Wedding Invitation Samples

Choosing the perfect wedding invitation can prove to be a daunting task especially with the advent of so many designs and features to choose from. It appears that every single detail about planning a wedding is increasingly becoming more sophisticated nowadays and choosing the perfect wedding invitation is no exception. The wedding couple can easily get overwhelmed when it comes to choosing a wedding invitation that suits their wedding style. However, couples should be aware that there is such a thing as a sample wedding invitation. These are basically templates where the couple can get ideas for their desired style.

Wedding invitation samples are usually available in bridal boutiques and they are generally offered free for the couples in order to give them a better idea of what they may be looking for, thereby helping them to make a better decision. Additionally, the internet also provides a vast resource for sample wedding invitations. In fact a lot of wedding boutiques, shops and even wedding coordinators and planners have trooped to the internet and have created their own websites. With just a click of a button you can browse through the various online shops where you can surely find a design that may interest you. Some of the sites even offer free downloads of their designs.

In case you or your partner are on a busy schedule and you happen to be searching for something quick and easy, you may consider hiring wedding services. Hiring the services of a professional wedding planner or coordinator can help you rid yourself from the stress of planning and preparing for your wedding. They can provide you with a wide range of sample invitations for you to choose from. Wedding services offer templates from the basic ones that are commonly used by couples. Such templates are agenerica but there are also unique designs with all sorts of embellishments. You can also have your wedding invitation custom-made because most wedding services have a graphic artist who can design your wedding invitation based on the specifications that you provide.

On the other hand, if you have time and you want to personalize and savor the experience of preparing your wedding, then you can design your own wedding invitation. If you want your invitation to be extraordinary you can collate various designs and then lift off different ideas and put them together. Once you are happy and satisfied with your design, you can start shopping for your preferred stationery and then move on to the printing process. Designing your own wedding invitation can be a lot of fun and there is no limitation to what you want your design to look like. It may prove to be time-consuming but the satisfaction you get from creating a one-of-a-kind wedding invitation is absolutely worth all your time and effort.

To sum it all up, to help you choose the perfect wedding invitation, it would be wise to collect as much samples and templates as you can. This will provide you with more options to choose from and more importantly, your family and friends can give suggestions and feedbacks. Every couple only want the best for their special day, it is therefore important to bear in mind not to make rush decisions. Think a couple of times before making one, not only in terms of choosing the perfect wedding invitation but in every aspect of your wedding as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTION:
Is it possible to download free wedding invitation samples?
I am trying to help my Grandaughter make some wedding invitations on my computer. Can't seem to find any samples of this type of card.
- ANSWER:
  I got my invitations from www.theamericanwedding.com and they sent me a huge catalog and samples of the ones I liked before I chose. It was great.
QUESTION:
where to get some wedding invitation samples ?
I mean i am looking for some blank wedding invitations ?
- ANSWER:
  Save time and money printing your invitations or business stationery yourself with printable letterhead paper, holiday stationery, Christmas letterhead, blank wedding invitations, brochure paper, certificate paper, designer stationery, or professional looking stationery sets for your business.
QUESTION:
I ordered some wedding invitation samples. I got the package open and one sample missing. What do I do?
I let it got that time, but now I'm not getting any of my catalogs. Sometimes my mail is late. One day, the postal carrier waved hello to me and I didn't see it; my daughter told me that he did. Ever since then he has been very moody. This is after the samples were missing. He now is angry at me. Just recently, he threw my package at the front security door and made a loud bang. Now my mail service is even worse. What do I do? I don't think this guy is mentally stable.
- ANSWER:
  Call your mail service in the area and report him. Ask him to either be written up or talked to. Or request a route change so that someone else can bring your mail. If it takes time request a mailbox at the post office until they fix the problem. And keep calling if they ignore you. As for the wedding invitations you should call the company and mention you have one missing. I'm sure they would rather accomidate a customer than lose a bride for business. Just make sure your local post office knows.
QUESTION:
Wedding invitation samples?
Im going to get married soon and I was wondering if someone can refer me to a site that has wedding invitation samples?
- ANSWER:
  http://www.now-and-forever.com/Custom/NowAndForever/NowAndForever_Samples.cfm
  
  http://www.rexcraft.com/
QUESTION:
planning to make my grandparents wedding invitation help!?
i dunno where to start! i have so many plans in my mind.

do you guys know any application or wedding invitation samples where i can get ideas and all that?

thank u guys!
- ANSWER:
  http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Simple-Handmade-Wedding-Invitation
  
  http://uk.video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?p=how+to+make+wedding+invitations
  
  Here are a few idea for you a link and some videos on making wedding invitations hope they help you
  Best Wishes
QUESTION:
samples of wedding invitation and the wordings of bride grooms and also parents?
- ANSWER:
  Try this site:
QUESTION:
I need to order a sample wedding invitation with my info on it?
I don't want to purchase a pre-worded sample and not like it when it comes in. Anyone know where I can do this?
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
How can i write my wedding invitation?
my fiance and me are hosting our wedding how can i write my wedding invitation without putting my parents or his? i need samples of wedding invitations so i can look at them, or anybody can just write me the wording, any website would help! thanks hope someone can help =)
- ANSWER:
  The Honour of Your Presence is Requested
  At The Marriage of
  Emily Ann Brown
  To
  Michael Joseph Smith
  
  OR
  
  Emily Ann Brown
  And
  Michael Joseph Smith
  Request The Honour Of Your Presence
  At Their Marriage
QUESTION:
Wedding Samples?
I was browsing the internet trying to find Disney wedding invitation samples and i really could find and unless you paid money for it. Is there a website where you can order free Disney wedding invitatioins and I was also wondering if there was a Wedding cake catalog that I could order too. If these questions sound stupid, I apologize in advance. I'm a first time bride and I'm doing the planning by myself. Thank you in advance.
I've tried google and yahoo searches and came up with nothing, has anyone come across a wedding cake catalog i can order?
- ANSWER:
  I think you are going to be very very hard pressed to find free Disney anything. They protect their copyrights very fiercely. You best bet is a store like scrapbooking supply that may have papers you can use.
  
  For Wedding cakes, I don't know of a catalog - but www.Wilton.com will be your best resource.
  
  Good Luck
QUESTION:
I am getting married soon, and need help with wedding samples?
I was wondering if anyone can give me websites for free samples of anything to do with a wedding (invitations, save the date, favors, etc...) I am also looking for free wedding magazines, catalogs, and brochures.
- ANSWER:
  there are so many free things available online, all you have to do is google "free wedding samples", "free wedding magazines" or free wedding invitations" and you will find tons of stuff.
QUESTION:
Can anyone tell me what software program is used to make this wedding invitation?
http://www.etsy.com/listing/45258471/the-luna-wedding-invitation-sample-set
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
Where can I order 1 sample Wedding invitation with what I want it to say on the actual sample that I receive?
Where can I order 1 sample Wedding invitation with what I want it to say on the actual sample that I receive?
- ANSWER:
  We would all love if this was possible, but it isn't. However i found a great site that sends you an email proof and lets you see an online proof to play with. They have tons of options that are affordable. good luck.
QUESTION:
wedding invitation sample wordings for wanting cash than kind for gifts?
the couple would want to receive cash as a gift on their wedding than presents in kind but i don't know how to construct a sentence that it will not result to be too offensive to the recipient of the invitations.
- ANSWER:
  It will be offensive, so don't do it. It's in poor taste and trust me, I've read that at least 100 times in Dear Abby and places like that. I'm not sure where the couple lives, but in my area you get 98% cash anyway. Why offend? If you get gifts, bring them back for the money.
QUESTION:
Is it possible to send for samples of wedding invitations?
and does anyone have a good wedding invitation web site in UK
- ANSWER:
  ww.specialdaydirect.co.uk
  www.celebrationsplus.com
  these send samples and have lovely invitations
QUESTION:
who can send me a sample wedding invitation?
im in a mess, coz i skipped a class because of some issues with my family, thing is we had a test so i just said i had to attend a wedding coz i was the best man, and now, profs asking me for a photocopy of the wedding invitation with my name on it. anyone kind enough to send me their old wedding invitation? especially if its on MS word or something, id really be grateful. email add is ryan_punked@yahoo.com thanks guys!!!
- ANSWER:
  I think your name says it all....you're trying to 'Punk' us with this lame story. Sorry for your luck
QUESTION:
Wedding invitation wordings for friends?
Suggest some sites where I can find sample wedding invitation wordings for friends.
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
wedding invitation sample?

Professors, would you post your personal information like your wedding pictures on your class web page?

Why or why not? What PERSONAL things would you post and what PERSONAL things would you not post?What does it say about teachers that do?I personally would not, but I can see why someone might do that. Some of my younger male colleagues are very nervous about female students with crushes on them, and posting a wedding picture could signal clearly that you are happily married. I don't really like personal things on the class web page, but some people might put up things like sports (I know people who climb mountains, participate in triathlons, etc.), travel, and...

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- ANSWER:
  Standard Wording:
  Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Myers
  request the honor of your presence
  at the marriage of their daughter
  Anne Catherine
  to
  Theodore Joseph Johnson
  at the Newport Beach Club
  Saturday, the Seventeenth of June
  Eight o'clock in the evening
  
  Both sets of parents are funding the wedding:
  Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Myers
  and
  Mr. and Mrs. Kwame Johnson
  request the honor of your presence
  at the marriage of their children
  Anne Catherine and Theodore Joseph
  etc.
  
  If Bride's parents are hosting, but would like to include grooms parents on the invitation
  Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Myers
  request the honor of your presence
  at the marriage of their daughter
  Anne Catherine
  to Theodore Joseph Johnson
  son of Mr. and Mrs. Kwame Johnson
  etc.
  
  When the bride and groom are paying for the wedding themselves, the wording should read:
  EITHER
  You are cordially invited to celebrate
  the wedding of
  Anne Catherine Myers
  and
  Theodore Joseph Johnson
  etc.
  
  OR
  
  Together with their parents,
  Anne Catherine Myers
  and
  Theodore Joseph Johnson
  request the honor of your presence
  etc.
  
  Brides parents are divorced:
  either
  Issued by the parent who raised her
  Ms. Janet Myers
  requests the honor of your presence
  at the wedding of her daughter
  Anne Catherine
  etc.
  
  or
  
  Divorced parents are hosting the wedding together
  Mr. Christopher Myers
  and
  Ms. Janet Myers request the honor of your presence
  at the marriage of their daughter
  Anne Catherine
  
  Divorced parent and new stepparent are hosting the wedding:
  Mr. and Mrs. Marc Velez
  request the honor of your presence
  at the marriage of Mrs. Velez's daughter
  Anne Catherine Myers
  etc.
  
  Child of divorced and remarried parents both hosting the wedding
  Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Myers
  and
  Mr. and Mrs. Marc Velez
  request the honor of your presence
  at the marriage of their daughter
  Anne Catherine
  etc.
  
  OR
  
  Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Myers
  and
  Mr. and Mrs. Marc Velez
  request the honor of your presence
  at the marriage of the daughter of Mr. Myers and Mrs. Velez
  Anne Catherine
  to
  etc.
QUESTION:
I want to find the Wedding invitation content pattern in tamil muslim.? Where i can get the samples?
- ANSWER:
  I dont know about that exactly but there might be something that you may like and helpful to you.
  
  There is a website (see the link in source area) which allows you to create a wedding video invitation. What you have to do is, record a video invitation message, choose the invitation design and send it! This can be very creative & unique and it is free. You can speak to your guests and invite them in your video message so you dont have to worry about the language related cards!
QUESTION:
how to write a wedding invitation card?
what should i include and exclude? are there any sample invitation cards available on WEB?
- ANSWER:
  It can include and exclude, anything you want. The basics are usually included: Name of the people getting married, date, time, location, and if there is a reception, the date/time/location of the reception. There are thousands of samples on the internet. Just Google "wedding invitation samples" and you'll get plenty of ideas.
QUESTION:
Where can I buy plastic dowels and caps to make my own wedding invitations...Please help!!?
I have searched high and low for weeks...Dowels are hiding from me...lol. I have ordered wedding invitation samples from various places and "I KNOW" I can do this for well over half the cost. Please help..

Ms. Penni
- ANSWER:
  Go to Staples or any other supply store and they sell blank wedding invitations that are cheap and easy to just print out on your printer.
QUESTION:
Can i have samples of wedding invitations?
- ANSWER:
  Yes, you always can ask for samples but sometimes you have to pay for them (between 2 and 5 dollars), I know a couple of places that send them for free:
  www.theamericanwedding.com
  www.invitationswithstyle.com
  Good luck,
  Kathy
QUESTION:
what site can i go to ask for free wedding invitation sample?
- ANSWER:
  http://loushrugged.com/frugal
  
  My site has totally free samples. I also check every single offer personally to make sure that it is not a scam. I add new samples everyday! Check it out here:
  http://loushrugged.com/frugal
  
  You should also check with the company in question. Most companies would be happy to send you a free sample of a card - just send them an email. It never hurts to ask!!
QUESTION:
Is there any website or software available free on net to craete Traditional Indian wedding card?
I want to create a sample wedding invitation card for my dear and want to send her through mail to surprise her.I know there are lots of sites for ecard but i want to create a wedding card like real one.
- ANSWER:
  Why don't you use Power point?
QUESTION:
Frustrated and trying to find this wedding invitation!?
Okay..so I was browsing TONS of websites looking for wedding invitations and requested a few from a company. I got them in the mail and really liked one they sent. The problem is I have no idea where it came from (website or company). They sent them in a white envelope and below is all of the information I have about them:

The Sample Distribution Center
Post Office Box 2002
Bedford Park, IL 60499-2002

The invitation code is ISFH1229SI1AT.

I have searched everything online looking for where this might have come from. There aren't any invitation companies with that name which makes me think possibly this is just the name of the company that prints and sends these invitations samples out. The invitation is white with a black monogram and white sheer ribbon. If anyone has ANY idea on what else I can do to find this invitation or website I would GREATLY appreciate it.
There is not a phone number or website on anything to where I can contact them. I know this is a long shot..but I just thought I would see if anyone could find it! Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  I simply googled the code you gave us. Is it this one?
  
  http://www.alohainvitations.nu-art.net/We_ViewEns.cfm?sItemCode=WedEns7239&sCatalogCode=WedEnsDT41&iStartRow=265&strcontinue=yes&strsearch=yes&format=WedEnsDT41a
QUESTION:
What is the difference between a wedding invitation and a wedding souvenir program?
What are the essential information found in a wedding invitation? In a souvenir program?

If you could provide a link to a sample, please do.
Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  The invitation is just that - an invitation. The program is the sequence of events on the day, with information about the participants, the readings, the music and anything else you want to include - on ours we had a quote and the menu, and information about the wines and cigars - some have a photograph of the couple, some the words of any hymns etc.
QUESTION:
I'm going into the wedding planning business. Anyone know how to get those large invitation catalogs/samples?
- ANSWER:
  You should partner with a company that can offer you a good price on invitations for your clients and offer you a profit off the sale. I sell invitations both online and in person. It is a huge $ investment to become an invitation dealer. Feel free to contact me directly for more information (info@abcustom.com)
QUESTION:
Wedding Invitation Help. How should it read to say the ceremony and reception is at my parents home?
I am the bride and I've looked for samples but most list churches. Any suggestions would be appreciate. It is an small outdoor wedding. Thanks in advance!
- ANSWER:
  I got married at my parent house (and they paid for the wedding)and the card read:
  
  Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
  request the honor of you present
  at the marriage of their daughter
  Mary Elizabeth
  to
  James Jones Jr.
  Son of Mr. and Mrs. James Jones Sr.
  On Saturday, January sixteenth
  two thousand and two
  at two o'clock in the afternoon
  123 any street
  Any town, Florida
  
  Reception to immediately follow
QUESTION:
wedding reception invitation wordings?
i need few samples of wedding reception invitation wordings. its a Hindu marriage ...so i request you to give me some ideas about wordings ? please treat this as urs invitation & give me the best ..in case u cant give the wordings let me know where i can get ....Thank you!!
- ANSWER:
  From my side I am clear to join him.
  From his side he is too..!
  Let us make this event in the religious way.
  bonding with the holy ceremony of marriage.
  we are requesting your presence to bless our new joint venture of life successfully.
  Whatsoever the results may be afterwards will not become your responsibilities... believe us.
  we are
  aaa&bbb
QUESTION:
Please help me Find Plastic Dowels and Caps For My Wedding Invitations.?
Where can I buy plastic dowels and caps to make my own wedding invitations...Please help!!?
I have searched high and low for weeks...Dowels are hiding from me...lol. I have ordered wedding invitation samples from various places and "I KNOW" I can do this for well over half the cost. Please help..

Four Tips for a Beautiful Outdoor Wedding

Outdoor weddings have become more popular and are a lovely alternative to a church. You may want a more casual wedding, or marry in a place of personal significance, or you simply may choose your location due to budget restraints. Whatever the reason, an outdoor wedding is a beautiful option and one where you can add more of a personal touch.
Choice of location
The first task is to decide where exactly you will be holding the ceremony and if you will be having the reception at the same place. You choice of location will go on to influence the types of...

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Ms. Penni
- ANSWER:
  I have no idea what it is you are meaning, but I'm really intrigued so I've put this into my watch list to see the answers.
  
  I hope someone answers.
QUESTION:
Whats cheeper, buying wedding invitations online or making them?
My sister asked me to make her some sample wedding invitations so she can look and see if she likes them I already made a few and they turned out great but it seemed expensive but my sister said she thinks its more to buy than just to do it urself?
- ANSWER:
QUESTION:
wedding freebies anyone know where?
does anyone know any good wedding freebies you can get in UK? can only find 2 companies offering wedding invitation samples and been looking for others???
- ANSWER:
  check out this site
  
  http://www.ilovefreebies.com/uk.html
QUESTION:
where can i get samples for my wedding?
I want to try and get samples of invitations, makeup, catalogs, websites, ect. Anything will be helpful.
- ANSWER:
  http://www.invitationsbydawn.com/
  http://www.rexcraft.com/Custom/Rexcraft/Rexcraft_CatInvites.cfm
  http://www.theknot.com/
  http://www.exclusivelyweddings.com/Weddings
  http://offbeatbride.com/
QUESTION:
What are the main things written in a typical Afghan wedding invitation card?
I really need it as soon as possible(not for a marriage party)
I'd really appreciate if someone could give a link to the a sample.
- ANSWER:
  CONGRATULATION
  
  Are you getting married?
QUESTION:
in search for a nice quality wedding invitation...?
I'm currently in search for a nice wedding invitation. I've gone through a lot of sites that sells invitations and even requested for samples. I received the samples and I'm quite disappointed with the quality of the paper. Does anyone know of a place/store/website that sells excellent quality invitations? I'm into the classic modern style of invitation. none of those fancy multi-fold style. Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  carlson craft has nice invites of all different price ranges, quality of papers, etc. they have a ton of books at party city, or go to papyrus in a mall and they have high end invites.
QUESTION:
Wedding invitation wording question...Help!!?
Hi, I am getting married, (not for the first time!), and I found a sample invitation on the web...It made it sound like the kids of the bride were hosting it..(I have a 13 and 10 year old)..Started out saying something about "our mom is marrying the man that makes her eyes light up and who loves her and us all very much" or something like that...then it goes on to state the details of the wedding..informal invite..but now that I need it, I can't find it anywhere!! Can anyone help me out??
Thank you so much!! You are a lifesaver!!
- ANSWER:
  We are so happy that the man
  who makes our mom’s eyes sparkle,
  who makes her laugh and sing,
  who loves her and us very much
  is joining our family!
  Children’s Names
  invite you to share in their joy
  at the marriage of their mother
  Bride
  to
  Groom
  on Day
  Year
  at Time
  Location
  Address
  City, State
QUESTION:
How to write my wedding invitation?
All of the sample invitations say "Mr. and Mrs. Smith request the honor of your attendance at the wedding of their daughter Suzy to James at......"

My dad is deceased, never knew him. and my mom is not financially contributing to the wedding in any way, neither are his parents..

So would it be appropriate to put "Suzy and James would like to request the honor of your attendance of their wedding on...." or something along those lines? No, my name isn't Suzy lol It's just an example.

My mom says she's "hurt" that I don't want to include her name or his parents names on the invitation. If they were paying for the wedding, or at least helping somehow then sure, we would add it. But we're paying for eeeeverrrryyyythiiiinnngg.
My mom makes 6 figures a year.. she can afford to help, but she doesn't want to.. If I ever wanted anything I had to pay for it myself- the extras in life, a car, trips, etc.. so I did. She's just that way.
- ANSWER:
  You include both sets of parents' names - this has NOTHING to do with who is paying for the wedding. You do it out of respect, to show which families you are from.
  Many couples pay for their own weddings, but still honour their parents properly.
  
  Susan Linda,
  daughter of Katherine and the late Peter Smith,
  and
  Mark William,
  son of Gordon and Helen Brown,
  request the honour of your presence.....
QUESTION:
Have you used this online wedding invitation company before?
www.theamericanwedding.com. Did it work out for you? Was the quality and service good? I just ordered a free sample but hoping to hear other people's experiences. I was originally planning to just order from a small retail store.

Do you like this invitation? http://www.theamericanwedding.com/shopping/prod_detail/main.asp-pid-7005
- ANSWER:
  I think that's a very elegant invitation. I've never used this company before - I made my own wedding invitations from scratch - but it looks beautiful! Good luck and congratulations!
QUESTION:
Printer for wedding invitations in Toronto that prints in English and Ukrainian?
I need to find a couple of printers in the Toronto area that have MULTIPLE invitations samples (preferably on-linee) that print in both English and in Ukrainian (sopreferablyy ones with multi-fold invitations)
- ANSWER:
  I would head down to Bloor and Runnymede, where there is a large Ukrainian community. I would expect that if you went even to the BCU 2280 Bloor W and asked, some kindly teller would have some good spots.
  
  Alternatively, i would google search Printers and do a sub search with the word Bloor street. You never know.
QUESTION:
Wedding Invitation problems?
My fiance and I are searching for wedding invitations. I have ordered so many samples and we have searched books and books of wedding invitations. We have not found anything that we like. Everything that we seem to like has been WAY over budget.

Where did you get your invitations from? I checked Rexcraft, The American wedding, paper divas, 1st class wedding.
I am looking for something elegant and fancy looking. Not cheap and childish.

HELP!
- ANSWER:
  I went to a local shop and told them what I liked and what I did not want. She helped me by choosing the books she had that she thought would have the most to offer in them based on what I liked. It also helps to be up front with them about your budget. This way they will not show you something outside of your budget and have you love it but not be able to get it.
  
  Here is a tip for when you get your invitations and send them out: when you write up your guest list, give each person/couple/family a number, letter, or alpha-numerical key so if they do not write their names on the RSVP card, you can still identify who sent it back to you. My fiance and I did a alpha-numerical system where my family was B-#, his was G-#, and friends were either BF-# for mine, GF#- for his, and MF-# for mutual friends. It helps because trust me, somebody will forget to write their name(s) on the RSVP card.
  
  Hope this helps!
QUESTION:
Ok, so I bought 'make them yourself' wedding invitations @ Walmart. Here's a stupid question?
I've looked up some sample wedding invitations, and I found one I liked. However the begining starts "The honour" is that British, or the correct use of the word for this occasion? I dont want to look like a moron if I spell it honor and it's wrong. Also, does it matter on the invitations of the bride/grooms name is first or last?!
- ANSWER:
  Well, the honor/honour question has been answered... I guess if you're having a formal event I'd use "honour" but if it's informal or more relaxed, use "honor" (and yes, "honour" is British... the "old" English way to spell it)
  
  As for who's name goes first... on all the invites that I've ever received in the past, the bride's name is listed first, cuz weddings are all about the bride anyway (don't get me wrong, the groom is important, you kinda need one to become a bride, lol... but think about it... if most grooms had their way, like mine lol, they'd elope to Vegas and be done with it, not go through all this planning and stuff) Anyway I've never seen the groom's name listed first, it's always been the bride's.
  
  But you do what you want, I don't know if there's a right or wrong way of doing it... just tellin' ya what I've seen.
  
  Good luck!
QUESTION:
What to put in wedding invitation about long gap between ceremony and reception?
I'm having a Catholic wedding at 2:30pm, Reception (starting with 1-hr hosted bar with hors d'oeuvres) starts at 6pm. The driving time between that two locations is about 30-40 mins. I realize there's an easy 2 hour gap wait for guests that will not partake the in picture taking after church.
My question is - how can I word in the invitation, so they're given heads up, to let them know about this gap in order for them to plan for something in between. Should I list places to go/visit? I'd like to see actual sample of invitation indicating something of that effect, if possible. Otherwise, please advise. I'm planning to send invitations within 2 weeks.
Thanks for all the input. Additionally, the times are fixed now. I've tried moving both vendors and none can budge anymore, unfortunately.
Krissylyn and Seamstress - Thank you! Comments made me laugh and smile.
- ANSWER:
  You just list the Location and Time of ceremony
  
  then list the Location and Time of reception
  
  come join us...getting married blah blah
  
  2:30pm
  
  1234 Wilkins Dr
  Somewhere, CO 28745
  
  Reception to be held at Place
  Address
  6:00pm
  Do you list places for people to go/visit? No. Not on the invitations. Make a website (theknot.com) and put places on their. Or list places for them to visit on a separate card and add it in the envelope with invitation.
QUESTION:
Is my wedding invitation using proper etiquette?
Here is a sample of my invitation wording:

Asking the blessing of God
Ms. Janie McKneely Simpson (BRIDES' MOTHER - DIVORCED)
Mr. John Smith (BRIDES' FATHER - DIVORCED)
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Johnson (GROOM'S PARENTS - MARRIED)
request the honour of your presence
at the nuptials uniting their children
Catherine Elizabeth Smith
and
Joseph Johnson
in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony
on Saturday, the third of November
Two thousand and seven
at one o’clock in the afternoon

St. George Roman Catholic Church
1400 Clegg Road
Natchitoches, Louisiana

Is it correct to list bride's mother first if the parents are divorced? Please let me know if the etiquette rules are being followed.
The parenthesis behind parents' names will not be on the invitation, I just wanted to point out their role for etiquette purposes. Sorry for the confusion!
- ANSWER:
  Keeping your divorced Mother and Father's names seperate is correct! And yes, your Mother's name should go first.
  
  You need to spell out SAINT, it should not be abbreviated (St).
  If the Groom has a middle name it should be included and spelled out (like yours, Catherine Elizabeth).
  
  Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
QUESTION:
Wedding Invitation Help!!?
Hi girls!! I have requested over 100 samples of invitations and cannot find one I like. Does anyone know of any fun/different websites for invitations???
Thanks for the help!
Please no girlie...ribbony suggestions!!
- ANSWER:
  make your own
  most craft stores have scrapbook supplies
QUESTION:
Sample formal invitation letter wedding?
- ANSWER:
  when sending out invitation
  use john and jane doe
  some women don't like to be called by their husbands name
  it feels it takes away from their Identity
QUESTION:
I'm doing a gerger daisy theme for my "Spring" wedding, any advice on invitations or favor ideas?
I have looked at every wedding invitation website it seems and I can't not find a decent invitation that has gerber daisy's on it. If this isn't possible I'm looking for a sage green or pink wedding invitation, can anyone point me i the right direction. I'd like it to have good paper qulaity too. Most websites feature invitations (Iv'e ordered samples) that have real flimsy paper.

Also, I need some creative ideas for reception favors.

Thanks!
- ANSWER:
  IF i were you i would just do it myself. Since your probably having flowers at your wedding anyway, meet with your florists and ask for some flower samples. Choose the ones you you like and play around with them. Take pictures with you and your guy with the daisies. Maybe you two could hold the flower together, while being able to see your rings. Then Create a design on your computer. Make it personal by adding a line from your song that you'll dance to at the reception. Get your paper from a warehouse, the print it yourself or let Kinko's do it. IF you do it yourself, you'll save so much money. And since it is a "spring" wedding, Make some wire springs and use them as napkin rings, for holding pictures in a center piece, or as a candle holder.
QUESTION:
how to create wedding invitations in ppt?
Dear All,
With in 2 months i am going to marry, i am planing to send wedding invitation through mail in PPT. where did i get templates (on net) and suggest me the websites from where i can download the preprepared samples.
Thanks in Advance.
- ANSWER:
  I will recommend a tool called PowerPoint to ecard to you.
  
  This tool can help you easily make and quickly send eCards within PowerPoint.
  
  You can visit this site for more templates.
  http://www.sameshow.com/powerpoint-to-ecard.html
  
  Hope it helps!
QUESTION:
wedding website on invitation?
Hi!!! I was wondering how to let my guests know about my wedding website. I know that it's best to put it on my save the date cards but I not sending out any (since most of my guests are in town, I don't see the need for it). I am just planning to send my wedding invites a little under 3 mos in advance so they can take off work and such (it's a saturday but a lot of people still work on weekends).
So, should I put it on the bottom of my invitation or in the RSVP cards? My wedding website has all my wedding info, from the sponsors to the readers, to the church and reception maps and directions. But my guests can also RSVP thru my website. I was looking at sample wedding invites and i haven't seen any websites included on them.
Thanks!!!
of course i am planning to put in phone numbers. what am i supposed to do with my fiance's aunt who can't even turn on a computer? lol! thanks
- ANSWER:
  1. Good for you, not sending save the dates. If you know me well enough to invite to your wedding, then you know me well enough to tell me personally instead of sending some mass produced junk mail.
  2. Put it on the invitation, right below the letters RSVP in the lower right. Be sure to include any "://" or ".net" notation for those who are less familiar with the internet.
  3. Back in the old days (1900s) we put a phone number in this spot. No one had invented response cards yet. We didn't have to pay for postage on tiny envelopes. Every guest had an opportunity for live voice chat with a host or helper, to ask questions like "How do you get there from I-40?" and "How dressed up should get?" and (it gets really good here) "What kind of gift would the couple appreciate?"
  
  I advise including both a web address and a phone number in the lower right of the address, like this:
  
  RSVP
  www.yahoo.com/answers
  909-555-1313
  
  and forget the little cards. That way you avoid the awkwardness of people writing in "seven attending" when you have only invited two. They wouldn't dare try that in live voice chat.
QUESTION:
i need a very friendly and bit humours marriage invitation sample mail to invite for my sis wedding... help me

Bit funny and friendly EMAIL format( regarding my sis engagement invitation) , so that i could send to all my frns as an invitation .......I am basically looking for ideas( funny quotes ) to include in this mail...
- ANSWER:
  im sorry i dont get what you are saying
  
  i think you want something like
  
  oh my cosh "insert name here" is getting married
  
  i think you better just google it
QUESTION:
How do you word a wedding invitation with two receptions?
my fiance and I are getting married in the town we live in. My family is flying in, but not all of his family can come. We want those who want to come to the wedding to come, but those who can't make it, we want them to be able to come to the recption in Ohio. We don't want anyone to feel like they are not invited or that they can only go to the Oregon or Ohio reception. We want our guests to be able to choose. How should I word it? Here is a sample of how the invitation looks:

The honor of your presences is requested at the marriage of
Dragongirl Ladyellei
to
Mr. Future Husband
Saturday the Fourth of July Two thousand and nine
at eleven o’clock am
Church Chapel
City, Oregon
Reception immediately following the ceremony at Reception Hall in City, Oregon
R.S.V.P.
Our Address
CIty, Oregon 97XXX

So where do we put the Ohio reception that is on August 15?
- ANSWER:
  Is the July reception at the church reception hall?
  
  If it's at a different location than the church, you're supposed to have a separate card for the reception.
  
  Have a separate card for the August reception.
  
  Each person would get:
  Invitation
  Reception Card - July
  Celebration - August
QUESTION:
Picture wedding invitation/announcements?
Now i've seen a billion of those picture announcements that have the little pictures along the side of the couple and then in the center is the "mr and mrs smith announce the wedding of their daughter blah blah etc" It looks like its printed on the same stuff as photos are. Do you have to get those at a studio or does somewhere like costco make them? We are really trying to do everything low cost and i know that would be way cheaper than buying a boatload of invitations or scrapbook paper if some place does this that isnt a portrait studio. I realize we can probably ask one of the people that we've gotten them from but they are all people at my bf's church and i dont really know them and i think i'm handling this part of the wedding. Does anyone know where to get them and that you can look at samples BEFORE you start uploading pictures. (i tried to look at costco to see what they offer but it made me upload pictures first and i cant do that at work!)

THANKS
- ANSWER:
  These are some photo invitations and announcements. You can order samples and view them before you upload your own photos. (Don't forget you can turn any of the save-the-date photo cards into photo invitations.
  
  http://bjoyfulinvitations.cceasy.com/CasPage1.cfm?prev=1&TempPrev=0&blnPreviewRequestSubmitted=0&recordsperpage=12&CompletedOrder=0&sBasketID=0&alogo=1&menu=none&morethanonepage=YES&HostDomain=0&FirstTimeThrough=1&option=CasPage1.cfm&format=STDCasEnsDT26&CFID=27395760&CFTOKEN=79984889
  
  http://www.einvite.com/select/search.asp?SearchString=photo+wedding&Cobrand=8KF0IK&Site=eInvite&vk=1777211146
  
  http://bjoyfulinvitations.cceasy.com/ProductSearch.cfm?prev=1&TempPrev=0&blnPreviewRequestSubmitted=0&recordsperpage=12&CompletedOrder=0&sBasketID=0&strSearchDesc=photo%20invitation&blnAccessoryCategoryPage=0&strItemGroup=&alogo=1&menu=none&morethanonepage=YES&HostDomain=0&FirstTimeThrough=1&option=ProductSearch.cfm&format=STDCasEnsDT26&CFID=27395760&CFTOKEN=79984889