What To Include On Your Wedding Invitation – The Essentials
A wedding invitation is an important step in having your perfect wedding. It is vital that you have your loved ones there to share your special day, no matter the number of guests you are looking to invite. That is why we have created an essential list of things to help you understand what to include on your wedding invitation.
Check out the list on what to include below:
The date of your wedding
Although you may have sent a ‘save the date’ it is essential you include the date of your wedding day on your wedding invitation. This ensures that there is no confusion for your guest and allows them to keep it free in their calendar.
The time it all starts
On your wedding invitations you must include the time that your wedding proceedings start. Setting out a clear arrival time means that your guests will arrive on schedule and no one will interrupt your ceremony.
Best practice also includes asking the guests to arrive at a pre-set time, an hour or so before your ceremony. By giving yourself some buffer time, you allow your guests to arrive and settle in before your big day begins.
Your chosen location
It is vital that you include clear and concise details of the location of your wedding. These details may also include the location of your wedding reception if you are having them in different locations. By clearly displaying the location you make it easy for your guests to plan travel arrangements to your wedding.
If your location is difficult to find you can also include a map or a detailed description of how to arrive at the venue. This helps stop any confusion on the day of your wedding.
Who is invited?
On your wedding invitation you should clearly state who is invited to your wedding. A wedding is an expensive day and you do not want to run the risk of any unplanned guests arriving and messing up your plans.
If you are planning on allowing your guests to bring a plus one you want to make this obvious on the invitation. If you have any requirements for the plus-one, make these clear on the invite. The more information you can give the less chance you have of unwanted guests sharing your big day with you.
It is also important to consider your ruling around children. Many couples decide to have a wedding day free of kids. If this is your decision make this obvious on the invite.
List any nearby accommodation
If you are getting married in a location that is far away from your home or difficult to commute to it is best practice to give any details of local accommodation for your guests. This may include staying at your venue or other places nearby.
By offering as much information as you can you are giving your guests the best possible chance of being able to share your special day with you.
State the dress code
If you want your wedding pictures to look amazing, we recommend stating a dress code on your invites to guide your guests. A dress code is perfect to remove any misunderstanding on the expected appearance of your guests. It helps stop anyone from under dressing or looking completely out of place.
This is particularly important if you are opting for a themed wedding. For example, if you have set a great Gatsby theme, you will need your guests looking like they are from the 1920’s at a glamorous party.
Include your RSVP card
Unfortunately, there will also be some guests that do not reply to your invitation. This is a very frustrating truth about planning your wedding. Therefore, when sending your invitations, it is important to include an RSVP card. This will make it as easy as possible for your guests to let you know they are attending your special day and hopefully minimise the number of guests that do not reply.
To improve the number of people who RSVP to your invitation, you can follow some best practices. You should make the response as simple as possible. You should also include a return address and stamped envelope.
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Now you know what to include on your wedding invitation…
We hope our list has given you a clear understanding of what to include on your wedding invitation. Offer your guest as much information as possible, ensuring it is clearly displayed and easy to understand.
Once you have sent your invitations you can really begin to celebrate, your special day is one step closer to happening.
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