How to Word a Jewish Wedding Invitation (With Examples)
Jewish wedding invitation wording includes the couple's names, parents' names, Hebrew and secular dates, chuppah and reception times, venue address, and RSVP details. Traditional Chassidish invitations use Yiddish, modern Orthodox use Hebrew and English, and each style has specific wording conventions for parents, dates, and double-simcha formats.
A Jewish wedding invitation is more than just a card — it's a statement of who you are and what this simcha means to your family. Getting the wording right can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Here's a complete guide with real examples for every style.
What to Include on a Jewish Wedding Invitation
Every Jewish wedding invitation should have:
Wording by Style
Traditional Chassidish (Yiddish)
In Chassidish invitations, the parents typically invite guests on behalf of the family.
"מיר לאדן אייך בשמחה רבה צו קומען צו דעם חתונה פון אונזער קינד [שם החתן / הכלה]. די חתונה וועט זיין [Date] ביי [Time] אין [Location]."
Modern Orthodox (Hebrew + English)
"בשעה טובה ומוצלחת — Mr. & Mrs. [Name] and Mr. & Mrs. [Name] joyfully invite you to the wedding of their children [Chosson] and [Kallah]. [Day], [Hebrew Date] / [Secular Date] at [Time]. [Venue Name], [Address]."
English Only (Modern)
"Together with their families, [Groom's Name] and [Bride's Name] invite you to celebrate their marriage on [Day], [Date] at [Time]. [Venue]. Reception to follow."
Double-Simcha Formats
When two simchos are celebrated together — for example, a wedding combined with a Bar Mitzvah, or a wedding and a Bris — the invitation can announce both. A common format:
"With great joy, we invite you to celebrate the wedding of [Chosson] and [Kallah], and the Bar Mitzvah of [Name]. [Date] at [Time]. [Venue]."
In Chassidish communities, a double simcha is often noted with both events listed on the same invitation, with separate times for each.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Forgetting the Hebrew date — traditional communities expect it
2. Not specifying chuppah time vs. reception time — guests need to know when to arrive
3. Leaving out the full address — especially important for out-of-town guests
4. Making it too long — invitations should be elegant and concise
Pro Tip
On Bal Simcha, every word is customizable. You can mix Hebrew, Yiddish, and English exactly the way your family wants it. Browse our Jewish wedding invitation templates and customize the wording to match your style perfectly.
Browse Bal Simcha's wedding invitation designs — every design is editable online, in Hebrew, Yiddish and English, and can be shared straight to WhatsApp.
Real designs you can edit online
A few of the wedding invitation designs on balsimcha.com. Tap one to open it in the editor and change every word.
