Making your engagement party invitation work

An engagement party is often the first gathering of both families and friend groups, and the invitation sets its tone. Some are relaxed drinks, others formal dinners, and the card should make clear which one guests are walking into.

What to write on it

  • Lead with the couple's names and the happy news.
  • Give the date, time and venue, and describe the event, such as drinks and dancing.
  • Add the host's name if it is not the couple, and how to reply.

One tip

Only invite people who will also be invited to the wedding. It is the one etiquette rule nearly everyone agrees on, and it saves an awkward conversation later.

What you get

  • Made at 5 × 7 in.
  • A CMYK print PDF with bleed and crop marks, ready for any print shop.
  • Invitations & cards come in 5 × 7 in, 4.25 × 5.5 in and A6.
  • Two AI designs from your words, logo and colours; preview free, $3.99 for the one you keep.
What should an engagement party invitation say?
The couple's names, who is hosting, the date, time and place, the kind of party, and how to RSVP.
Can I add our photo to the engagement invitation?
Yes. Add your own photo during setup and the design is laid out around it.