25th Wedding Anniversary Invitations: Silver Wording for 25 Years Together

A 25th wedding anniversary invitation names the couple, says "25 years" or "silver anniversary" early, and covers who is hosting, the date, time and place, the kind of celebration and how to reply. Silver is the traditional color. Unlike a 50th, the couple often hosts. Below are 25+ lines to copy, each paired with a video design.

This guide is only about the 25th. For other milestones, see our anniversary party invitation ideas and wording guide; for the 50th, see 50th wedding anniversary invitations. If you'd rather start from a finished design, browse our anniversary party invitations.

Featured TwistInvite DesignsSilver Anniversary InvitationsPick an anniversary video design in the app, add your wedding photo, your song and a short video message, and share one link guests RSVP to in their browser.

What to Include on a 25th Anniversary Invitation

• The couple's names, the way friends know them.
• The milestone: "25th wedding anniversary", "silver anniversary" or "25 years together".
• The wedding year, if you like: "Married in 2002".
• Who is hosting: the couple, their kids or close friends.
• Date, time and place, and an end time if it's an afternoon event.
• What kind of celebration: dinner, party, vow renewal, weekend away.
• Dress code, if any: "cocktail attire", "wear something silver".
• Gift preference and a reply-by date.

Hosted by the Couple

Casual

Formal

Jennifer and Michael Brooks
invite you to celebrate
their silver wedding anniversary
Saturday, the twelfth of June
at seven o'clock in the evening
The Harbor Room · Cocktail attire
Kindly reply by May 22

Pair it with: Moments To Remember. A misty blue-and-silver garden path where two figures walk away into the fog, their reflection caught in a puddle, under "You're invited · Moments to Remember · Gather • Laugh • Celebrate". The cool silver tones suit a 25th.

Hosted by the Kids

Pair it with: Day One, One Day. A black-and-white sketch of a seaside village street in the rain, with an older couple walking arm in arm, under "You're invited · Day One · One Day · Every beautiful story begins somewhere". A quiet, nostalgic design for a family dinner.

A Surprise Silver Anniversary

Text surprise invitations one by one rather than in a group chat the couple might see.

Vow Renewal at 25

Pair it with: Witness Our Love. Two women in flowing white dresses stand together before a glowing moon, framed by tulips, peonies and lily of the valley, under "You Are Invited to witness our love". It fits a vow renewal for two brides especially well.

A Sunset or Beach Celebration

25 years together, and the view keeps getting better.
Please join David and James for a sunset celebration of their silver anniversary
Saturday, June 12, at 7:30 p.m.
Sandpiper Beach Club · Barefoot welcome

Pair it with: A Union of Two Souls. Two men walk barefoot hand in hand along the shoreline at sunset, under gold lettering that reads "A Union of Two Souls" and "Please join us for a sunset celebration". Best for a beach or waterfront party.

Short Versions for a Text

• Our 25th! Sat June 12, 7 p.m., our place. Details and RSVP: [link]
• Silver anniversary dinner for Jen and Mike, June 12 at 6. Reply by May 22: [link]
• Surprise 25th for Mom and Dad, June 12 at 6:30. Shh! [link]
• Vow renewal, 25 years in. We'd love you there. RSVP here: [link]

Gift Lines and Other Tricky Ones

• No gifts: "No gifts, please. Just bring your best story about us."
• Contribute to a trip: "If you'd like to give something, we're saving for a 25th anniversary trip."
• Charity: "In place of gifts, we'd love a donation to [charity]."
• Adults only: "Our celebration is for adults only. Treat yourselves to a night out."
• Silver dress code: "Wear a little silver, if you like."

Ideas for the Video Part

• Then and now. Upload a wedding photo from 2002 next to a recent one.
• Your first-dance song, imported as the audio.
• A 15-second message, recorded by holding the button: "25 years ago we got married in a backyard in Austin. This June we're throwing the party we couldn't afford back then. Come celebrate with us!"

When to Send

How to Send It

1. Pick a template in the TwistInvite App, where invitations are created and edited.
2. Add your event details and your own photos, video or audio.
3. Share the link by text or in a group chat, with one of the lines above.
4. Guests open it in their browser and answer Going, Can't make it or Maybe, with no app and no account. You see every reply in the App.

The free plan includes 3 events a month, free templates, RSVP tracking and 15-second video messages. Premium is $2.99 a week, $8.99 a month or $39.99 a year (USD; the App Store sets local prices). Open the TwistInvite App to start your silver anniversary invitation. Want guests to save the date first? See our save the date ideas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who hosts a 25th wedding anniversary party?

Often the couple hosts their own silver anniversary, but grown children or close friends host too. Say who is hosting near the top of the invitation.

What is the traditional color for a 25th anniversary?

Silver. Use it in the design or in a dress code line such as "wear a little silver".

How far in advance should I send 25th anniversary invitations?

Four to six weeks for a party or dinner, six to eight weeks for a vow renewal, and four to six months for a destination celebration.

Is it okay to say no gifts on an anniversary invitation?

Yes. Keep it short and warm, for example "No gifts, please. Just bring your best story about us."

How do guests RSVP to an online anniversary invitation?

They open the link in any browser and tap Going, Can't make it or Maybe. No app download or account is needed, and the hosts see every reply in the app.