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They've all heard the news about your wedding…now your friends and relatives are just waiting to receive your invitation. Invitations not only announce the date, time, location and hosts of your ceremony, they also set the tone for your entire celebration.
Choose an invitation design that coordinates with your wedding theme, and select an ink color, lettering style and wording that mirror the formality of the event and your personality.
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When wording your invitations, be sure to use full names and formal titles (only abbreviate Mr., Mrs., Ms. and Jr.). Also use the full spellings of addresses (First Street), dates (Saturday, the twenty-sixth of June) and years (Two thousand and four).
The quantity of invitations ordered should reflect the number of mailings, not the number of guests. For instance, only one invitation should be mailed to a couple. Children under the age of 18 may be included on the invitation mailed to their parents; children older than 18 should receive their own invitations, even if they are living with their parents. It's wise to include 25 extra invitations with your original order to cover addressing mistakes and guest list additions.
To avoid confusion (and too many unexpected guests attending your wedding), everyone invited should receive a printed invitation. For instance, avoid placing an invitation on the bulletin board at work; this opens you up to every single coworker and their spouses and perhaps children attending, and could lead to an impossible situation when trying to arrive at an accurate guest count. Also, be sure to send an invitation to your parents, grandparents and bridal party members.
Invitations should be mailed six to eight weeks before the ceremony to allow guests plenty of time to make travel arrangements and plans for your wedding.
Remember that these etiquette tips are traditional suggestions. Always feel free to follow your hearts and your personal style when choosing and wording your invitations. Your wedding should be an expression of you!
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