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What is the etiquette for wedding invitations?
Traditionally, invitations go out six to eight weeks before the wedding. That gives guests plenty of time to clear their schedules and make travel arrangements if they don’t live in town. If it’s a destination wedding, give guests more time and send them out three months ahead of the wedding.
Are wedding invitations transferable?
If you addressed it to your friend and her boyfriend (by name), then named invitations are non-transferable, and she should not substitute another guest in his place.
How do you respond to a friend’s wedding invitation?
A Formal Response
- Mr and Mrs Smith accept with pleasure your kind invitation for Saturday, 7th July.
- Dear Mr and Mrs Morrison,
- Thank you for the kind invitation to your wedding.
- Is there a gift registry?
- Thank you very much.
- Thank you very much for the invitation.
Does the man’s name go first on a wedding invitation?
The name of the bride always precedes the groom’s name. Formal invitations issued by the bride’s parents refer to her by her first and middle names, the groom by his full name and title; if the couple is hosting by themselves, their titles are optional.
How do you politely say no children are invited?
“Management request no children under 16 at the reception.” “We respectfully request no children under 16 at the reception.” “The bride and groom request that this be an adults-only reception.” “Unfortunately we cannot accommodate children – thank you for your understanding.”
How do you write regrets in a wedding invitation?
Examples of Polite Declines I will be there in spirit and can not wait to see photos!” “Regretfully we are unable to attend. Best wishes on your special day!” “Sadly, we are unable to attend your wedding day, but look forward to celebrating the next time we see you!”
How do you congratulate on a wedding invitation?
Examples:
- Best wishes!
- We’re/I’m so happy for you!
- Wishing you lots of love and happiness.
- Wishing you a long and happy marriage.
- Wishing you the best today and always.
- So happy to celebrate this day with you both!
- Best wishes for a fun-filled future together.
- Wishing you fulfillment of every dream!
Who should be listed first on wedding invitation?
Bride and Groom Lines The name of the bride always precedes the groom’s name. Formal invitations issued by the bride’s parents refer to her by her first and middle names, the groom by his full name and title; if the couple is hosting by themselves, their titles are optional.
How do you list a married couple’s name?
Both husband and wife use their first names, with the wife’s name listed first and the husband’s second. It helps to remember the old Southern rule of always keeping the man’s first and last name together. And, of course, last names are always written.