Guest Messages · · 1 min read
Wording for Wedding Invitations That Should Not Be Forwarded
A forwarding note can clarify an invitation's scope, but it does not make a public link private. Use respectful wording together with a guest list process appropriate to the event.
State the invitation boundary
“This invitation is for the guests named in our message. As seating is arranged in advance, please check with us before forwarding it or adding another guest.” Put the note near the RSVP action instead of burying it in a long FAQ.
Separate different guest groups
If the wedding ceremony and reception have different lists, send distinct messages identifying the event each household is invited to. Avoid a public page that displays a private ceremony as though everybody viewing it may attend. Ask the website provider what guest-specific visibility is actually supported.
Handle accidental forwarding kindly
If someone requests a place after receiving a forwarded link, let the host respond personally. Do not leave a relative to invent a capacity policy. For events needing stronger privacy, discuss access controls and what happens when links are shared. A “please do not forward” sentence is a request, not an access restriction, and should never be presented as one.