Your big nuptial bash is only months away, and guests are eagerly awaiting their invites in the post. The invite plays a vital role in the wedding-planning process. Not only does it unravel the where and when specifics for guests, it also provides an exciting tease about the ensuing wedding day—it gives your guests a taste of what is to come. Be warned, though, that invites can be tricky and can quickly turn into the bane of a bride’s existence. It’s all in the wording about who’s hosting, so Weddingbells has broken it down into these scenario selections for you.
Consider these traditional options when printing your invite:
The bride’s parents are hosting:
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Charlotte Leigh to James Andrew Earl Saturday, the eighth of July at one o’clock in the afternoon two thousand and six British Methodist Church 1828 Eglinton Avenue West York, Ontario
Reception to follow
Both sets of parents hosting:
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and Mr. and Mrs. David Earl request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their children Charlotte Leigh and James Andrew Saturday, the eighth of July at one o’clock in the afternoon two thousand and six British Methodist Church 1828 Eglinton Avenue West York, Ontario
Reception to follow
The couple is hosting:
Ms. Charlotte Leigh Smith and Mr. James Andrew Earl request the pleasure of your company at their marriage Saturday, the eighth of July at seven o’clock in the evening two thousand and six The Four Seasons Hotel 21 Avenue Road Toronto, Ontario
Reception to follow
A divorced parent is hosting:
Mr. John Smith requests the honour of your presence at the marriage of his daughter Charlotte Leigh to James Andrew Earl son of Mr. and Mrs. David Earl Saturday, the eighth of July at one o’clock in the afternoon two thousand and six British Methodist Church 1828 Eglinton Avenue West York, Ontario
Reception to follow
A divorced parent is hosting with a new spouse:
Susan and Jack Lake request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of her daughter Charlotte Leigh to James Andrew Earl son of Karen and David Earl Saturday, the eighth of July at seven o’clock in the evening two thousand and six The Four Seasons Hotel 21 Avenue Road Toronto, Ontario
Reception to follow
Divorced parents are hosting jointly:
Mrs. Susan Lake and Mr. John Smith request the honour of your company at the marriage of their daughter Charlotte Leigh to James Andrew Earl son of Mr. and Mrs. David Earl Saturday, the eighth of July at one o’clock in the afternoon two thousand and six British Methodist Church 1828 Eglinton Avenue West York, Ontario Reception to follow
Word of Advice
When choosing your invites keep these helpful pointers in mind.
- Allow yourself lots of time to hunt for fab invites. Remember, your invites aren’t just full of useful information, but they can also set the theme for the wedding.
- Order the invites about five months before the big day. This will leave you lots of leeway to take a serious second look for any mistakes, and plenty of time to get them printed.
- Make sure to order enough invites for your entire guest list, including the wedding party, plus 25 extra invites for mistakes and last-minute guest additions. Also you’ll want a couple of extras for keepsakes.
- Send out invites six to eight weeks before your wedding day.
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