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Formal Phrases for Invitations and Speeches

The written Swedish of invitations, RSVPs and a speech that lands.

Invitation and speech Swedish at full dress: O.S.A. and klädkoder, the toastmaster's registry, the speech that keeps its promise to be short — för brudparet!

Motivational words 'come to think of it' on a speckled white background to inspire reflection.
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  1. 1

    Vi har nöjet att inbjuda er…

    We have the pleasure of inviting you…

    Tip: The opening line of a formal invitation.

  2. 2

    …till vårt bröllop den tolfte juni.

    …to our wedding on the twelfth of June.

    Tip: Naming the date formally.

  3. 3

    Vigseln äger rum klockan tre.

    The ceremony takes place at three o'clock.

    Tip: Stating the time of the ceremony.

  4. 4

    Middagen serveras klockan fem.

    Dinner will be served at five.

    Tip: The order of the day.

  5. 5

    Klädkod: kavaj.

    Dress code: lounge suit.

    Tip: The most common Swedish dress code.

  6. 6

    Högtidsdräkt.

    Formal evening dress.

    Tip: The strictest Swedish dress code.

  7. 7

    O.S.A. senast den första maj.

    Please reply by the first of May.

    Tip: O.S.A. is the Swedish RSVP.

  8. 8

    Vi tackar ja till er inbjudan.

    We gratefully accept your invitation.

    Tip: Accepting formally.

  9. 9

    Vi måste tyvärr tacka nej.

    We regret that we are unable to attend.

    Tip: Declining formally.

  10. 10

    Meddela gärna eventuella allergier.

    Please inform us of any allergies.

    Tip: Standard on Swedish invitations.

  11. 11

    Tal anmäls till toastmastern.

    Speeches should be registered with the toastmaster.

    Tip: So the evening doesn't run to midnight.

  12. 12

    Mina damer och herrar,

    Ladies and gentlemen,

    Tip: Opening a speech.

  13. 13

    Kära vänner och familj,

    Dear friends and family,

    Tip: A warmer opening.

  14. 14

    Å familjens vägnar…

    On behalf of the family…

    Tip: Speaking for a group.

  15. 15

    Det är en stor ära att få stå här.

    It is a great honour to stand here.

    Tip: A classic speech opening.

  16. 16

    Jag vill säga några ord om…

    I would like to say a few words about…

    Tip: Introducing your theme.

  17. 17

    Jag minns första gången vi träffades.

    I remember the first time we met.

    Tip: Moving into the anecdote.

  18. 18

    På denna glada dag…

    On this happy day…

    Tip: Formal transition.

  19. 19

    Får jag be er alla resa er.

    May I ask you all to rise.

    Tip: Before the toast.

  20. 20

    Låt oss höja våra glas för brudparet.

    Let us raise our glasses to the couple.

    Tip: The toast itself.

  21. 21

    Tack för uppmärksamheten.

    Thank you for your attention.

    Tip: Closing a speech.

  22. 22

    Vi är djupt tacksamma.

    We are deeply grateful.

    Tip: Thanking the guests.

  23. 23

    Tack för att ni delar denna dag med oss.

    Thank you for sharing this day with us.

    Tip: The hosts' closing line.

  24. 24

    Hjärtliga gratulationer.

    Warmest congratulations.

    Tip: Written in a card.

  25. 25

    Med våra varmaste lyckönskningar.

    With our very best wishes.

    Tip: Formal sign-off in a card.

  26. 26

    Vi önskar er all lycka.

    We wish you every happiness.

    Tip: The standard closing wish.

  27. 27

    Ni är varmt välkomna.

    You are warmly invited.

    Tip: Opening a warm formal invitation.

  28. 28

    Det skulle glädja oss om ni ville komma.

    We would be delighted if you could join us.

    Tip: A gracious formulation.

  29. 29

    Svar lämnas till adressen nedan.

    Please reply to the address below.

    Tip: RSVP instructions.

  30. 30

    Antalet platser är begränsat.

    Numbers are limited.

    Tip: Managing expectations.

  31. 31

    Transport ordnas.

    Transport will be arranged.

    Tip: Practical information.

  32. 32

    En buss avgår klockan fyra.

    A bus departs at four.

    Tip: Detail on the card.

  33. 33

    Boende kan bokas på…

    Accommodation can be booked at…

    Tip: Helping guests.

  34. 34

    Vi ber er vänligen avstå från fotografering.

    We kindly ask for no photography.

    Tip: During the ceremony.

  35. 35

    En mobilfri vigsel.

    An unplugged ceremony.

    Tip: lit. 'a mobile-free ceremony'.

  36. 36

    På brudparets vägnar…

    On behalf of the bride and groom…

    Tip: Speaking for them.

  37. 37

    Jag har känt honom sedan vi var sju.

    I have known him since we were seven.

    Tip: Opening an anecdote.

  38. 38

    Några av er minns kanske…

    Some of you may remember…

    Tip: Setting up a shared memory.

  39. 39

    Jag lovar att fatta mig kort.

    I promise to keep this brief.

    Tip: Always says the longest speaker.

  40. 40

    Två saker, sedan sätter jag mig.

    Two things, and then I'll sit down.

    Tip: A good speech structure.

  41. 41

    Det som slår mig mest är…

    What strikes me most is…

    Tip: Moving to the heart of it.

  42. 42

    De får fram det bästa i varandra.

    They bring out the best in each other.

    Tip: The line that always lands.

  43. 43

    Fyll gärna era glas.

    Please charge your glasses.

    Tip: Before the toast.

  44. 44

    För brudparet!

    To the bride and groom!

    Tip: The toast itself.

  45. 45

    Tack för att ni lyssnade.

    Thank you for listening.

    Tip: Closing.

  46. 46

    Ha en fortsatt fin kväll.

    Enjoy the rest of the evening.

    Tip: Handing back to the toastmaster.