Damien's Welsh Weddings Online
Choosing that Agency
Details, Details, Details
Better safe
Co-ordination is Key
Standard Wording for the Invitations
Organisation for the big day usually pivots around the church, the reception and of course that dream dress, in fact few thoughts are spared for the choosing of the wedding stationery at all. That is, until now
Choosing that Agency
There are plenty to choose from. But before you delve in, have a good idea of
what you are after in terms of design, tone and general presentation.
Details, Details, Details
Tradition is tradition, the following details must be included:
The names of the parents hosting the wedding
The bride and groom
Name of church and hotel, and their respective addresses
Day, date and time of event
R.S.V.P date
Better safe
Printing times vary, which is why we advise ordering 3-4 months before the actual
wedding day and ordering an extra 20 cards with your specified order, just in
case!
Invitations should be sent out 6 weeks before the wedding.
Co-ordination is Key
From invitations to place cards to thank-you letters it is important that all
are Co-ordinated to add a special something to the overall look of your wedding.
Standard Wording for the Invitations
As with all institutions there are etiquettes and there are norms. Here is an
indication as to how you should be wording those invitations. Your Wedding Stationery
Company will have these and more, for you to look at.
When the brides parents are doing the inviting.
Mr and Mrs. John Quinton request the pleasure and company of
at the marriage of their daughter Davina
with
Mr. Morgan Williams
At the church of the Holy Sacrament
Coalisland
on Friday, 13 October 2001
At 12pm
And afterwards at the reception in
The Greenvale Hotel
Cookstown
Parents Address RSVP
Where one parent is deceased and the other is remarried, the wording may read as follows.
Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Bardon
Request the pleasure of the company of
.
At the marriage of their daughter
Davina Quinton
To Morgan Williams
When one of the parents is deceased the wording may be as follows
Mr. John Quinton
Requests the pleasure of the company of
.
At the marriage of his daughter.
If the bride and groom wish to do the inviting the wording may read.
Davina Quinton and Morgan Williams
Request the pleasure of the company of
.
On the occasion of their marriage.
These guidelines are just that, guidelines, providing a basis for your own.
The importance of the Wedding Stationery cannot be underestimated in the proceedings of the wedding. The ensemble you choose will have much to do with the entire feel of the occasion. And of course as a keepsake wedding stationery is perfect. Choose carefully. The final effect is worth the effort.
See our selection of Wedding Stationery Companies