And don’t forget to include whether you’d like your guests to provide any additional food or drinks or to just bring themselves!

The following verses are samples of wording you could use for your July 4th party invitations. If you’re struggling to create something clever on your own, maybe one of these will do the trick. Any one of them represents the casual, carefree attitude of a summery, Independence Day celebration with family and friends.

For more wording samples, visit LCI's 4th of July Invitation Wording.

Sample 1
Break out the sparklers
And strike up the band
Let’s celebrate Independence Day
The best way we can!
Join us for a
4th of July Celebration
Time
Date
Hosts
Telephone Number

Sample 2
4th of July
will be a blast!
Come join the fun!

Dinner & Fireworks
Name
Address
Telephone Number (for RSVPs)

Sample 3
Let’s Grill!

Come hungry and ready to party!
Date
Time
Address

Please bring your own favorite appetizer to share
Name
Telephone Number (for RSVPs)

Sample 4
We're having a party
on the Fourth of July
We’ll have great food and fireworks
to light up the sky!
We hope that you'll come
and plan to stay
and celebrate with us
on Uncle Sam's Birthday!
Beginning at Time
Location
Address
City, State

Sample 5
We hold these truths to be self-evident...
that all friends and family are invited to our Fourth of July Picnic!
The Smith family requests the honor of your presence
on Date
Time
Address
Telephone Number (for RSVPs)

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The months of May and June are renowned for graduations. Pomp and circumstance fills the air - along with mortarboards! Regardless of the institution that you, your son, or daughter is graduating from, be it college or kindergarten, graduation is a milestone worth recognizing and celebrating.

How wonderful to share this most significant and memorable occasion with family and friends. So, when planning a graduation celebration or inviting guests to a graduation ceremony, remember that LCI Paper has a broad assortment of invitations to suit any taste and budget.

When you’re considering invitations, don’t forget about the wording. Whether the invitation is for a party or the commencement exercises, the minimum to include would be the date, time, location, and the graduate’s name. For college graduations you could also give the degree to be awarded. Parents of the graduate can include their names as well.

As is the trend with most invitations, the sky has become the limit. Creativity and personalization are definitely welcome.

Still stumped? Perhaps a few wording samples might be helpful. The following verses are a mix of casual and formal. If you see something that you like, use it. Or maybe you’ll be inspired to create your own genuine message that expresses the happiness, excitement, and joy you feel about your child’s (or your own) tremendous achievement!

To see more samples of Graduation Invitation wording visit LCI Paper’s All Occasion Invitation Wording. Here are a few examples:

Graduation Celebration
You're invited to a
Bachelor (of Arts) Party!
to help us celebrate
(graduate’s name)
Graduation!
Saturday night June 9th
from 8:00 to midnight
at (location)
(address)
Mindy, John & Trevor
Rsvp 222-222-6778

Graduation Celebration
In honor of the Graduate
and
Hopkinton High School Senior Class of 2007
you are cordially invited to attend
a celebration for our son
Christopher James Maloney
Friday, June 15, 2007 at 5:00 p.m.
Dinner and Dancing
Tony's on the Pier
Boston
Hosted by Richard and Marjorie Maloney
Please Rsvp by June 8th
(222) 222-2477

Transportation will be provided

Graduation Celebration
Class of 2007
With great revelry and pride
we send the graduate
into the future

Join us for an Open House
to celebrate the graduation of
Thomas Jones
from Bentley College
with a Bachelors in Science
May 19th, 2007
at 7pm
(location and address)

Graduation
Please share in our joy
as our DAUGHTER
Christina
graduates from Marlboro High School
on June 9th
2007
at 11am at the Athletic Field

Charles and Katherine Jones

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Chances are, if you chose to have your wedding during the spring or summer, you did because you and your fiancé are fond of these seasons. Warm, sunny days, lush green lawns, and colorful, fragrant flowers in bloom lend to a pleasant and inviting atmosphere; a perfect setting for your wedding.

If your shared love of the spring or summer drove your decision to wed at this time, why not let that love be displayed in your wedding invitations, not only in their look and feel, but in the wording too.

Your invitations set the stage for your guests since they provide the first glimpse of your wedding theme. You can follow proper etiquette and still customize your wording to make it distinctive. To link your impending marriage to the spring or summer seasons, use words that express the beauty of those seasons and relate them to the joy you feel as a couple in love.

Don’t worry if you’re not a poet, the following examples might give you some inspiration on how you could connect your spring/summer wedding with your happiness. Any of these verses could serve as a heartfelt introduction to your invitation text.

A fresh new day, and it is ours,
a day of happy beginnings


The daisies of the field are as fresh and perfect as our love…


Like a butterfly in a summer breeze,
our hearts are uplifted by our love


Like the promise felt in the cool spring air,
such is the love in our hearts

With a little imagination, you’ll easily find the right words to convey the meaning of your spring or summer wedding.

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