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Wedding reminder messages for guests
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A wedding reminder message for guests does two jobs: it gets the last replies in before your RSVP deadline, and it makes sure everyone who said yes arrives at the right hall at the right time. Below is reminder wording you can copy for every stage — the RSVP reminder, a week before, the day before and the wedding day itself — with separate versions for men's and ladies' receptions, in English and Arabic.
In this article
- When to send an RSVP reminder for a wedding
- RSVP reminder message for guests who haven't replied
- Wedding reminder message a week before
- Wedding reminder message the day before
- Wedding day reminder: “See you tonight”
- Reminders for men's and ladies' receptions
- Wedding reminder message templates: short lines
- How to send reminders to hundreds of guests
When to send an RSVP reminder for a wedding
Most hosts send too few reminders, then spend the last week phoning people. Three short, well-timed messages do more than one long one. This is the schedule that works for most UAE weddings:
| When | Who gets it | What it says |
|---|---|---|
| 2–3 days before your RSVP deadline | Guests who haven't replied | A gentle nudge and the reply date |
| 7 days before | Everyone who said yes | The date, the hall and anything to plan (dress code, timing) |
| 1–3 days before | Everyone who said yes | The day, the time, the location pin |
| The morning of the wedding | Everyone who said yes | “See you tonight”, doors time, parking |
RSVP reminder message for guests who haven't replied
This is the reminder hosts find hardest to write. The trick is to sound as if you are helping the guest, not chasing them: give the deadline, make replying effortless, and leave room for a no.
Hi Sara! Just a gentle reminder to let us know if you can join us at our wedding on Thursday, 17 December — we're finalising numbers with the venue on 5 December. A quick yes or no is perfect 😊
Dear Uncle Rashid, we hope you are well. We are confirming the guest list for our wedding on 17 December and would be grateful if you could let us know by 5 December whether you will be able to attend. With love, Layla & Yousef
Hey! We haven't heard back yet and want to make sure you're counted 🙏 Will you be with us on the 17th? Reply here — even a no helps us plan.
Wording like “even a no helps us plan” matters. Many guests stay silent because they feel awkward declining; telling them a no is welcome gets you a reply either way. If a guest needs wording for their own answer, our post on how to reply to a wedding invitation helps.
Wedding reminder message a week before
The one-week reminder goes to everyone who said yes. It is the moment to mention anything guests need to plan: the dress code, separate timings for men and ladies, parking or a shuttle.
One week to go! 💍 We can't wait to celebrate with you on Thursday, 17 December at Al Habtoor Palace, Dubai. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the dinner starts at 9:00 pm. See you there!
Dear guests, a kind reminder that our wedding reception is next Saturday, 19 December at 8:00 pm at Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. Valet parking is available at the main entrance. We look forward to welcoming you.
Wedding reminder message the day before
The day-before message is short and practical. Put the time first, then the location — and send the map pin as a separate message so it opens straight in Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Tomorrow's the day! 🎉 Our wedding is tomorrow, Thursday, at 8:00 pm at Al Habtoor Palace. The location pin is below — we can't wait to see you.
Just a reminder — our wedding is in three days, on Saturday at 8:00 pm at Emirates Palace. We're so happy you're coming!
Wedding day reminder: “See you tonight”
Good morning! ✨ Today's the day. Doors open at 7:30 pm at Al Habtoor Palace, Ballroom 2. Valet is at the main entrance. See you tonight!
Today we celebrate! Thank you for being part of our day — the reception starts at 8:00 pm. The location pin is in your invitation link.
Reminders for men's and ladies' receptions
When a wedding has separate halls or separate timings, each reminder should only mention the event the guest is invited to. A combined message is how guests end up at the wrong door.
A kind reminder: the men's reception is tomorrow, Thursday, after Isha prayer at Al Wasl Hall, Al Barsha. We look forward to seeing you.
Ladies, tomorrow's the night! 💐 The ladies' reception starts at 9:00 pm at the Address Downtown, Ballroom 1. We can't wait to celebrate with you.
If your hall has rules — no children, no phones in the ladies' hall — the day-before reminder is the kindest place to repeat them, gently. See our post on wedding card rules for polite wording, and men's and ladies' wedding invitations for running two guest lists.
Wedding reminder message templates: short lines
- “Counting down to the 17th — see you there!”
- “Don't forget: Thursday, 8:00 pm 💍”
- “A little reminder from the bride and groom — we can't wait to see you.”
- “Tomorrow at 8! The pin is below.”
- “We've saved your seat — see you tonight ✨”
How to send reminders to hundreds of guests
Sending one reminder by hand is easy. Sending three rounds to 300 guests — and only to the right people each time — is what takes over the last week before a wedding.
- Keep one guest list with each guest's reply: yes, no or no reply yet.
- Before your RSVP deadline, message only the guests with no reply.
- A week and a day before, message only the guests who said yes.
- On the morning of the wedding, send the short “see you tonight” message to the yes list.
- Update the list as late replies come in, so nobody gets a reminder they shouldn't.
Send invitations does this for you. It sends each guest the card on WhatsApp from an official WhatsApp Business number with Yes and No buttons, and every reply lands in one live guest list. You can add reminders for AED 100 each per event: one three days before and one on the morning of the wedding for guests who said yes, and the invitation sent again to guests who haven't replied. Plans start at AED 675 for up to 150 guests, and the guest list imports from Excel. For more ways to collect replies, see how to track wedding RSVPs.
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Questions people ask
When should I send an RSVP reminder for a wedding?
Two or three days before your RSVP deadline, and only to guests who haven't replied. Most venues need final numbers about one to two weeks before the wedding, so set your deadline before that.
How do I remind guests to RSVP without sounding rude?
Give a reason (you are confirming numbers with the venue), make replying effortless (a quick yes or no), and say that a no is welcome too. Guests who feel awkward declining reply much faster when they know a no is fine.
Should I send a wedding reminder the day before?
Yes, to everyone who said yes. A short message with the time and the location pin prevents most late arrivals and wrong-hall mix-ups.
Can wedding reminders be sent automatically?
Yes. With Invited's Send invitations, reminders go out on WhatsApp three days before and on the morning of the event to guests who said yes, and the invitation can be sent again to guests who haven't replied — AED 100 each per event.
What should a wedding reminder message include?
The day, the time, the venue and hall, the location pin, and anything guests need to plan, such as the dress code, parking or separate timings for men and ladies.
