Wedding Invitation Etiquette
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Wedding
invitations can be made in
several ways, including word of
mouth, telephone, e-mail and
standard mail. The only thing
you should have in mind is
whether the guests are
comfortable with it and they
understand what, where, when and
by whom the event is hosted.
Although it is similar in many
ways with other kinds of
invitations, a wedding
invitation is more than just a
simple announcement: it is a
visual statement that your guest
will see before reading the
words.
Formal vs. Informal
Regardless of the type of wedding you want to have, there's a certain wedding invitation etiquette that tells you how to write an invitation. The wedding invitation etiquette varies between a formal and an informal wedding. Although the rules for a formal wedding are stricter, an informal wedding also has its own etiquette.
Formal Weddings
Wedding invitation etiquette for formal weddings says that you have to send the invitation by standard mail. A telephone, e-mail or word-of-mouth invitation is not appropriate for such events. Moreover, you should write your invitation on heavyweight white, cream or ivory paper, with black classic fonts, such as Roman.
Other rules state that you should write your name in full, using your middle name as well. As the bride's parents generally pay for the wedding, they should be the ones issuing the invitation. If another party is paying for the wedding, then they may be the ones issuing it. Nowadays, many couples are paying for the wedding themselves. However, with respect for their parents or the tradition, many of them still use the traditional style to issue the invitation.
Wedding invitation etiquette also states to use the British spelling for words such as 'honor' or 'favor' rather than the American 'honor' and 'favor'. Spell out all the words, including hour, day and year. The words 'street', 'road' or 'avenue' from the address should also be spelled out. The only exceptions are 'Saint', which can be spelled as 'St.' and 'Mount', which you can spell 'Mt.'. Moreover, it is more appropriate to use Roman numerals in names, not 3rd or third. If the ceremony takes place in a church, use the words 'honor of your presence'. Otherwise, use 'pleasure of your company'.
Informal Weddings
For informal weddings, you have more freedom to choose the writing style you like. You can make the invitation by standard mail, e-mail, telephone or word of mouth. However, if you use e-mail invitations, the wedding invitation etiquette says you should also include a land address for RSVP in case the guest doesn't feel comfortable with using the e-mail. The same rules for stating the date, time and place clearly applies for informal weddings as well.
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