Wedding Invitations

One of the first and most important steps in the planning of the wedding is inviting people. Who wants a wedding without their family and friends there to celebrate with them? It is essential to get a few things absolutely right when preparing those invitations to ensure that everyone you want will make it on your special day.

When ordering your invitations, keep in mind that you only need one per couple or family. You may want to send older children who live at home an invitation of their own. Make sure to order fifteen to twenty extra invitations for mistakes and for those few you may have forgotten on your list. Also keep in mind that oversized invitations may require extra postage, which can add up to a small strain on your budget. Remember that you will need to factor postage for the return envelope into your budget as well. Skipping the stamp on those is impolite, and not a place to try and save money.

The invitations should be sent out four to six weeks prior to the wedding date. This will ensure that guests have ample time to prepare their schedule and traveling.

If you prefer that only adults attend your wedding, then simply address the letter to the adults or parents. When the card does not specify ‘and family’ or the children’s names, a guest should not assume that the children are invited. Since some guests may be unaware of this ‘unwritten rule,’ you may want to print ‘Adult Reception’ on the invitation. Try to avoid phrases such as ‘no children’ or ‘adults only’, which is improper.

Another neglected rule of thumb in invitation preparation is that it is improper to list where a couple has their gift registry on the invitation. Rather, pass the word through family and friends. If someone asks you where you are registered, feel free to tell them without feeling impolite. Many people feel at a loss when searching for wedding gifts, and would prefer to purchase something that the couple wants or needs.

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