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WYHAoTuT’rOeIINnCvLitUeDdE:
WEDDING INVITATIONS
edding invitations DATE AND TIME It may seem simple, but don’t forget to include the date
once followed a
relatively standard and time of both the wedding and reception in the invitation. If there will be a
format that did not necessarily considerable amount of time between the ceremony and the reception, you may want
require much thought on the part to include a handful of local dining suggestions so guests can grab a quick bite to eat
of the grooms- and brides-to-be. before the cocktail hour.
But many couples now take more
creative approaches to their wedding VENUE INFORMATION Guests will need to know where couples are tying the
invitations, using them to evoke a
certain theme or to establish if the knot, so be sure to include the address of the ceremony site as well as a link to its
wedding will be formal or casual. website. The address will help guests find the venue, while the website can prove an
But while wedding invitation invaluable source of information about the venue, which can save couples the trouble
designs might have become more of answering questions about the ceremony site that can more easily and quickly be
flexible over the years, couples answered by visiting the website.
should still make sure to include
certain information in their invitations RECEPTION HALL INFORMATION Couples whose receptions will be in a
to avoid being overwhelmed with
questions from guests excited to different location than their ceremonies should include the same information about
attend the festivities. the reception hall that they did about the ceremony site. Reception hall information is
often listed on reception cards, which can include information on the front and back
to save paper and money on postage.
HOTEL INFORMATION Many couples arrange special room rates with nearby
hotels for their wedding guests. Include the names of these hotels, directions to the
hotel from all directions, directions from the hotel to the ceremony and reception sites
and the various rates for rooms (single room, double room, etc.). If possible, include a
link to each hotel’s reservation form as well.
36 | INDULGE • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 REPLY CARDS Reply cards are included so guests can easily reply to let couples
know if they will or will not be attending. Couples with wedding websites can even
include a link to their sites on the reply cards, letting guests know they can reply via
the website if they so choose.
RECEPTION MENU Many reception halls ask that couples give them a ballpark
figure as to how many of their guests will prefer each type of entree available at the
reception. Include menu options within your invitation package, ideally on your reply
card, so you can easily provide this information for your vendor.
WEDDING WEBSITE INFORMATION If you did not already include a link
to your wedding website on your save-the-date cards, include that information within
your invitation package. Wedding websites will answer many of your guests’ questions
for you, so don’t forget to make this valuable tool a part of your wedding planning.
WEDDING INVITATIONS
edding invitations DATE AND TIME It may seem simple, but don’t forget to include the date
once followed a
relatively standard and time of both the wedding and reception in the invitation. If there will be a
format that did not necessarily considerable amount of time between the ceremony and the reception, you may want
require much thought on the part to include a handful of local dining suggestions so guests can grab a quick bite to eat
of the grooms- and brides-to-be. before the cocktail hour.
But many couples now take more
creative approaches to their wedding VENUE INFORMATION Guests will need to know where couples are tying the
invitations, using them to evoke a
certain theme or to establish if the knot, so be sure to include the address of the ceremony site as well as a link to its
wedding will be formal or casual. website. The address will help guests find the venue, while the website can prove an
But while wedding invitation invaluable source of information about the venue, which can save couples the trouble
designs might have become more of answering questions about the ceremony site that can more easily and quickly be
flexible over the years, couples answered by visiting the website.
should still make sure to include
certain information in their invitations RECEPTION HALL INFORMATION Couples whose receptions will be in a
to avoid being overwhelmed with
questions from guests excited to different location than their ceremonies should include the same information about
attend the festivities. the reception hall that they did about the ceremony site. Reception hall information is
often listed on reception cards, which can include information on the front and back
to save paper and money on postage.
HOTEL INFORMATION Many couples arrange special room rates with nearby
hotels for their wedding guests. Include the names of these hotels, directions to the
hotel from all directions, directions from the hotel to the ceremony and reception sites
and the various rates for rooms (single room, double room, etc.). If possible, include a
link to each hotel’s reservation form as well.
36 | INDULGE • FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016 REPLY CARDS Reply cards are included so guests can easily reply to let couples
know if they will or will not be attending. Couples with wedding websites can even
include a link to their sites on the reply cards, letting guests know they can reply via
the website if they so choose.
RECEPTION MENU Many reception halls ask that couples give them a ballpark
figure as to how many of their guests will prefer each type of entree available at the
reception. Include menu options within your invitation package, ideally on your reply
card, so you can easily provide this information for your vendor.
WEDDING WEBSITE INFORMATION If you did not already include a link
to your wedding website on your save-the-date cards, include that information within
your invitation package. Wedding websites will answer many of your guests’ questions
for you, so don’t forget to make this valuable tool a part of your wedding planning.
