You might have been through the process of planning the wedding and that you already made and printed out copies of wedding invitations. The question is how you will distribute it so that your friends would know that you are going to be married. Here are some tips that you can use to make your distribution of wedding invitations right and proper.
Wedding Invitation Etiquette:
You need to most definitely include a reception card with a wedding invitation when the wedding ceremony and the reception are going to be held at separate locations. Be sure that the wedding reception card that you include with the invitation includes accurate information about the wedding reception.
During the wedding planning process of writing out your wedding invitations you should save very casual names to friends and family that are very close to you. While you will be using their formal names on the outer envelope, using terms of endearment such as Grandpa and Grandma and Aunt Mary while filling out the inner envelope will show you how much they mean to you even while you are in the midst of planning a very formal event in your life.
Some guests are residing at places far from you. If you want to invite them, your budget for the mailing costs should also be considered. To save on postal charges, have your wedding invitations ready to be mailed approximately two months before the wedding day so you do not have to mail it on special or urgent delivery which usually charges thrice the amount of regular delivery. Mailing it in advance may give your guests a couple of time to prepare themselves to witness your special day.
If you are planning to hold a very formal, black tie event for your wedding you should place the term Black tie at the lower right hand corner of the invitation. This will let your guest know that they need to dress accordingly for the event. .
Important Reminders When Sending Out Wedding Invitations:
If your guests would come with their children, the invitations should include the names of them or the whole family, not just simply address it to the parents. Children who are above eighteen years of age should also have their own invitation separate from the invitation for the family.
Do not use nicknames on wedding invitations. You should be using a first and a last name. You should even avoid using middle names and initials as this is something that a lot of people want left off any invitations that sent to them.
Wedding invitation etiquette actually disapproves the use of abbreviations but as traditions change, Mr., Mrs., and Dr. are the only abbreviations allowed. All the other titles that are essential in addressing the invitations should be written completely.
Even the dates, time of the ceremony, and the address of the wedding venue should also be written completely and clearly so the guests would be properly guided.
Avoid the use of “&” symbol in the invitation. If you need to do it, just write the word “and”.
The wedding event and celebrations is much important than the invitation, but it would be best if you will design your invitations in such a unique and special way because, even years after the wedding day, you and your guests would still recall the event when they see the invitations. You will also be reminded of the persons who came to share with you and witness your ever-dreamt-of event in your entire life.
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