What to Say on a Wedding Invitation for a Second Marriage (Examples & Sample Cards)

Wording for a Second Marriage Wedding Invitation: Tips and Examples

 

Second marriages are so special – a new chance at love, a new family, and a new beginning! They deserve to be announced in a special way, too! Below are a few suggestions on what to say on a wedding invitation for a second marriage. 

 

What to include on your wedding invitations for a second marriage

 

The following details should be included on your wedding invitations, whether you choose printed invitations or more budget-friendly paperless wedding invites (evites or emailed invitations).  

 

Related: Creative Save the Date Wording & Designs for Your Wedding

 

1. Wedding Host

 

The “wedding hosts” on a wedding invitation are usually the people who are financially contributing to the event. If someone special is paying for your wedding, this is your chance to shine the spotlight on them and to let other guests know who to thank. A couple’s parents often pay for a first marriage, but there’s no typical wedding host for a second marriage. If you’re paying for your wedding yourselves, just skip this! 

 

2. Your Names

 

Make sure your names are featured prominently on the invitation. You're getting married! This is your chance to celebrate your second marriage with all the excitement and enthusiasm the special occasion deserves.

 

3. Children’s Names

 

Second marriages are often the start of a big, beautiful, blended family – and couples often include their children’s names on their wedding invites to honor this unique new beginning (although it’s certainly not a requirement). If this sounds meaningful to you, go for it! 

 

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4. Date and Time of Your Wedding Events

 

Be sure to include when the wedding celebrations will take place. Typically, you'll want to include times for both the wedding ceremony and reception. If the party is right after the wedding, it's ok to say "reception to follow." And if you’re planning a multi-day wedding event, be sure to include details for each day.  

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5. Wedding and Reception Location

 

Let guests know where to be on the big day by including specific location details for your wedding venue. We recommend including the address of your venue on the invite – not just the name of the venue – to limit any potential confusion. If you'll be celebrating at multiple locations (one location for the ceremony and another for the reception), provide details for each.

 

Related: Does the Officiant Get a Wedding Invitation? Etiquette for the Reception & More

 

6. RSVP Details

 

Provide clear instructions on how to RSVP to your wedding. It may be easiest to include a separate pre-stamped RSVP postcard along with your invitation, so that guests can easily drop in the mail. You can also go digital – just provide the URL of your wedding website on the invitation, so that guests can RSVP online.

What to ask on a wedding RSVP:

 

When collecting RSVP details, ask your guests if they (and their family) plan to attend, if they’ll bring an optional plus one, meal choice and dietary restrictions, updated contact information, and a “respond by” date, as needed. 

 

7. Wedding Dress Code

 

Let guests know the dress code for your wedding well in advance, so that they have plenty of time to budget and prepare. See a list of common wedding dress codes here: A Simple Guide to Wedding Dress Code Meanings for Guests

 

8. Photos, Illustrations, Adornment

 

Add a personal touch to your wedding invitation by including a themed illustration, design flourishes (special fonts, borders, graphics, etc), or a sweet photo of you. Photos can include just you, you and your kids, you and your family pets, and so on. 

 

 

(Photo by Lisandro Garcia on Unsplash)

 

 

Second Marriage Wedding Invitations: 3 Examples for Inspiration

1. Blended Family Wedding Invitation for Second Marriage

 

This certificate celebrates the blending of two families together in love, and includes the names of the couple's children. It's stylish, elegant, and matches the elevated tone of the wedding - implied by the 'black tie' optional dress code.

 

• Like this second marriage invitation? Here's the Adobe Express wedding invite template we used: Roses / Fanny & James Template

 

 

(Above: Wedding Invitation, second marriage wording when including children in the celebration. This invite includes the venue's street address, wedding website info so that guests can RSVP, and the wedding dress code - "black tie optional.' Sounds like a beautiful celebration!)

 

 

2. Wedding Invitation with Couple Photo to Send Out Early 

 

We love wedding invitations with photos of couples! The wording on this example works well if you need to get your wedding invites designed, printed, and sent out as soon as possible - even if you don’t have all the final details yet. Why? They include the basic info, with instructions on how to RSVP and find out other important details online. Then, update your wedding website a few days after the invites head out.

 

• Like this second marriage invite? Here's the Adobe Express template we used: Mary & Henry Save the Date Template

 

 

(Above: Wedding invite with couple's photo, basic info, and where to find the wedding website.)

 

3. Multi-Day Wedding Invitation for Second Marriage

 

This invitation is the perfect mix of celebration and family - a great match for a couple celebrating a second marriage. Notice that both dates, times, and locations are included so that guests know exactly where to be for each event! This style of invitation doesn't include RSVP details, so you might want to include a separate RSVP card when mailing, or include a link if sending a paperless version. 

 

• Like this second marriage invite? Here's the Adobe Express template we used: Minimalist / Matthew & Victoria Template

 

 

(Above: Multiday wedding invites can easily feel cluttering with information. To avoid this, consider an otherwise clean or minimalist design with a simple background and limited colors or patterns.)

 

 

 

More inspiration for your second marriage wedding celebration from AMM: 

 

• Simple Second Marriage Wedding Ceremony Script
   
• 3 Tips for Writing a Second Marriage Wedding Script
   
• Your Guide to Wedding Dresses for a Second Marriage
   
• Blended Family Wedding Ceremony Script with Sand Blending Ritual
   
• Fun Ways to Include Kids in Your Elopement Plans
   

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Ask a Friend or Family Member to Officiate Your Wedding!

Ask a close friend or family member to conduct your wedding ceremony for a personal, intimate experience you'll remember for a lifetime. Your closest friend or sibling, a parent or grandparent, or even your adult child can officiate your wedding with the right preparation! 

 

Your loved one can get ordained online for free with American Marriage Ministries to officiate your wedding, or to serve as a 'backup officiant' to ensure your ceremony takes place even if something unexpected happens on the wedding day. Our online ordination form only takes a few seconds to fill out, and we offer free training for first-time officiants on our website. Click the links below to get started! 

 

 

• Get ordained online with AMM here
• See Officiant Requirements in your state

 

• Sample Wedding Script Library
• Wedding Officiant Training Resources

 

 

Congratulations on your upcoming marriage. Enjoy the wedding ceremony, and don't forget to have fun! (Rawpixel / iStock)

 

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