Wedding Invitations

For anyone who loves planning parties, you are definitely going to love planning your wedding.  This is because you’re probably not just going to be planning the wedding itself, but also any related parties such as engagement parties, rehearsal dinners, and perhaps even a bridesmaid luncheon.

Remember, everything needs an invitation, not just the wedding!  Bridal showers need invitations, engagement parties need invitations, rehearsal dinners need invitations. Many couples are now putting together a full weekend of events for their guests in addition to the wedding, with such things as casual barbeques the day before for their attendants, or day-after family style brunch as a sort of sendoff for the honeymooners. And those events need invitations, too.

You know — or maybe you didn’t — wedding etiquette (not to mention common sense) suggests that you make sure that your invitation includes the basics of the event — and that they are crystal clear for the guests. Time, date, location, and perhaps any dress code or suggestions should absolutely, without fail, be appearing on an invitation. And, of course, it’s best to be absolutely sure to send out invitations well enough in advance of your bridal shower or wedding for your prospective guests to plan accordingly (especially any guests who are coming in from out of town).  Etiquette helps everyone involved to enjoy themselves in comfort.  Now, go start planning and look forward to those lovely parties.