Respostas
What goes on
an invitation?
Five things, in a fixed order — and four more that guests expect but which belong somewhere else entirely.
What information goes on an invitation?
Five things in this order: who is hosting, the request, whose event it is, the date and time, the place. Dress code, RSVP details, travel and registry do not belong on the invitation card — they go on a details card, so the invitation stays an announcement rather than a form.
01
Which card carries what.
| Information | Where it goes | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Host line | Convite | Establishes who is welcoming the guest. Comes first. |
| The request | Convite | "Honour of your presence" for a house of worship; "pleasure of your company" elsewhere. |
| Names | Convite | Whose occasion it is, written as they should appear. |
| Date, time, venue | Convite | Formal suites spell dates and times out in words. |
| Dress code | Details card | A rule on the announcement unbalances it. |
| RSVP method and deadline | Cartão-resposta | Where the guest is looking when they act. |
| Travel, parking, hotels | Details card or website | Too long for the card; guests will look it up. |
| Registry | Website only | Never on the invitation. It reads as a request for gifts. |
| Children policy | Details card | See the adults-only wording guidance. |
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Common questions
Should the year be included?
On a formal invitation, yes, written out — "two thousand and twenty-seven". On a modern one it is optional if the date is unambiguous.
Do I put the reception on the same card?
If it is at the same venue, a line at the foot is fine. A different venue usually earns its own card.
Can I put the website on the invitation?
A single discreet line at the foot is now common and useful. Keep it small; it is a signpost, not part of the announcement.
Generate the wording.
Choose the occasion, who is hosting and how formal it should be — and see which etiquette convention the result follows.
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