Sample Wedding Invitation Wording
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If
you want to do everything by the
book, you have to be aware that
there are certain rules for
addressing wedding invitations.
There's a certain etiquette that
you have to respect if you're
planning a traditional and
elaborate wedding party with
hundreds of guests. The rules
are less strict for casual
weddings, but you still have to
be aware of what is polite to
include in any wedding
invitation. If your invitation
is too vague, it may make your
guests feel uncomfortable.
Wedding Invitation Etiquette
As any other formal event involving a large number of people who sometimes don't know each other very well, a formal wedding has its own etiquette. It all starts with the way you address your wedding invitation. There are plenty of guides available both offline and online providing sample wedding invitation wording. However, if you know the basics of wedding invitation etiquette, you shouldn't usually have any problem addressing the invitation yourself.
The first rule is that the person that hosts the wedding is the one to address the invitation. Traditionally the wedding is hosted by the bride's parents, but nowadays the wedding may be paid for by both parents or even the couple. However, many couples still choose to address the invitation traditionally as a sign of respect for their parents. You can find guides with sample wedding invitation wording for each of these situations.
Where to Find Sample Wedding Invitation Wording
While you can normally address the invitation yourself if you know the basics of wedding etiquette, there are some special situations when things get more complicated. These situations include parents being divorced or widowed and remarried, both parents providing mixed sponsorship for the wedding etc. If the wedding is really formal and you don't want to offend anyone, you may need some sample wedding invitation wording to figure out how to do it.
There are many resources for sample wedding invitation wording. If you order a wedding invitation kit, you will probably find sample wedding invitation wording on the CD. There are also many websites providing such information. Just search the phrase on Google and you'll find many great resources. There are even some forums where you can post questions and receive advice for your specific situation. If you're doing your search online, you should find some sample wedding invitation wording at bridal shops.
Standard Sample Wedding Invitation Wording
Here is a sample wedding invitation wording for a standard situation where the bride's parents are hosting the wedding in a house of worship:
Mr. and Mrs. William Atkins
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Louise Atkins
to
Mr. Jess Harrison
on the fourteenth of July
two-thousands-and-six
at Saint-Joseph's Church
Chicago, Illinois
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