Invitations are a sneak peek to your guests of what your wedding will be like. It's really your first chance to show them the tone of your big day. What information to include on them can seem a bit overwhelming, but moving through your wedding invites like a pro can be quite simple with the help of a basic checklist.
1. WHO
-Couple’s full names
-Parents’ names (Optional)
-Stepparents’ names (Optional)
-Other hosts’ names (Optional)
2. WHAT
-Remember to tell them it’s a wedding
-Traditional wording (“at the marriage of their daughter”) or less formal, (“as they exchange wedding vows”)?
3. WHERE
-Ceremony venue name
-City and State
-Ceremony venue address
4. WHEN
-Ceremony start time, written out
-“In the morning”, “in the afternoon”, or “in the evening”
-Reception start time (if necessary)
5. RSVP DATE
-Month and date of RSVP deadline: “Please respond by (Date)”
-When exactly to have guests RSVP can be up to you based on what makes you feel comfortable, although 2-3 weeks ahead of the wedding is ideal. This gives you time to give your caterer a head count and to finalize the seating chart.
Of course there are other aspects that go into planning your wedding invitations such as theme and type of stationery, but with this simple checklist you’ll be sure to include all of the necessary information. Remember, you’ll want to be sure and send your invitations out six to eight weeks from your wedding date. Ten weeks is custom if you will have guests coming from abroad. Happy planning!
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