Court marriage invitation cards for the reception and the announcement

The marriage is registered; the party is still to come. Simple, modern cards that invite people to celebrate, with names, date, venue and RSVP.

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What should a court marriage invitation say?

A court marriage card usually invites guests to a reception or party after the marriage is registered, so it leads with the celebration rather than a ceremony. It names the couple, says they are now married or are getting married, and gives the reception date, time and venue.

Couples often host it themselves, so the card can name only the two of them, or both families together when the parents are part of the celebration. A religious opener is optional and many couples leave it out.

Three kinds of court marriage card

Reception invitation: “Please join us to celebrate our marriage”, with the party date, time and venue. The most common kind.
Announcement: “We got married” with the registration date, sent to people who were not at the registration. No RSVP needed.
Registration invitation: a short card for the few people who will witness the registration, followed by lunch or dinner.

Wording that works for any family

Court marriages bring together couples of different castes, religions and countries, so the wording works best when it is simple and warm. “Together with our families, we invite you to celebrate our marriage” covers most cases and names nobody as the giver or receiver of the bride.

If the families prefer a traditional feel, a Nepali line such as “हाम्रो शुभ विवाहको खुसीयालीमा आयोजित प्रीतिभोजमा यहाँको उपस्थितिको हार्दिक अनुरोध गर्दछौं।” sits well above the English details.

Designs that suit it

Modern minimalist and monogram designs suit a court marriage reception best: one typeface, the couple’s initials and plenty of space. A couple photo from the registration day works well on the cover, and a single page is enough for most receptions.

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Any tradition · Modern Minimalist

Just Married Reception

English only

A clean reception invite for court, registered or interfaith marriages.

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Any tradition · Modern Minimalist

Modern English Reception

English only

An English-only reception card for court, registered and interfaith marriages.

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Any tradition · Monogram

Laurel Monogram

Your initials inside a laurel wreath, with your wedding hashtag.

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FAQ

Court marriage cards: common questions

What do you write on a court marriage reception card?: Write the couple’s names, a line such as “We are married! Please join us to celebrate”, the reception date in the Nepali and English calendars, the time and the venue with a map link. Add who is hosting if it is the families rather than the couple, and ask for an RSVP so you can plan the food.
Is it okay to send an invitation after a court marriage?: Yes. Many couples register first and host a reception or party weeks or months later for family and friends. The card simply invites people to the celebration, and it can mention the registration date if you want guests to know when the marriage took place.
Can the couple host the reception in their own names?: Yes. A court marriage reception is often hosted by the couple themselves, so the card can end with their two names instead of the parents’. When both families are involved, “Together with their families” before the couple’s names includes them without choosing one side as the host.

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What should a court marriage invitation say?

Three kinds of court marriage card

Reception invitation: “Please join us to celebrate our marriage”, with the party date, time and venue. The most common kind.
Announcement: “We got married” with the registration date, sent to people who were not at the registration. No RSVP needed.
Registration invitation: a short card for the few people who will witness the registration, followed by lunch or dinner.

Wording that works for any family

Court marriage cards: common questions

What do you write on a court marriage reception card?

Write the couple’s names, a line such as “We are married! Please join us to celebrate”, the reception date in the Nepali and English calendars, the time and the venue with a map link. Add who is hosting if it is the families rather than the couple, and ask for an RSVP so you can plan the food.

Is it okay to send an invitation after a court marriage?

Yes. Many couples register first and host a reception or party weeks or months later for family and friends. The card simply invites people to the celebration, and it can mention the registration date if you want guests to know when the marriage took place.

Can the couple host the reception in their own names?

Yes. A court marriage reception is often hosted by the couple themselves, so the card can end with their two names instead of the parents’. When both families are involved, “Together with their families” before the couple’s names includes them without choosing one side as the host.