Planning the wedding is not just about the venue, the entourage, the reception, or the wedding dress. It should also include the wedding invitation. Aside from the designs and appearance of the invitation, you should also consider how you are going to send it to your guests, especially to some of them who are far away. Here are some helpful tips that you can use for your wedding invitations.
What are the acceptable ways of giving out wedding invitations?
The wedding invitation may or may not include a reception card. If the wedding ceremony will be held in a place different from the reception, a reception card may be included in the envelope. If the event will take place in the same venue, additional wordings should state so in the bottom part of the invitation. Make sure all the words, date, and time are properly and clearly stated in the invitations.
Wedding invitations should be written or worded properly. The names and addresses should be in its correct spelling and it should be written formally. For close friends, you may write their names casually. But for those important and special guests that you are planning to invite, make sure that their names are written formally and completely so they would see that they are important to you and that you really want them to share with you this joyous moment.
Wedding invitations are normally handed out personally, but if you have to invite some friends from other place far from where you are, you may mail your invitations. But you should also give proper considerations to your finances or financial budget for the wedding. You may think of saving on expenses by sending invitations ahead of time. Two months may be enough time if you want to send invitations to some of your friends and relatives who are far away. Regular mode of postal delivery usually costs less than special delivery.
If you are planning to hold a very formal, black tie event for your wedding you should place the term Black tie at the lower right hand corner of the invitation. This will let your guest know that they need to dress accordingly for the event. .
Things you should do and avoid doing sending out wedding invitations:
If your guests would come with their children, the invitations should include the names of them or the whole family, not just simply address it to the parents. Children who are above eighteen years of age should also have their own invitation separate from the invitation for the family.
Nicknames should not be written on the envelope of the wedding invitations. The proper way of putting the name is just the first and last name. Avoid putting the middle names or the middle initials because some would prefer not to see their middle names on any invitation.
Wedding invitation etiquette actually disapproves the use of abbreviations but as traditions change, Mr., Mrs., and Dr. are the only abbreviations allowed. All the other titles that are essential in addressing the invitations should be written completely.
The date, time, and address of the wedding ceremony and reception should also be written in complete details and not in abbreviations so the guests would not be confused of what you are trying to instruct them.
Do not write the word ‘and’ by using the & symbol.
Wedding invitations, whether your plan for your own wedding is unique or traditional, should always come out formal or proper so they would know that your wedding day is something very special to you. This is your way of telling your invited guests that you want them to witness your most memorable day.
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