How do wedding invitations work

Formal invitations issued by the bride's parents refer to her by her first and middle names, the groom by his full name and title; if the couple is hosting by themselves, their titles are optional. For same-sex couples, the traditional rule of the woman first and man second isn't applicable. Whether it's "Emily and Zara" or "Zara and Emily," it's going to be lovely either way. When writing their own names, same-sex couples can choose to either go in alphabetical order or simply with what sounds better.

For formal weddings, everything is written out in full no numerals. The year is optional the assumption being your wedding is on the nearest such date. Time of day is spelled out using "o'clock" or "half after five o'clock. For casual weddings, numerals are fine.

The street address of a venue is not usually needed unless omitting it would lead to confusion or your wedding is taking place at the host's home. The city and state should be written out in full in either case.

Very formal invitations include this information on a separate card. Otherwise, it can be printed on the wedding invitation itself if there is room; if the ceremony and reception are held in the same location, you may print "and afterward at the reception" or "reception immediately following.

Wedding invitation etiquette dictates that the dress code—if you're including it on the invitation— is the lower right-hand corner of the invitation. If you don't include a note on attire, the invitation will indicate the dress code. For example, if the invitation is very fancy, guests will likely be anticipating a formal, black-tie affair, or conversely, if the invitation on the simpler side, that indicates a more casual dress code.

Most couples choose to include a separate response card for guests to fill out and return in the mail. You also have the option of having people RSVP via your wedding website. If that's the case, include the website address on a separate card, just as you would with an RSVP card, and indicate that guests can let you know if they can come directly on the site.

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Then insert the fully assembled invitation suite into the envelope left edge first for a single-card invitation; folded edge first for a folded invitation. Your assembled stationery stack should be in the following order:. The belly bands are narrow 2" strips of paper that are designed to wrap around your wedding suite; included are clear stickers to securely seal them in place. The belly bands can be personalized with your names, wedding date, or a meaningful message of your choosing.

Adding ribbon is a lovely finishing touch to your wedding invitation assembly, especially when the ribbon color complements your wedding invite design. Your invitation suite should be inserted, fully assembled, into the envelope with the left edge first for a single-card invitation or folded edge first for a folded invitation. Ensure that the text is print-side up, so when the flap is opened, guests can immediately see the text. They measure 6. Each of your envelopes will arrive with a liner already in place.

However, the best way to confirm the postage required for your mailing is to take a fully assembled invitation suite, including all enclosures and embellishments like belly bands or ribbon , to your local post office so they can weigh it and tell you the exact postage it will require.

Yes, we would love to send you sample wedding invitations! This way, you can see our papers and printing techniques for yourself to help you visualize your wedding stationery. We offer three different sample options all free! Unfortunately, we do not offer mailing services at this time. All of our wedding stationery will be shipped to you flat, ready for assembly.

Our best advice: Host an invitation assembly party. Enlist a couple of pals or family members and show them how to stuff your wedding invitations. Get a couple of bottles of wine and some snacks, and then create a wedding invitation assembly line according to our directions outlined above. Assign everyone a task and be the one to do a final check before the wedding invitation suites are inserted in the mailing envelopes. Read more. We uncover design genius through ongoing design competitions.

At Minted, all that matters is good design. Send invitations six to eight weeks beforehand, with an R. This suite, by Jen Simpson Design , has the details just right. From telegrams to invisible ink, couples are doing fun things with their save-the-dates and invitations. If you're getting innovative—like these invitations by by Hand-Painted Weddings —just make sure that all pertinent information is included. For save-the-dates, the names of the couple getting married and the date should be most prominent, along with a note that invitations will follow.

You don't have to name the venue, but if you have a website, save-the-dates are a great place to share the URL. Wedding invitations should include the full names of the couple getting married, those of the hosts if they're different , and the place and time of the ceremony—that's it.

These invites, by Epoch Designs , do just that. Phrases like "no children" or "adults only" should not be included on the invitation card; who is invited will be implied by the names on the envelope. You should also leave off registry information—family and members of the wedding party can spread the word when asked about it, or you can provide it on your website. The same is true for city and state names and house numbers smaller than Your guests' entire names should be written on the outer envelopes, as seen on these beautiful invitations by Brown Fox Creative.

Address married couples as "Mr. It's also fine to list both full names. For a small piece of paper, there are surprisingly a lot of details to master when designing, creating, and sending out your invitations.

The good news is, while there's certainly a traditional way of preparing invitations, there's definitely no right or wrong way to go about it. Whether you want to break the mold or stay true to tradition, we've got your back. Follow our advice below to become a wedding invitation extraordinaire! I must have seen thousands and it never gets boring.

When you book with Wedgewood Weddings, your wedding invitations are included in your all-inclusive wedding package. This convenient feature is unique and adds so much ease to the invitation process. If you rather not order your invitations through us, that's perfectly fine!