How long should a WhatsApp invitation message be?

One to three lines: a greeting with their name, a sentence saying what they are invited to, and their link. The invitation the link opens carries the date, the venue and the reply.

Should I put all the details in the WhatsApp message?

No. Keep the message to a greeting, one line and the link. The date, the venue and the reply belong on the invitation, where you can change them later and every guest sees the change.

How do I word a WhatsApp invitation to an elder?

Greet them the way you would in person, such as Good evening Auntie or Dear Uncle Femi, leave out the exclamation marks, and say the invitation is from both families if it is. Keep the link at the end as usual.

Can I send one message to the whole family?

Yes. Send it to one person in the household and say they can reply for everyone. The invitation should name everyone it is for.

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WhatsApp invitation messages to copy for every occasion

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The short answer. A WhatsApp invitation message is three things: the guest's name, one line naming the occasion, and their own link to the invitation. Below are messages to copy for weddings, engagements, birthdays, children's parties, baby showers, naming ceremonies, christenings, anniversaries and galas, with the exact wording Our Guest List sends for each.

What a WhatsApp invitation message needs

Their name. "Hi Kemi!" turns a forward into an invitation.
What it is. Name the occasion, so they know before they open it.
The link, last. The invitation holds the date, the place and the reply, so the message doesn't need to. WhatsApp turns the link into a picture of your invitation at the top of the message, and ending on it keeps your words easy to read.

Keep it under three lines. Formal occasions, such as a charity dinner, take "Dear" and no exclamation marks. For how to send them, and why not to a group chat, see how to send invitations on WhatsApp.

WhatsApp wedding invitation messages

Wedding, as Our Guest List sends itHi Kemi! You're invited to the wedding of Tobi and Abi. View your invite & RSVP here: [link]

Wedding, from the coupleHi Kemi! We're getting married and we'd love you to be there. Everything you need is on your invitation: [link]

Wedding, for an elderGood evening Auntie. With joy, our families invite you to the wedding of Tobi and Abi. Your invitation is here: [link]

Wedding with several eventsHi Dami! You're invited to the wedding of Tobi and Abi, from the traditional wedding on Friday to the reception on Saturday. Reply for each day on your invitation: [link]

Kemionline

TODAY

You're invited: Tobi & Abi

ourguestlist.co.uk

Hi Kemi! You're invited to the wedding of Tobi and Abi. View your invite & RSVP here: ourguestlist.co.uk/i/kemi14:32

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Engagement party invitation messages

Engagement, as Our Guest List sends itHi Kemi! You're invited to the engagement of Tobi and Abi. View your invite & RSVP here: [link]

Engagement, from the coupleHi Kemi! We're engaged, and we'd love to celebrate with you. Your invitation to the party: [link]

Kemionline

TODAY

You're invited: Tobi & Abi

ourguestlist.co.uk

Hi Kemi! You're invited to the engagement of Tobi and Abi. View your invite & RSVP here: ourguestlist.co.uk/i/kemi14:32

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Birthday invitation messages

Milestone birthday, as Our Guest List sends itHi Kemi! You're invited to the birthday celebration for Yemi's 60th. Tap to see the invitation and let us know if you can come: [link]

Your own birthdayHi Kemi! I'm turning 40 and I'd love to celebrate with you. Dinner, then dancing. Everything's here: [link]

Surprise partyHi Kemi! It's a surprise, so please keep it quiet. You're invited to Yemi's 40th. Everything's here: [link]

Kemionline

TODAY

You're invited: Yemi

ourguestlist.co.uk

Hi Kemi! You're invited to the birthday celebration for Yemi's 60th. Tap to see the invitation and let us know if you can come: ourguestlist.co.uk/i/kemi14:32

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Children's party invitation messages

Write to the parent, and ask whether the child can come.

Children's party, as Our Guest List sends itHi Priya! You're invited to the birthday party for Amara's 5th. Tap to see the invitation and let us know if they can come: [link]

Naming the child invitedHi Priya! Amara is turning 5 and would love Leo to come to her party. Here's the invitation, with the time and the address: [link]

Priyaonline

TODAY

You're invited: Amara

ourguestlist.co.uk

Hi Priya! You're invited to the birthday party for Amara's 5th. Tap to see the invitation and let us know if they can come: ourguestlist.co.uk/i/priya14:32

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Baby shower invitation messages

Baby shower, as Our Guest List sends itHi Grace! You're invited to the baby shower for Amara. View your invite & RSVP here: [link]

From the person hosting itHi Grace! We're throwing a baby shower for Amara before the baby arrives, and we'd love you to be there. Your invitation: [link]

Graceonline

TODAY

You're invited: Amara

ourguestlist.co.uk

Hi Grace! You're invited to the baby shower for Amara. View your invite & RSVP here: ourguestlist.co.uk/i/grace14:32

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For the invitation itself, gift notes and surprise showers, see baby shower invitation wording.

Naming ceremony and christening invitation messages

Naming ceremony, as Our Guest List sends itHi Kemi! You're invited to the naming of our baby girl. View your invite & RSVP here: [link]

Naming ceremony, for familyHi Auntie Bisi! Our baby boy arrived safely, and we'd love you to join us for his naming ceremony. Your invitation: [link]

Christening, as Our Guest List sends itHi Kemi! You're invited to the christening of baby Daniel. View your invite & RSVP here: [link]

Christening, with lunch afterHi Kemi! We'd love you to be there when Daniel is christened. Your invitation has the church and the lunch after: [link]

Kemionline

TODAY

You're invited: Our little one

ourguestlist.co.uk

Hi Kemi! You're invited to the naming of our baby girl. View your invite & RSVP here: ourguestlist.co.uk/i/kemi14:32

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Anniversary invitation messages

Anniversary, as Our Guest List sends itHi Kemi! You're invited to the anniversary celebration for Mum and Dad's 40th. View your invite & RSVP here: [link]

Surprise anniversaryHi Kemi! Mum and Dad have been married 40 years and we're throwing them a surprise party. Please keep it to yourself: [link]

Kemionline

TODAY

You're invited: Mum & Dad at 40

ourguestlist.co.uk

Hi Kemi! You're invited to the anniversary celebration for Mum and Dad's 40th. View your invite & RSVP here: ourguestlist.co.uk/i/kemi14:32

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Formal invitation messages for a gala or charity dinner

Gala, as Our Guest List sends itDear Mr Okafor, you are invited to join the Harbour Trust for its Spring Gala. Your invitation and RSVP: [link]

Charity dinner, a little fullerDear Mr Okafor, the Harbour Trust would be delighted if you could join us for our annual dinner. Your invitation, with the evening's details and the RSVP: [link]

Mr Okaforonline

TODAY

You're invited: The Harbour Trust

ourguestlist.co.uk

Dear Mr Okafor, you are invited to join the Harbour Trust for its Spring Gala. Your invitation and RSVP: ourguestlist.co.uk/i/okafor14:32

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Graduation, housewarming and retirement messages

Graduation, as Our Guest List sends itHi Kemi! You're invited to Ada's graduation celebrations. View your invite & RSVP here: [link]

HousewarmingHi Kemi! We've finally moved in and we'd love to show you round. Come to our housewarming: [link]

RetirementHi Kemi! After 32 years, Dad is retiring. Join us to celebrate him: [link]

Kemionline

TODAY

You're invited: Ada

ourguestlist.co.uk

Hi Kemi! You're invited to Ada's graduation celebrations. View your invite & RSVP here: ourguestlist.co.uk/i/kemi14:32

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Messages for the awkward cases

Evening guests onlyHi Kemi! You're invited to the evening celebration of Tobi and Abi's wedding, from 7pm. Your invitation is here: [link]

One invitation for a householdHi Ade! Your family's invitation is here, and you can reply for everyone on the one link: [link]

Asking guests not to forward itHi Kemi! Here's your invitation. It's a small one, so please don't share the link: [link]

If you sent it twiceHi Kemi, sorry, I sent that to you twice! The link is the same, so answer on whichever you like: [link]

Kemionline

TODAY

You're invited: Tobi & Abi

ourguestlist.co.uk

Hi Kemi! You're invited to the evening celebration of Tobi and Abi's wedding, from 7pm. Your invitation is here: ourguestlist.co.uk/i/kemi14:32

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Messages after the invitation: changes and reminders

A change of timeHi Kemi! A quick update from Tobi and Abi: the reception now starts at 6pm, not 5pm. Everything is up to date on your invitation: [link]

A reminder, as Our Guest List sends itHi Kemi! Just checking you got our wedding invitation. We'd love to know if you can make it. Reply in one tap: [link]

Kemionline

TODAY

You're invited: Tobi & Abi

ourguestlist.co.uk

Hi Kemi! A quick update from Tobi and Abi: the reception now starts at 6pm, not 5pm. Everything is up to date on your invitation: ourguestlist.co.uk/i/kemi14:32

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For a dozen more ways to chase a reply, see RSVP reminder messages.

How Our Guest List writes the message

On Our Guest List the message is worded for the occasion you chose, greeted by each guest's name, and every guest gets their own link, so their reply lands against their name. You send each one from your own phone. How to send invitations on WhatsApp walks through it.

Questions people ask

How long should a WhatsApp invitation message be?: One to three lines: a greeting with their name, a sentence saying what they are invited to, and their link. The invitation the link opens carries the date, the venue and the reply.
Should I put all the details in the WhatsApp message?: No. Keep the message to a greeting, one line and the link. The date, the venue and the reply belong on the invitation, where you can change them later and every guest sees the change.
How do I word a WhatsApp invitation to an elder?: Greet them the way you would in person, such as Good evening Auntie or Dear Uncle Femi, leave out the exclamation marks, and say the invitation is from both families if it is. Keep the link at the end as usual.
Can I send one message to the whole family?: Yes. Send it to one person in the household and say they can reply for everyone. The invitation should name everyone it is for.

Last updated 30 October 2026