An Expert Guide to Spanish Wedding Invitations: Wording, Etiquette and Examples

Wedding invitations are guests' first peek into your celebration. From the colors and style to wording, couples are providing a glimpse into their love story and wedding day. If to-be-weds are considering Spanish wedding invitations, they may be thinking through what words are most appropriate, if the cards need to have multiple languages on them and what phrases to incorporate. To help on this part of the wedding planning journey, we've rounded up everything a couple needs to know about wedding invitations en español.

We spoke with Karla Solórzeno, founder and chief event planner at Kiss & Say I Do Events in Los Angeles, to get a wedding planner's take on Spanish wedding invitation wording and bilingual wedding planning. To find experts near you to assist with your planning, head to The Knot Vendor Marketplace and enter your location, then filter by Hispanic or Latinx-owned businesses to find pros that align with your vision.

In this article: Spanish Wedding Invitation Wording | How to Address Wedding Invitations in Spanish | Spanish Wedding Invitation Etiquette

Spanish Wedding Invitation Wording

If you're wondering how to write a wedding invitation in Spanish, you've come to the right place. Solórzeno shares all her insight on wedding invitation wording, including how to write "join us to celebrate" in Spanish, "reception to follow" and other festive phrases.

Formal Spanish Wedding Invitation Wording

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Wedding with both sets of parents as hosts:

Sr. y Sra. Carlos Martínez

junto con

Sr. y Sra. Alejandro Gómez

se complacen en invitarles al matrimonio de sus hijos

María Elena

y

José Alejandro

La ceremonia tendrá lugar el sábado 15 de junio de 2025

a las cinco de la tarde

en la Iglesia San Miguel Arcángel

Caracas

Recepción al finalizar

Simple Spanish Wedding Invitation Wording

Sometimes keeping things short and sweet is best—especially if you want to let the invitation's art and theme do most of the talking. Solórzeno shares wording for simple wedding invitations in Spanish:

Casual, couple-led invitation:

Con mucho gusto

les invitamos a acompañarnos en nuestra boda

María Elena & José Alejandro

15 de junio de 2025, 5:00 p.m.

Iglesia San Miguel Arcángel

Caracas

Recepción después de la ceremonia

Unique Spanish Wedding Invitation Wording

For to-be-weds who want to add a bit of flair to their Spanish wedding invites, here is an example from Solórzeno with a bit of spunk.

Infusing personality or a destination flair:

¡Nos casamos!

Queremos compartir nuestra alegría rodeados de nuestras personas favoritas

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María Elena & José Alejandro

15/06/25, 17:00

Playa del Carmen, México

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How to Address Wedding Invitations in Spanish

When it comes to addressing wedding invitations, it's a good idea to have a pro's insight to ensure you do it right. Solórzeno emphasizes that "the outer envelope should be formal, and inside, first names or affectionate nicknames are fine for close friends and family."

How to Address a Spanish Wedding Invitation to a Couple

Solórzeno says that "married couples are typically addressed together, traditionally with the husband listed first, although order can be adapted for modern sensibilities."

Couple (Outer Envelope):

Sr. y Sra. Carlos Martínez

Calle del Sol 123

Madrid, España

OR

Sr. Carlos y Sra. Carlota Martínez

Calle del Sol 123

Madrid, España

How to Address a Spanish Wedding Invitation to an Adult with Guest

For "guests invited with a companion, write 'y acompañante' after the primary invitee's name," shares Solórzeno.

Adult with Guest:

Sra. Ana Gómez y Acompañante

Avenida Francisco de Miranda

Quita Los Mangos

Caracas, Venezuela

How to Address a Spanish Wedding Invitation to a Family

For a wedding invite in Spanish to a whole family, Solórzeno advises using "Familia [Last Name]" when inviting an entire household. List children's names inside the envelope if they're also invited.

Family invitation:

Familia García López

Calle Mayor 78

Sevilla, España

Spanish Wedding Invitation Etiquette

Solórzeno highlights that wedding invites in Spanish "stand out for their sense of tradition and elegance." There are a few things to pay extra attention to when preparing invitaciones de boda en español—or wedding invitations in Spanish.

Family First and Full Names

Solórzeno says, "it's customary for parents' names to appear at the top of the invitation, reflecting the role and honor of family in the celebration. In addition, invitations usually present first, middle and last names for respect and formality."

Gracious Language

"Phrasing tends to be poetic and courteous," Solórzeno shares. It "often includes expressions like 'tienen el honor de invitarles' to convey the special nature of the event." The sentiment is the same for Spanish thank-you card wording.

Titles and Accents

Solórzeno emphasizes, "Titles such as Sr. (Mr.), Sra. (Mrs.), Srta. (Miss) are frequently used, and it's respectful to include all necessary accent marks in Spanish words and names.".

Touch of Tradition

"References to religious ceremonies, the church or significant cultural rituals are very common, considering that the majority of the population in Latin America is Catholic," notes Solórzeno. With this, it is common to include Bible verses in Spanish in Spanish invitation wording.

Bilingual Touch

Solórzeno says that "for families and friends from different cultures, bilingual wedding invitations in both Spanish and English are often used." Couples can print one side of the invitation in English and the other in Spanish, or print them in one language and ensure each guest gets the appropriate invitation.