You’ve decided that nothing could be more romantic than having a palm tree, bougainvillea, and the cerulean blue of the Pacific Ocean as the backdrop for your wedding. No matter if it’s a Tuscany hillscape, or the rolling hills of a Nothern California vineyard, you’re not alone.
The popularity of destination weddings has skyrocketed in the last few decades, and its appeal continues to grow.
Having a destination wedding will make you stand out from the pack and provide ample time to bond with your family and friends, going beyond brief catch-ups. You’ll share meals and engage in various activities, from golf to yoga, creating a delightful camp-like atmosphere.
For a bride and groom feeling paralyzed by a sprawling guest list, a destination wedding can also be a welcome solution. Not only can you anticipate more declines, but you’ll also find it easier to explain your decision to keep the celebration small and intimate.
Planning a Destination Wedding means that you’ll have a lot of information to convey in your invitations. A pocket folder invitation, trifold, or a unique flat invitation with multiple inserts works best.
And your announcement starts with your Save the Dates, which is highly recommended if you’re having a Destination Wedding.
You should send them out 9/12 months prior to the wedding date. The earlier the better. For a destination wedding over a holiday weekend or during the high season, it’s not unusual to send save-the-date cards a year in advance.
Remember to include a link to your wedding website where you keep the information updated for your guests, such as details on travel and hotel information, typical weather for that time of the year, as well as times, locations, and suggested attire for any other wedding-related events, from welcome cocktails to a post-wedding brunch.
Your wedding invitations should reflect your wedding theme and vibe, capturing the essence of the couple’s personality. Most importantly, your wedding invitations should serve as a precious memory of one of the most important days of your life. We are here for you if you want a wedding invitation that is more than just paper and ink and will become a cherished keepsake.
The wording on your wedding invitation holds significant importance when it comes to setting the tone of the formality of your wedding and reflecting the personality of you as a couple.
But first, below is what you should include on your wedding invitation if you’re having a Destination Wedding:
The destination: Tell your guests where in the world they’re going and include the country and city on your wedding invitations.
The wedding venue: Now that your guests know the location of your wedding you can get into the details. As happens with non-destination wedding invitations, you’ll want your guests to know the exact address of your venue. We recommend including the full address below the name of your wedding venue.
The wedding date: The wedding date should be very clear because you don’t want anyone misinformed about the wedding date. I always recommend to my couples to skip the numeral style (example: 09.21.2024) and fully write out the date (i.e. Saturday, September 21, 2024 or Saturday, September Twenty-first, 2024)
The time: Includes the specific hour followed by AM/PM or use the 24-hour clock. You don’t want anyone being tardy to your party.
The RSVP deadline: Typically, you’ll ask for your guests’ attendance twelve weeks in advance, as opposed to six for a non-destination wedding. Ensure your RSVP deadline is clearly listed on your RSVP card.
The accommodations info: Provide details to assist your guests in arranging their accommodations. Include a list of recommended resorts or hotels for booking, and specify if there are reserved rooms under your name. Include info such as airport(s) for flying into and whether guests need to arrange their own rental car or if a shuttle service is provided.
The Wedding Website URL: Wedding websites serve as valuable resources for updated information about your destination wedding that may not fit on the invitations. Include the URL at the bottom of your wedding invitation card or on an additional insert so that your guests can access additional and, most importantly, updated information.
Additional Events: A destination wedding often extends beyond the main event, encompassing three or more days of shared experiences. Whether it’s a welcome cocktail reception, a post-wedding brunch, or other activities, ensure that your guests are informed, included, and prepared for the full celebration.
The attire: Including the dress code on your wedding invitations is essential, especially for a destination wedding. Providing this info will avoid questions from your guests and ensure that they dress according to your event, the weather, location, and formality.
Read this blog post to know “How to mention a dress code on an invitation”
And most importantly, the wording. The wedding invitation and wording should reflect your personality and wedding style. Below I’m sharing some examples of how to word your destination wedding invitation and creative ways to word your RSVP card.
Destination Wedding Invitation Card – Examples:
- Pack your bags! Together with their families [wedding details]
- Pack your bags! [partner & partner] along with their families, would be honored to have your presence at [wedding venue], [country] for their destination wedding.
- Pack your bags and catch a flight to [city or country], [wedding date]
- Adventure Awaits. Please join us for the wedding of [wedding details]
- Together with their families [partner & partner] Invite you to hop on a plane and celebrate their union
- You are invited to join us on our journey as [partner & partner] get married [wedding details]
- Grab your passports and join us for the wedding of [wedding details]
- Please join us in paradise [partner & partner] are getting married [wedding details]
- Sending smiles across the miles [partner & partner] are getting married [wedding details]
- Put on your beach/desert/mountain chic [partner & partner] are getting married [wedding details]
- You are cordially invited to a wedding weekend getaway with [partner & partner] are getting married [wedding details]
- Fly away with us! Together with their families [partner & partner] invite you to join them on their special day [wedding date and details]
- Love is one big adventure. [partner & partner] would be delighted to be with you as they get married in the eyes of God
- You are cordially invited to [partner & partner] wedding weekend getaway, to be filled with amazing food, good friends, and unforgettable moments. [wedding details]
- Clear your calendars from [wedding dates]. The magic begins at [wedding venue] with a welcome dinner by the bay.
- Come be with us on our special day! [partner & partner], together with their families, would love to see your gorgeous face as they say their vows and enter a new chapter of their lives. Catch a flight to [wedding venue], [wedding date]
- Once upon a time, in a land, far, far away, two people met and fell in love. And now they’re getting married far, far away. Please join us [partner & partner] as they tie the knot on [wedding details].
- We would love to have a magical weekend with you, including nights full of laughter, music, and dancing in our flip-flops on the beautiful beaches of [wedding venue]. [partner & partner] invite you to join them on their special day [wedding date and details]
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Examples of creative Destination Invitation RSVP Cards:
- ____ Bags are packed! / ____ Will be thinking of you at home.
- ____ Bags are packed. Let’s do this! / ____ Bummer, I wish I could, but I can’t make it.
- ____ Away we go! / ____ Sorry, I’ll have to say no.
- ____ Ready for take-off! / ____ Sending best wishes
- ____ Will be there with bells on / ____ Will be there free of bells / ____ Will be there … undecided on bells / ____ Will not be there, heard there will be people wearing bells
- ____ I can’t wait to celebrate it! / ____ Sad to miss the fun!
- ____ Yes! Counting the waves / ____ Sorry, we’re in over our heads!
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Alternative Wedding RSVP Wording Examples and Ideas:
- ____ I can’t wait / ____ Sorry to miss out
- ____ Heck Yeah! We’ll be there! / ____ Bummer, we can’t make it!
- ____ Ready to eat, drink, and see you get married! /____ Will toast to you from afar
- ____ Deal me in / ____ Sitting out
- ____ Let’s party! / ____ Sadly no!
- ____ Wouldn’t miss it for the world / ____ Will celebrate from afar
- ____ Ready to eat, drink, and see you get married! / ____ No, party on without me
- ____ Yes! Can’t wait to party! / ____ Boo! So sorry to miss it!
- ____ Yes, let’s live it up / ____ No, and I’ll forever regret this decision
- ____ Will be there, and will not be square / ____ Will not be there, and therefore am square
- ____ Hell yes! / ____Damn, I can’t make it!
Whether you will have a destination wedding or not, the most important piece of stationery is your wedding invitation. With the right wedding stationer, like us, you’ll receive daily support and guidance to help you get the perfect wedding invitation.
Your wedding invitation should represent your love story and how committed you are to each other. The one that makes you look back and makes you feel madly in love every time you look at it. And consequently, becomes a precious memory of your big day.
I’m here to provide clarity and guidance in creating the perfect wedding invitation. Contact me, or book your free Clarity call if you have questions about our process or how to work with us.
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