The proper wedding invitation wording is critical and we tell you everything there is to know. Whether it be a Church wedding, home wedding, second marriage or whatever, the proper etiquette and wedding invitation wording are essential. The links above will show you the proper wording and etiquette for any occasion.
Wedding invitations are
sent to those friends, relatives and acquaintances who are to be present
at the ceremony. When the wedding is to be a large church affair,
invitations are sent to all those whose names appear on the visiting lists
of the two families including relatives and friends of the bride and
groom. With regard to business associates, the invitation should be
extended because of the friendship, not the business connection. The core
of a successful wedding invitation list needs to consist of people who
know well, care about and love the Bride and Groom. For a home wedding,
more discrimination is shown in the issuing of invitations. Intimate
friends and relatives of both families are invited, but no casual
acquaintances. In sending out the invitations, the bride-to-be and her
mother should take into consideration the number of people who will fit
comfortably into the reception area.
All wedding invitations should come from the home of the bride, even those that are for the personal friends of her husband even if they are unknown to the bride. They should be mailed about six weeks before the day set for the wedding. Out of town guests should be sent a "Save the Date" card, preferably with hotel suggestions, in time for them to make travel accommodations (usually 8-10 weeks in advance).