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Step-by-step Guide to Writing a Formal Wedding InvitationThe wedding invitation sets the tone of your wedding, so if you’re planning a formal affair, here’s a breakdown of how to properly word your invitation. Suggested Invitation Companies: Catzy’s Creations Guess Who’s Invited 1.Who is hosting the Wedding? If both sets of parents are hosting the wedding, begin the invitation by writing the bride’s parents followed by the groom’s parents. Example “Mr. & Mrs. John Anderson & Mr. & Mrs. Michael Smith” If the bride and groom are hosting the wedding: Example “Anna and Jason” Or “Together with their families, Anna & Jason” 2. Request This line requests the guests presence at your wedding. Example “Request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their children” Or “Request the pleasure of your company at the marriage their children” If the bride and groom are hosting the wedding: Example “Request the honour of your presence at our wedding” * “Request the honour of your presence” is usually written if the ceremony is in a place of worship. 3. The Names If the wedding is hosted by the parents, write the bride’s first and middle name followed by the groom. Example “Anna Marie to Mr. Jason Alexander” 4. The Wedding Date & Location Let your guests know the date, time and place of the ceremony. Traditionally spell out the date. Example “on Saturday the seventh of July two thousand and ten at two o’clock at St. Mary’s Church, Ottawa, Ontario” *Only include an exact address if the location is not well known. 5. The Reception Let your guests know when and where the reception will be held. Example “Reception to follow at Galt Country Club at 6 o’clock” If you’re not serving a full meal, inform your guests Example “And afterwards for cocktails and cake in the Garden Room” 6. Ask Guests to RSVP Include a separate reply card with the invitation. Example “The favour of a reply is requested by: Seventh of June two thousand and ten” M ______________________ _____________ Will Attend _____________ Will Not Attend _____________ Number of Guests Or “The favour of a reply is requested by: Seventh of June two thousand and ten” M_______________________ __ Yes. I will be attending Number of persons attending _____________ __ No. I am unable to attend The End Result Once you’ve completed all the steps, your formal wedding invitation can look something like this: Mr. & Mrs. John Anderson & Mr. & Mrs. Michael Smith request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their children Anna Marie to Jason Alexander on Saturday the seventh of July two thousand and ten at two o’clock at St. Mary’s Church, Ottawa, Ontario Reception to follow at Galt Country Club at 6 o’clock Related Articles Unique Invitations |
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