Writing Wedding Invitation Tips
We know that writing wedding invitations can be very difficult especially if you have special requests. These special requests might include asking that children don’t attend or that you are not prepared to pay for a guests plus one and much more. We have have heaps of tips on how to word or write your wedding invitation to make sure you don’t have to have any difficult conversations.
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Eug Ski
Best wedding DJ in Melbourne! Highly recommend the team at Only DJ's Melbourne, they rocked our night!
Stavy Kouppa-Spiridis
Only DJ'S Melbourne is absolutely amazing. The entire night was packed with a lot of dancing and great music. James was polished and professional. James has great passion and talent throughout
Helen Zhao
James was great and even helped us control a very rowdy and difficult crowd. Very grateful for James DJ service at such short notice. Highly recommend him!
Emily Magri
Wow where to even start! We are incredibly grateful for choosing James as our DJ & MC for our wedding. From the very start communication from James has been phenomenal to say the least. The atmosphere he brought to our special day was amazing and so many of our guests are still raving about him and our Photo Booth. If you're looking for someone who knows how to bring the vibes and read the room then we HIGHLY recommend Only DJ’s Melbourne for your next event !! You will not be disappointed 😁
Hannah Capsalis
Highly highly highly recommend James. From the very moment I enquired with him he went above and beyond. Replying always within a few hours the communication being so consistent led to me being a less stressed bride. Throughout our wedding reception as our DJ and MC he read the crowd perfectly ensuring everyone was enjoying the night, he regularly checked in with me the bride to make sure I was happy with everything too. The biggest stand out was how well he read the room and his expertise allowed us to have the reception of our dreams. So many guests complimented the layout of our reception which was guided by James.Also a special shoutout to the amazing setup he did as well, the equipment looked so gorgeous in the stunning room at Vogue Ballroom.
Chris Atha
We had the absolute best experience with James from Only DJ’s Melbourne! From start to finish, he was professional, organised, and an absolute joy to work with. As our DJ and MC, he kept the night running smoothly, read the crowd perfectly, and had everyone on the dance floor all night! The photo booth was also a huge hit with our guests, adding so much fun to the night. James’ attention to detail and energy made our wedding unforgettable. We can’t recommend him highly enough—thank you for making our special day amazing!
Vladislav Makarenko
Highly recommend this service! James was awesome, approached people asking for song requests and overall very friendly!
Justin Durrant
James was amazing, he knows his stuff, our wedding ceremony run smoothly and the reception so much more run. Great organisation and professionalism.
Stephanie Vanzin
We recently hired Only Djs (jacob) for our family event, and they were fantastic! From start to finish, they created a lively atmosphere that had everyone dancing and enjoying themselves. Jacob was professional, easy to work with, and understood the vibe we were aiming for. They kept a great mix of songs that appealed to all ages, even taking requests on the spot and adapting seamlessly to the crowd’s energy. Our guests couldn’t stop raving about the music, and it added a wonderful, memorable touch to our celebration. Highly recommend for any event where you want a fun, engaging DJ!
Kerri Parker
James DJ’d for a large school event with over 230 students and I thought at the time he was fantastic. His music choices and openness to requests was excellent. It was the following school day when the students commented how good the music was that I knew I needed to lock James in for future events. I would recommend him if you are looking to entertain a crowd of any size.
Jeremy Iredale
James DJ'd and MC'd at our wedding last night. His communication with us from the very beginning was absolutely impeccable.As an MC, he did a 5 star job, perfectly coordinating our night!As a DJ, we gave him the tough challenge of "read the crowd" and he definitely kept the party going all night long!Thank you so much James! It was a pleasure to have you at our wedding!
Zey Akgul
When I first contacted Only DJ’s, I expected a response to my query the next day at the earliest. Especially considering the hour I sent it in. Instead, I got a response in minutes.Thinking the speed of responses would be a novelty since I was a new client, my surprise at ongoing extremely quick turnaround was immense!James had been incredibly helpful, very quick in acknowledgment and diligent with his follow ups. The DJ of our night, Steven, was a godsend; he had such high energy and positive, easy going vibes, that it set the tone for the music, the dance floor and eventually our night.Both me and my partner had been extremely happy with our selection, and grateful that we came across these guys.I can, with ease of heart, highly recommend them.✨
Karly Tonkin
Thank you James for providing such a great service! The night was so much fun, with your great selection of music and well run photo booth. James was fantastic (and quick) at responding to all my emails ahead of the party, often full of questions. He was set up ready to go before I had arrived even at the party, and he checked in with me throughout the night to ensure that everything was running how I had envisioned. You were an absolute pleasure to work with, James. I look forward to having you back at our next function!
Samantha Weir
We used James for a family fun day and he was brilliant! The service was fantastic, and the music was perfect for what we needed. No request was too difficult. Would definitely use again, and recommend to others.
Athena Papa
James was the dj for my 30th and was amazing. He knew when to change the music and everyone really enjoyed their night.Thank you!
daniel hastings
Having James help DJ and MC our wedding was an awesome experience. He really helped warm up the crowd and get them involved with all the activities we had organised. He is very organised making the entire process a breeze organising. Was an immense pleasure having him part of our special day.
Nicole Guy
James absolutely saved our event! He jumped in with less than 24 hours notice and absolutely made the night. The event was for a school formal and James had the kids dancing all night long. He was extremely professional and communicative. Thank you so much James, we will definitely be utilizing your services in the future.
George Tseros
James was always helpful and responsive to all of our questions, he made great suggestions and listened to our requests. The music on the night of our wedding was everything we could have asked for and kept the dance floor popping off all night. We couldn't have asked for anything more.From newly-wedsMegan and George
Angelina Spiropoulos
We hired Only DJ's Melbourne for our event, and they absolutely exceeded our expectations! The music selection was perfect, keeping the energy high and the dance floor packed all night. They read the crowd perfectly and played the right songs at the right moments.Super professional, easy to work with, and truly talented at what they do. If you're looking for a DJ who will make your event unforgettable, James is the one! Highly recommend it and will definitely book again!
Melissa Galindo
Thank you James! You helped us turn our dream wedding into reality. James was extremely organised and followed up with us prior to the wedding to make sure we had everything on track. The day of the wedding James was updating us and making sure we were happy with the music choices. Our first dance looked amazing with the dry ice provided by James. All we hoped for was that our guests would hopefully hit the dance floor and James managed to do just that! We will definitely use James again for any future DJing needs.
Ebony Tetlow
We had James as both our MC and DJ and he was amazing!! Very easy booking process and James was so fast at responding to any questions we had. He bought great vibes and knew how to engage the crowd. Can’t thank you enough James!!
Elijah Ben
Can't recommend Only DJ's high enough! James was super friendly and just an excellent DJ who knew exactly what to do
Beth Ham
James was great as our wedding DJ.He continually checked in through the night and read the vibe of the room and was able to adjust to what we and our guests wanted over the night.Super friendly and very strong communication.Thanks so much James
Adam Sabin
James was a professional host and very good at his job. He was accommodating and blended with the genre chosen. He had everyone dancing and thoroughly enjoying the night. Thanks James
Toula Fragkos
Thank you James!!...you had the dance floor full all night at my daughters 21st party and it was a pleasure dealing with you from the booking process right to the end of night.👏👏🙂
Camille Gonzales
James was a great MC and an asset to our wedding
Amy Ong
James was our wedding MC & DJ. He was very helpful and responsive to our emails/texts. Everything was executed perfectly despite some very last minute changes. Thank you for a fun & memorable wedding!
Melanie Wilson
Great service, professional set up and perfect party games host. We loved the selfie booth too! James was absolutely fantastic
Karlee Paterson
James was absolutely fantastic! From the initial contact all the way through to the event, James was extremely wonderful to communicate with. James gave us the very vibe we were looking for on our wedding night and really helped make it as magical as it was. Would recommend James to anyone! Thank you so much for making it such a perfect evening!
Alexei Mitnovetski
Just did a wedding with James. He was helpful and very responsive during the whole preparations stage. When we wanted to change plans last minute or during the event itself, he was very flexible and made sure we were looked after. Great experience. Thank you James for making my night so memorable!
Ashley Chrisanthopoulos
We can’t thank James enough for making our wedding so memorable. James did everything we asked, constantly checked in on us through the night, was attentive, read and engaged the crowd. Thank you James for everything 🙏🏼
Paula B.
Recently had James DJ at our wedding, couldn't have asked for a smoother experience!! Great communication and flexible with our requests on the day. Thank you James for your professionalism!
Tenille Chamclam
James was excellent from initial enquiry right through to pack up on the night. Professional, attentive and set a great mood for my daughter’s party. The quality of the equipment and sound was of a very high standard, we were in safe hands with James on the decks!! Thanks James will definitely have you back for our next event.
Eleni B
We were fortunate to have James as our DJ and MC for our wedding. Not only did he go above, but he also did an amazing job of engaging the crowd, making the night both fun and memorable. Thank you, James, for your efforts and meticulous attention to detail
Nathan Elliott
We couldn’t have asked for a better experience with James! From day one, his communication was top-notch, and his pricing was very reasonable for the quality of service provided. He went above and beyond by also serving as our MC, making our wedding night even more memorable. His energy and professionalism really made the event shine. Highly recommend him for anyone looking for an unforgettable wedding experience!
Ellie Osianlis
Huge thank you to James Ellis for being an incredible MC and DJ for our wedding. James was very accomodating- checking in with us throughout the night to ensure we were happy with the music/vibe, and making sure everyone was having a good time. Very professional throughout the whole process and was very easy to communicate with.
Jordyn Coyne
James was an amazing MC/DJ for our wedding, he always checked up to make sure everything was what we wanted, adjusted the plan if anything changed. He brought great vibes aswell, always keeping everyone entertained and having a great choice of music / when to play what songs at the right moment. Highly recommend for any event!
chris ohare
Can’t rate James and only dj’s highly enough totally professional throughout the whole experience James was flexible with our timings and delivered exceptional dj and MC service throughout the evening top notch !
Kyriacos Pantopolis
James was a wonderful djmc for my son's wedding his fun antics really made the night as an MC and made it unforgettable we danced All night Long thank you again James
Konstantina Kolovouris
James was the DJ at my engagement party and went above and beyond in all aspects, communication was very important to me and he was very communicative and supportive! James created a great atmosphere and I could tell how much he cares about his job, his attention to detail is incredible
Alex Minoale
Very professional and amazing attitude. Great music mixes and sound quality. Read the room perfectly and played the most appropriate music. Love your work James!
Anne K
We had a fabulous night with awesome music. Thanks again.
Brooke Tramontana
James was reliable, professional and provided great dance music at my daughter's birthday.
Peter Constantinou
Best experienced DJ, highly recommended!
Dimitrios Psyllos
I've seen James in action a number of times and he never fails to live up to the moment. His countless 5 star reviews do little justice as he is a true professional through and through. From his end to end communication, attention to detail and general enthusiasm to the role, Only DJ'S delivers a second to none service. Don't hesitate, make your booking today, Only DJ'S never disappoint. Thank you James!
Liz Meletiou
Great night! It was a lot of fun! Thank you!
Paps Manikhot
Thank you James for weaving your DJ magic for 50th. You got the crowd going and listened to what we wanted. Highly recommended.
Ash Balassone
We hired DJ James to play music and provide a photobooth for our Year 10 Formal and it was the best decision ever. Our students and staff had the best time and did not leave the dance floor all night. The photobooth was also perfect and provided us with printed photos as well as GIFs that we could send to ourselves. It was absolutely perfect and we would book the services of Only DJs again in a heartbeat!
Dorian Bannan
We couldn’t have asked for a better DJ and MC than James for our wedding day! From the very beginning, he was incredibly easygoing and friendly, making the entire planning process smooth and stress-free. He was amazing at organizing everything beforehand and played a huge role in making sure our wedding day ran seamlessly.Not only did he help host and coordinate throughout the day, but he also kept the energy high with his great sense of humor and fun personality. His jokes were spot on, and he knew exactly how to engage with our guests, keeping everyone entertained.When it came to the music, James absolutely nailed the vibe! He got the crowd going and knew exactly what to play to keep everyone on the dance floor all night long. Our guests are still talking about how much fun they had!If you’re looking for a DJ and MC who truly knows how to make a wedding unforgettable, James is the one! Highly recommend!
Dimitri Pantopolis
James has again expertly transformed another party with his experience and professionalism. It was a very easy process to book with him and he went out of his way to make the event memorable. The added dry ice and photo booth really engaged everyone and I'll be booking again as soon as I have another one!
How to Write a Wedding Invitation – No Plus Ones
There are a number of ways which you can word your invitation to state that you don’t want to invite that boyfriend your cousin has been seeing for a month, or your friends girlfriend who you have only met once or twice. It is perfectly fine to ask for a guest not to bring a plus one and there is no shame in doing it. Remember that being a guest at your wedding is an honour not an expectation.
There are heaps of options, if you are doing online invitations, you have the ability with some to add or remove plus ones from the invitation some even have FAQ’s listed. For example:
Can I bring a date?
Unfortunately due to the numbers no additional plus ones can be catered for – the invitations will be addressed to the family/family member or friend invited.
Some tried and true method to prevent people from asking for a plus one could be:
- As our wedding is planned as an intimate celebration with our immediate family and close friends, we hope you understand that invitations are only for those named.
- We respectfully ask that you only RSVP for the persons we have put on the invitation, this is due to the already large guest list.
- Due to budget/space limitations, we are unable to extend the invitation to partners.
Depending on the COVID restrictions you can also use this as an excuse for not inviting plus ones.
- We would love to have your partner attend but due to COVID restrictions we cordially ask that you understand that we are unable to offer plus ones.
Writing Wedding Invitation – No Children
Some people love children whilst others just want an all adult affair. We have a few tips on how to kindly request that the kids stay home.
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate children – thank you for your understanding.
To allow all wedding guests, including parents, a night of relaxation and uninhibited revelry, we respectfully ask that no children attend the reception
We hope you will understand our decision to make the wedding children-free, and take the opportunity to let your hair down and celebrate in style!
Due to limited numbers, we hope you appreciate that children are only invited if named.
Due to necessity rather than choice, it is children of immediate family only. We hope you understand and enjoy your night off!
Writing Wedding invites when you are not providing meals
There are a heap of fun ways to word this depending on the scenario.
Thanks for sharing our special day with us. We’re trying save up to build our life together. So we respectfully ask instead of gifts, that you pay for your meal.
Today is our wedding,
Our very special day.
The only gift that we ask,
Is for your meal may you pay?
Drinks will be provided,
For our family & friends,
Together we celebrate,
Please come if you can.
How to pick a guest list
Picking a guest list for your wedding can be one of the most difficult things you must arrange. It occasionally leads to conflict or frustration on the part of some disgruntled family member or someone who has control issues. The wedding guest list manager gives you an easy step by step guide on who to add and who to cut off your list. If there is one thing we do implore you to do, it is to not go into debt for a wedding just to get someones approval or to make one person happy.
Extra Wedding Invitation Tips
If you would like a quick checklist of some wedding invitation tips you might want to have a quick run through these:
- Make sure you are specific about who is invited. For example, John and Emily+ family or Amanda + partner.
- Cover all the details, not just the date, time and location but also, directions to the venue, transport details, dress code, accommodation, dietary requirements and social media policies to name a few.
- Check the postage costs before you order your invite.
- Proofread them and get a third or fourth eye to review them.
- Create a numbered guest list, marking an RSVP card with a number can make it much easier to document who is coming to your wedding.
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