Tips For Proofreading Your Wedding Invitations Before Printing
You have chosen the perfect design, crafted the sweetest wording, and can finally see your wedding invitations coming to life. Before you hit "print" though, there’s one very important step you absolutely can’t skip: proofreading.
Proofreading your wedding invitations carefully can save you from expensive reprints, embarrassing mistakes, and last-minute panic. Here's how to do it right:
1. Check Every Single Name (Twice)
Names are the heart of your invitation, and they must be 100% correct — no exceptions! Double-check:
- The spelling of both partners' names
- Parents' names (if included)
- Guest's names (if invitation is personalised)
- Venue names and addresses
Ask someone who knows the families well to review them too — fresh eyes catch things you might miss.
2. Confirm the Date, Time, and Location
It sounds obvious, but it’s surprisingly easy to overlook tiny errors when you’re close to the project. Review:
- Day of the week matches the date (e.g. Sunday, June 15, 2025 — make sure the date and day align!)
- Time of the ceremony and/or reception
- Exact venue addresses — including correct street names, cities, and postcodes (if including full address)
Even a missing or wrong digit in a postcode can cause confusion for guests!
3. Review the Wording Carefully
Pay close attention to the flow, grammar, and formalities:
- Is the wording consistent with your event style (formal vs. casual)?
- Are punctuation marks (like commas and periods) consistent throughout?
- Are honourifics (Mr, Mrs, Dr) used correctly and consistently if included?
- If you're using British English (Australian) or American English, is the spelling consistent (e.g, "honour" vs. "honor")?
Tiny language choices can have a big impact on the feel of your invitation.
4. Look Out for Typos and Extra Spaces
Typos can slip into even the most beautifully written invitation. Watch for:
- Misspelled words
- Double spaces between words
- Random capitalisation
Reading the invitation out loud slowly often helps you spot errors you might miss when just scanning with your eyes.
5. Don’t Forget RSVP Details
Your RSVP cards or instructions should be just as polished as your main invite:
- Double-check RSVP deadlines
- Ensure any meal choices, website links, or special requests are clear and correct
- If you're including an email or phone number for responses, make sure they’re spelled and formatted correctly
6. Print a Test Copy
Before sending everything off to the printer (or finalising your order online), print a sample at home.
Seeing it on paper, rather than on a screen, often makes mistakes easier to spot — and gives you a better sense of layout and spacing.
7. Ask Someone Else to Proof It
When you have looked at your invitation wording for weeks, your brain automatically corrects mistakes without you even realising it. Hand it off to a fresh set of eyes — a trusted friend or family member— to catch anything you might have overlooked.
Pro Tip: Give them a checklist of key things to look for so their review is intentional and focused.
Proofreading your wedding invitations might not be the most glamorous part of wedding planning, but it’s one of the most important.
Taking a little extra time now means your invitations will go out into the world polished, beautiful, and error-free — just like your love story deserves.
