06.02.08
Proper Assembly of the Wedding Invitations
The proper order to assemble the wedding invitations in the traditional way is as follows:
- Place the invitation inside the large envelope along with its protective tissue and make certain that the invitation is facing you.
- Place the reception invitation on top of the invitation, also facing you.
- Position the response card, facing you, inside the flap of the response envelope, which is facing down. (The response card is facing you and the response envelope is facing down.)
- The last to go in are the directions or map which guides the guests.
- When addressing the outer envelope, it is best that you use calligraphy.
- For an added touch, choose a postage stamp that well compliments the general appearance of your invitation.
After assembling your wedding invitations, if possible, bring your invitations to the post office and ask that they be hand cancelled, to avoid unattractive marks or scratches that machine cancelling can cause.
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06.01.08
8 Wedding Invitation Etiquette Rules
Here are 8 Wedding Invitation Etiquette Rules to keep you from guessing when sending out your wedding invitations. Make sure you read them all before you begin writing out those invitations!
1. You may enclose a reception card along with your wedding invitation when the ceremony and the reception will be held at different locations. The reception card should also be provided with an envelope and contain specific information about the reception.
2. The only acceptable traditional abbreviations are “Mr.”, “Mrs.”, or “Dr.” All other titles should be written out completely.
3. When addressing a family, address envelopes Mr. and Mrs. John Doe. The names of children under eighteen years old should be included on the second line of the address. Children over 18 should be sent their own invitation. It is not proper to us “and Family” on wedding invitations. Tip: Address to Mr. and Mrs. John Doe only and wording your RSVP card “_______ number out of 4 of guests will be attending.” This will cut down on the number of invitations you will be sending and lets your guests know you are placing a maximum of guests that are expected.
4. Always use first, middle and last name. Some people do not want their middle names included in the invitation; don’t use initials, simply do not include their middle names.
5. You may use casual names such as “Uncle Chuck and Aunt Patti” or “Grandpa” to relatives that you are close to in addressing the inner envelope even if you are planning a formal event. This will show them how much you mean to them.
6. Do not use abbreviations. Always write out the word “and”, do not use “&”. Also write out the dates, addresses and time.
7. Position the word “black tie” in the lower right hand corner of the invitation if you are planning for a formal wedding so that your guests can dress accordingly.
8. Mail your wedding invitations six to eight weeks before your wedding date. If however, your wedding date is set during a holiday season, or you are inviting a lot of guests that are from out of state, you should mail the invitations sooner to give them ample time to plan and make hotel reservations and organize their schedules.
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05.30.08
10 Step Guide on How to Choose Your Wedding Invitations
Here is a 10 step guide on how to choose your wedding invitations:
- Begin as early as eight months before the wedding. This means that you will have plenty of time paying attention to perfect the wording, and should something goes wrong, you will have ample time to revise it and make sure that it is “the way you want it” before sending them out.
- Set a budget and be creative. As well as there are beautiful expansive invitations, there are also inexpensive but equally beautiful ones in the market. You just got to be creative and know where to look. There are even templates in Word you can use.
- Decide on a theme and color motif for your wedding. Your invitation should suggest the same theme or the color motif of your wedding.
- Create your guest list so that you will know how many invitations to order.
- Select a style that reflects your personality. It should also reflect on the type of wedding that you are planning. For example, will it be formal or casual.
- Before you order or create your invitations, make sure that all of your wedding details such as the date, time and place of the ceremony and reception are already confirmed.
- Asking help from professionals on the look and style of your invitation will help you pull your ideas together for a more beautiful outcome. There are many places on the internet that you can also find this information to save some time and money.
- With regards to the proper wording and etiquette, a professional or the internet should be consulted to make sure that everything in the invitation is properly placed.
- Order or create more invitations than the amount that you really need. This will give you a few extras in case you missed adding anyone to your list.
- If ordering your wedding invitations, it is best that you type up your order for the shop, so they can clearly read it.
When you are ordering your wedding invitations do it with style. Be creative and try to combine materials to achieve your own personal touch. Leave me a comment and let me know if you found this article helpful.
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05.29.08
The Importance of Wedding Invitation Verses
It is crucial in wedding invitation verses to choose carefully your use of words and establishing them correctly. This is because wedding invitations are the first impression of the wonderful celebration that is about to take place.
Generally, wedding invitation verses should be clearly written to avoid confusion and misunderstandings. There are times when a word may have several meanings depending on how it is used in a sentence. Moreover, the wedding invitation verses must accurately define the details of the wedding like the date, the exact time, and the place where the wedding ceremony will take place. These things should be clearly stated because most guests assume that once they are invited, it means that they are asked to attend to the wedding ceremony and the reception.
However, there are some weddings when couples want to invite the guests only for the reception. Perhaps the couple has decided to make the wedding very private and they only want their immediate relatives present during the ceremony. The guests are asked to attend the reception only. Therefore, to avoid confusion, it is best to carefully state in the invitation the purpose of the invitation.
On the other hand, wedding invitation verses may also vary depending on certain circumstances. An example of this may be who paid for the wedding. In this instance, it is best to choose words that would pay respect to the party to whom the recognition is due but should also be made in consideration of the feelings of the other party.
For example, in the case of the bride’s parents being the ones who had paid for the wedding, then, the wedding invitation verse should state that it is the bride’s parents who are requesting for the presence of the guests.
Alternatively, the setting of the wedding should also be considered when establishing the wedding invitation verses. If the wedding is informal and will take place in a home, then it is best to replace the usual verses being used in formal invitations to a more casual tone but still with respect.
The words in the wedding invitation verses should clearly state the intention of the invitation, the details of the date, time and place of the wedding and/or reception with the appropriate respect to whomever is paying for the wedding and should be stated in a tone matching of the type of ceremony taking place.
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