How to Design and Send a Beautiful Wedding Invitation Text Message
With a date set for your big day, wedding invitations are on your mind. While there are countless options, we’re here to help with a streamlined alternative — a wedding invitation text message. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of creating text wedding invitations and explore why they’re such a fantastic idea. We’ll also share some stunning designs you can customize. Before you know it, you’ll know exactly how to create your dream wedding invites with ease.
What Is a Wedding Invitation Text Message?
Wedding invitation texts aren’t all that different from other types of invitations — the only change is the way you send them. While traditional wedding invitations are sent in the mail, wedding invitation text messages land in your guests’ SMS inbox instead. It’s a subtle difference, but one that can completely overhaul the way you manage invites for your wedding day.
If you’re familiar with online wedding invitations, the text message version is quite similar. You might be working with a smaller screen size, but your guests will enjoy that same gorgeous design and personalized experience that they get with invitations sent via email.
Why Wedding Invitation Text Messages are Ideal for 2024
Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery
We live in such a digital world that wedding invitation text messages make perfect sense. Here’s a handful of reasons why they’re a great option to consider for sharing the details about your big day.
Easy to Send to Everyone
One of the major benefits of sending your wedding invitations by SMS is that you don’t need everyone’s full contact details. This is ideal if you don’t know someone’s address or don’t want to risk a typo on their email address.
With wedding invitation texts, all you need is your guest’s phone number to invite them to your marriage ceremony and celebration. It simplifies the whole process and can really cut down on time spent on gathering details — a priceless bonus if you’re handling your own wedding planning.
Simple for Guests to Find and RSVP
Formal wedding invitations sent by mail can get lost or delayed, and email versions might be tricky to find if your guest has a busy inbox. Wedding invitation text messages bypass those barriers and take your good news straight to your guest on their smartphone.
Wedding invitation texts are not only less likely to get lost, but they can be easier for your guests to manage too. They can open up the invite, check their calendar, and RSVP in moments. It’s perfect for people with busy lives who don’t want to accidentally forget to RSVP.
Affordable with a Personal Touch
Bespoke wedding invitation designs can set you back thousands of dollars, putting a serious dent in your wedding budget. If you love that customized feel but want something more affordable, digital wedding invitations are the way to go.
Greenvelope’s online invitations can be personalized to match your tastes, interests, and special day. Choose a design that speaks to you, customize the colors, and share your love story through your own personalized wording. It’s a lovely way to invite your dear friends and loved ones in your own unique way.
What to Include in Your Wedding Invitation Text Messages
Design: Cynthia Jacquette Art and Design
There are no real rules when it comes to your wedding invitation wording, although there are some basics you probably don’t want to forget. Take a look at these wedding invitation wording ideas to help you put together functional yet personalized messages.
Names of the Couple
It’s your big day, so put your and your partner’s names front and center where they can’t be missed. Introduce yourselves in the way that feels most comfortable — whether that’s by full name, first name, or a nickname.
Reason for Invitation
It seems obvious, but be sure to include a one-liner after your names so people know it’s a wedding invitation. Request the “honor of your presence” or the “pleasure of your company” if you prefer more formal phrasing. For a more casual invite, something like “come and watch us say ‘I do’” or “join us as we tie the knot” works perfectly.
Date and Time
Share the date and time of your wedding ceremony so there’s no confusion. Include the time zone if you’re hosting a virtual wedding or streaming it for guests to enjoy across the world. Be mindful of the date format too if you have international guests — writing out the month can be helpful.
Wedding Venue
Let your wedding guests know where to be to celebrate alongside you as you take the next steps together. Include the wedding ceremony venue along with a full postal address. If the wedding reception is hosted elsewhere, mention that location on your invitation too. For a live-streamed celebration, say that you’ll share the link to view closer to the big day.
Dress Code
Be clear about the formality of your event. Make things easy for your guests and tell them what to expect by mentioning your wedding dress code. Black tie, cocktail, or casual — the choice is all yours.
How to RSVP
Include instructions on how to RSVP and give people an easy way to do so without mailing an RSVP card. With Greenvelope, your guests can RSVP with just a few clicks — helping you save time when it comes to chasing RSVPs ahead of the big day.
Extra Details
There are so many details about your special day that you might want to share without cluttering your invitation card design. Information about transportation, hotels, menu options, and social media hashtags are all useful to your guests. Add these details to a wedding website or your details panel with a note on where your guests can find out more.
How to Create and Send Your Dream Wedding Invitation Text Message
Design: Kiss by Kohl
The process for creating and sending your wedding invitations by text couldn’t be simpler. Browse through our collection of wedding invitations until you find a template you truly love. Then, personalize it to your heart’s content — change the wording, imagery, and colors to suit your style and event.
Next, you’ll add your guests’ contact details. Once that’s all done, you’re ready to send. Your invite will be sent by email by default, but you can request it to be delivered by SMS instead. For any guests without an email address, they’ll automatically receive theirs by text message.
For a detailed walkthrough when you’re ready to finalize your design, see our guide on how to send a card by SMS. It’s super easy — we promise!
Beautiful Wedding Invitation Designs to Inspire You
Here’s a handpicked collection of some of our favorite wedding invitation designs. These all work perfectly as either email or text message invites, so you can send them your preferred way.
Double Laurels Invitation
Design: Robinson Creative House (photo courtesy of Julia Kinnunen Photography)
Share the details of your special day with this Double Laurels invitation. We love that there’s so much space for a photo of the two of you, plus all the most important information for your guests.
Modern Beach Botanicals Invitation
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Keep things fresh and tropical with this Modern Botanicals design. The sea-inspired blues and copper accents make this perfect for a destination wedding, beach wedding, or a tropical-themed backyard wedding.
Chic Minimalist Invitation
Design: Bonjour Berry
Share your sophisticated taste with this Chic Minimalist invitation. The stunning marble effect and muted color scheme gives you the ideal backdrop for details about your contemporary ceremony and reception.
Gilded Agate Invitation
Design: Kaydi Bishop
Treat your guests to an invite that truly makes an impact with this Gilded Agate design. The unusual shape and attention to detail make this a stunning way to send a wedding invitation text message.
Bold Type Invitation
Design: Claudia Owen (photo courtesy of Carina Skrobecki)
Make a statement with this Bold Type invitation. It’s a fun way to feature a photo of the two of you without a standard frame. Combine the bold photo with the minimalist approach to wording, and you have a modern invite that makes an impact.
It’s Easy to Create Wedding Invitation Text Messages
Your wedding day is a special occasion that deserves a worthy invitation — one that won’t get lost in the mail or end up unsent due to a bad email address.
With Greenvelope, creating and sending your wedding invitation text messages is an incredibly simple process. Find a design you love, customize it, and simply opt to send to your guests via SMS when you’re ready to send. Start your journey now — browse our best wedding invitations to find your perfect match.
