The quickest usable version:
With joyful hearts, [Name] and [Name] bid you join them as they pledge their troth on [day and date] at [time] within [venue], [place]. Feasting and merriment shall follow. Kindly send word by [RSVP date] at [website or contact].
This wording feels ceremonial without hiding the information your guests need. Replace pledge their troth with are joined in marriage if you want a clearer modern phrase.
What every wedding invitation needs
| Part | What to include | Medieval-style option |
|---|---|---|
| Host | The couple, families, or named hosts | With the blessing of their families |
| Request | A clear invitation to attend | Bid you join them |
| Couple | Both names as guests know them | [Name] and [Name] |
| Date and time | Day, full date, and start time | On the fifth day of October at four in the afternoon |
| Place | Venue and usable location | Within the great hall of [Venue] |
| Reception | Whether and where it follows | Feasting and revelry shall follow |
| Reply | RSVP deadline and method | Kindly send word by [date] |
Dress code, parking, lodging, accessibility, meal choices, and detailed directions usually fit better on a separate card or wedding website. Keep registry and gift information off the main invitation. Whatever style you choose, prioritize legible names, dates, and locations.
Jump to: courtly, castle, rustic feast, Renaissance fair, fantasy, concise, family-hosted, separate reception, reception-only, or save-the-date.
1. Elegant courtly wedding invitation
Best for a formal ceremony, historic venue, candlelit hall, or romantic old-world theme.
With the blessing of their families
[Name]
and
[Name]
request the pleasure of your company as they pledge their lives one to another
on [day and date] at [time]
at [venue], [city]
Feasting and dancing shall follow.
2. Castle proclamation invitation
This version leans theatrical and works well for a castle, manor, or banquet-hall wedding.
Hear ye, good friends and honored kin!
Let it be known throughout the realm that [Name] and [Name] shall be joined in marriage.
You are summoned most joyfully to witness their vows on [day and date] at [time] within the halls of [venue], [place].
A royal feast and merriment shall follow. Kindly send word of your attendance by [RSVP date].
3. Rustic medieval feast invitation
Use this warmer wording for a barn, woodland, village-fair, or harvest celebration.
Come, friends and kin, and gather at our table.
[Name] and [Name] invite you to share in their wedding on [day and date] at [time] at [venue], [place].
There shall be vows beneath the open sky, followed by good food, music, and dancing.
Pray send your reply by [RSVP date] at [website or contact].
4. Renaissance fair wedding invitation
Make the theme clear while giving guests permission to attend in ordinary formalwear.
Huzzah! A wedding day draws near.
[Name] and [Name] bid you join their merry company as they exchange vows on [day and date] at [time] at [venue], [place].
Stay for feasting, music, games, and revelry.
Medieval or Renaissance attire is warmly encouraged, though never required. Kindly reply by [RSVP date].
5. Fantasy adventure wedding invitation
For couples who want a quest-like invitation without borrowing from a specific fictional world.
Two paths become one.
After many journeys, [Name] and [Name] invite you to witness the beginning of their greatest adventure: marriage.
Join the company on [day and date] at [time] at [venue], [place].
A feast worthy of song shall follow. Send your answer by [RSVP date] at [website].
6. Short medieval wedding invitation
Use this compact version for a small card or digital invitation.
Well met, dear friends.
[Name] and [Name] joyfully invite you to their wedding on [date] at [time] at [venue], [place].
Vows, feasting, and dancing to follow. RSVP by [date] at [website].
7. Family-hosted invitation
This wording recognizes both families as hosts without placing one family above the other.
With great joy, the families of [Name] and [Name] bid you join them in celebrating the marriage of their beloved children.
The vows shall be spoken on [day and date] at [time] at [venue], [place].
Thereafter, all are welcome to the wedding feast. Kindly reply by [RSVP date].
8. Ceremony and reception at separate venues
Keep both locations unmistakable. A details card is useful when either address is long.
[Name] and [Name] request the pleasure of your company as they exchange vows on [day and date] at [time] at [ceremony venue and address].
When the vows are sealed, the company shall gather for feasting and dancing at [reception venue and address] beginning at [time].
Kindly send word by [RSVP date] at [website or contact].
9. Medieval reception-only invitation
Use direct wording so guests know they are being invited to the celebration after the ceremony.
The vows have been spoken; now let the feast begin!
[Name] and [Name] invite you to celebrate their marriage with supper, music, and merriment on [day and date] at [time] at [venue], [place].
Kindly send word of your attendance by [RSVP date].
10. Medieval save-the-date wording
A save-the-date needs only the couple, date, general location, and notice that the formal invitation will follow.
Mark well the date!
[Name] and [Name] shall be wed on [date] in [city or region].
Keep the day in good remembrance. A formal summons with all particulars shall follow.
Useful lines for the details card
| Purpose | Clear themed wording |
|---|---|
| RSVP | Kindly send word by [date] at [website or contact]. |
| Attire | Medieval or Renaissance attire is warmly encouraged, though never required. |
| Outdoor terrain | The celebration is outdoors upon uneven ground; sturdy footwear is advised. |
| Adults only | With affection for all young squires and maidens, this shall be an adults-only celebration. |
| Unplugged ceremony | During the vows, kindly sheathe thy devices and be fully present. |
| Reception | Feasting, music, and dancing shall follow in the great hall. |
| Website | For maps, lodging, and further particulars, visit [website]. |
How to make the wording sound natural
- Keep logistics modern and unmistakable. Atmosphere should never obscure the start time, address, or reply deadline.
- Choose two or three themed phrases. Bid you join them, wedding feast, and send word are usually enough.
- Match the venue. Courtly wording suits a formal hall; rustic language suits a woodland or barn; playful proclamation language suits a Renaissance fair.
- Use names your guests recognize. The theme should not make the couple or hosts difficult to identify.
- Read the finished card aloud. Remove any line that feels like a joke unless a comic tone is intentional.
Browse Medieval English Phrases for more greetings, romance, feasting, and farewell wording. The guide to writing medieval dialogue can help you keep a longer ceremony script consistent.
To create a personalized first draft, paste your plain invitation into the Medieval Fantasy Translator and choose the Courtly voice. Keep the names, date, venue, and RSVP details exactly as written.
Create a courtly invitation draft
Frequently asked questions
What should a medieval wedding invitation say?
State who is hosting, invite the guest to the wedding, name the couple, and give the date, time, venue, reception details, and RSVP method. Add a few courtly words for atmosphere, but keep every practical detail easy to understand.
How do you ask guests to wear medieval attire?
Use a welcoming line such as: Medieval or Renaissance attire is warmly encouraged, though never required. Add practical guidance or examples on a details card or wedding website.
Are these authentic medieval invitations?
No. They are modern wedding invitations written in a readable medieval-inspired style. Historical English varied by century and region, and a real period document would not look or read like a modern invitation card.