Many things about the wedding as a matter of taste, such as bridal gown, wedding jewelry, centerpieces, and music. Some things, however, are very clearly defined traditional wedding etiquette, and to deviate from the expected risk of offending many people. Invitations definitely fall into category ruled by etiquette, but it may be some confusion about the proper use of them. This is a look at the difference between a wedding invitation and wedding announcement, and when each is appropriate.
The first base. What is the purpose of wedding invitations? To ask your friends and family to put on your best clothes and jewelry, and you can join in the celebration of your wedding. After all, one of the first line of each call is an expression requires the recipient's presence at the wedding. The traditional phrase "the pleasure of your company is requested" or "honor of your presence is requested". In case you are wondering what the difference is, the former is to be used for a wedding in a secular place, and the second is the correct form for the church or synagogue ceremony.
Another reason for issuing an invitation to let your guests know when and where they will be held. You want all the information in one place, which is why wedding invitations is very specific. While save the date cards can only let people know who is getting married when the official invitation should have the date, time, place (with address, if needed), and grada.Očigledan reason for this is that anyone who intends to participate can be found your way with ease.
So who should get an invitation to a wedding? Anyone really want to attend your wedding! Make sure you only send as many calls as the number of guests you can actually receive. Far too many couples sent invitations to 110 seats, which corresponds to only 100 people, including a 10% reduction ... only are all accepted! Invitations should be sent about six to eight weeks before the wedding to allow enough time for everyone to RSVP as well so that guests can make their travel plans. If you feel the need to inform your guests about your wedding is further than that (maybe if your wedding will be held on a holiday weekend), send save the date card for up to six months in advance, a formal invitation within the usual time frame.
wedding announcement serves a different purpose of the call, which is extended to friends, family and acquaintances know about her marriage, after the fact. This is a key distinction: An announcement is not about marriage but about marriage. Events are not sent to anyone who was invited to the wedding, but those who were not invited, as in the case of a small wedding or a destination wedding. Traditionally they have been issued by the bride's parents, with the following words: Mr. and Mrs. John Smith / have the honor to announce / marriage of his daughter / Jessica Smith / bi / Mr. James Howard / On Saturday, the twenty and ninth of May / 2010 / St Andrew / Rochester, Minnesota. Notice that "honor" is written in British fashion, just as it will be for a formal wedding invitations.
Announcements should be mailed as soon after the wedding as possible, ideally the next day (although longer delay is acceptable, especially in the case of flight). Never, ever send a spare invitation after the wedding to serve as najava.Osoba receiving more likely to notice that was sent after the wedding, and take it as an insult, that is, you wanted to look as if they were invited, but did not really want them to attend. This is a serious error label, which is far too sympathetic response učinili.Pravilan bride at a wedding announcement, by the way, the notes of congratulations. Gifts and welcome, do not expect.
with a clear understanding of the difference between wedding invitations and announcements, now you can be sure that you are sending the right stationery to convey the desired message!
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