Wedding Invitation Etiquette for Creating and Mailing Your Invitations
A wedding, regardless of how casual or formal it is planned
to be, is usually steeped in long held traditions and certain etiquette
suggestions and guidelines, and the invitations for weddings are certainly no
exception. Because of these profound customs and the usual more formal nature
of personalized wedding invitation cards etiquette, future brides will
certainly want to do a some research regarding those guidelines about her
upcoming wedding, including the proper wordings wedding invites.
Dress Codes Vary – But Should Be Added
Attire for weddings run the gamut from casual barefoot on
the beach ceremonies to posh black tie events with lots of bling. To ensure
your invited guests know what to expect, you should include details regarding
the dress code, usually in the lower right corner of your invitation or maybe
even in a separately enclosed reception card. Terms most often used are
'cocktail attire', 'black tie', 'casual attire', or 'beach party casual' and
can all give your guest ideas for how to dress. Although your invitation style
can give hints regarding the formality of the event, it is always better to
avoid any possible confusion by announcing a clear directive as to attire.
How to Discuss the Kids
It seems that most everyone has wedding videos were the kids
steal the show with scenes like restless toddlers, crying babies, and the
sporadic all-out meltdown. To avoid the possibility of a pint size guest with
full size tantrum, you might consider including words like an 'adults only'
wedding. But, before making this decision, you will definitely want to be sure
and address the invitations correctly. This is best done by addressing each
guest by name, not simply 'and guest.' But, if you want to ensure that your
loved ones can come, even if the little one can't, an alternative would be to
arrange for babysitting services during the ceremonies and celebrations.
And, Above All - Keep it Personal
With all the different and unique fonts available for
printing, it is awfully tempting to want to indulge in the variety and
convenience of technology, but you'll definitely want to avoid this urge.
Custom wedding invitations should never be addressed with labels. Rather, you
will definitely want to address all your wedding stationery by hand, even if
you are sending hundreds of invites. And, for those who think their particular
handwriting might not be up to the level and quality you want, you can simply
hire a calligraphist to assist in this task.
In addition to all the fuss and details of eventually
getting to the 'I Do', you'll want to remember that the ultimate goal of any
person planning these event is to make the invited guests feel welcome and
comfortable. If you are unsure about any of these, then it is usually better to
break with tradition, especially if it will spare possible hurt feelings or
maintain the familial peace.
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