1 - Two People Live in the Same House: Send One Wedding Invitation or Two?
Answer: It depends on their relationship. If they are an unmarried couple, send one invitation, and address it with their names alphabetically on separate lines. If they are simply roommates, they should receive two separate wedding invitations. Children under the age of 18 may be included on the invitation with their parents. Children over 18 living with their parents should receive separate invites.
2 - Do I need a separate reception card with my wedding invitation?
Answer: No, you should add a sentence to the bottom of the invite that says "Reception to follow" For a less formal affair, you might write, "please join us for lunch after the ceremony." Make sure you have people on hand (usually your groomsmen) to show guests where the reception room is. -If your reception isn't in the same place as your ceremony, you don't necessarily need a separate reception card either. At the bottom of your wedding invitation, your wedding invitation should be worded: reception to follow at Brown's Hotel -Then be sure to include a map with directions to the reception.
3 - Who should the response card envelope be addressed to?
Answer: The response card should be sent to anyone who is handling the organization of the guest list for the wedding. This is usually the bride (or the couple if they are living together), or the bride's mother. It does not have to match the return address on the invitation envelope. RSVP's can be tricky to handle, so think carefully about who can most easily manage the replies. On the other hand, you'll enjoy seeing who's coming as they are mailed back to you.
4 - Where do I put my return address on a wedding invitation?
Answer: Etiquette says that a return address on a wedding invitation should be written on the back flap. It can either be printed or handwritten. NOTE: you should always handwrite your guests' addresses.
5 - Should I include a deceased parent on my wedding invitation?
Answer: The invitation should be issued by those who are hosting the wedding. It's better to include a tribute to lost loved ones in a ceremony program, or to remember them with a memorial candle. It is appropriate to mention a deceased parent in a newspaper announcement, i.e. Katherine Marie Jones, the daughter of Casey Jones and the late Elizabeth Jones.
6 - We're paying for most of the wedding, how do we word the invitations?
Answer: If you and your parents are all chipping in for the cost of the wedding, etiquette says the wording should be: Katherine Marie Jones and Tomas Rodriguez together with their parents Casey and Elizabeth Jones and Juan and Maria Rodriguez request the honor of your presence . . .
7 - What are the standard rates and weights for mailing invitations in Canada via Canada Post ?
To Canada: Up to 30g - $0.59 / Over 30g up to 50g - $1.03
To United States: Up to 30g - $1.03 / Over 30g up to 50g - $1.25
To International: Up to 30g - $1.75 / Over 30g up to 50g - $2.50
8 - How far in advance should I address and send wedding invitations?
Answer: You should probably start to address your wedding invitations three months before the wedding. Ideally, wedding invitations are sent 6-8 weeks before the wedding – allowing guests several weeks to make travel arrangements and arrange time off from work if necessary, before sending them back to you. Remember, you'll need to get them back in advance so you can start labeling place cards, make final head counts, etc. Ask for an RSVP date 3 weeks before your wedding, if you sent them on time. At a minimum, send them out six weeks in advance, and set an RSVP date of 2 weeks before the wedding. |
