Wedding Invitations Etiquette & Wording
By nature of the event, wedding invitations should conform to certain formalities
, no matter how informal the ceremony may be. Following the rules of etiquette can save many misunderstandings and hurt feelings later. In fact, by observing the rules and subtle nuances of what most people consider proper, you set the stage for strong and thoughtful relationships later.
Wedding Invitation Wording
Whether you are having a simple wedding in a backyard or an elaborate affair, the proper wording on your wedding invitation is critical in setting the stage for a well organized event. It is not only used to invite those special in your life, it is also used to inform. Whether it is a second marriage, formal or informal, or an adults only event, the wedding invitation makes that clear.
- In addressing envelopes, write out all names.
- Include reply cards with self stamped and preaddressed envelopes so that you can be certain to plan for the proper number of guests
- If it is an adults only event, only address to the adults of the household. You should not say "no children' or "adults only" in the wording for the invitation
- One invitation per household unless adult children over 18 also reside at the same address.
- Do not use abbreviations. Spell out words such as road, street, and avenue.
- For weddings that are more informal or not in a religious setting, use the wording "request the pleasure of your company." For ceremonies held in a house of worship, use "requests the honour of your presence."
- When the ceremony is being hosted by the bride and groom, use "Bride's name and Groom's name request the honour of your presence."
- When hosted by the bride's family, her parents name should be listed first, then the bride and groom's names. The parent's of the groom should be listed after the groom's name such as: "groom's name, son of Mr. and Mrs." The reverse for weddings hosted by the groom's family.
- When hosted by the bride and groom and their parents, "Bride's name and Groom's name, together with their parents" or if the parents are divorced and remarried, "...together with their parents and their spouses"
- If the event is informal, be sure to state so. It is proper to state "informal attire" in wedding invitation wording in such cases.
- If you do not wish your guests to bring gifts, you may add "Your presence is the only gift we request."
Choosing the Right Invitation Style
The style of invitation should reflect the style of the event. Guest take cues from the style of the wedding invitation and try to dress appropriately for the event. The style of the invitation will help the guests to know what to expect during the ceremony. There are so many options available - traditional, elegant, sleek and contemporary. Your choice can reflect what to expect during the ceremony as well as the style of the company. A trend that is getting more popular each year is "diy" invitations which allows the creative side to come through.
by: Andi Beark
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