"What should I include with my wedding invitation?" - Monica F. That is a great question! There are a variety of different "stationeries" you can fill that wedding envelope with! The most obvious and necessary is the invitation of course, but if you have a lot of extra information, want your guests to RSVP, or if you are having a separate reception you may want to include the following... A detail card - This is a separate card generally half the size of your invitation. It can contain information like a website, directions or a map, anything you would like your guests to bring (for example a square of fabric to make a wedding quilt), indication of your wedding being adults only, social media preferences, or parking protocol even. This card is intended for all the odds and ends you may find yourself needing. A response card/RSVP - If you need to know how many guests are attending, what meals your guest prefer, or if they are bringing children this card is for you! This card can be simple with just a few lines or may become longer if you list out meal options. Try to limit the meal description to simply the meat or non-meat description, for example "chicken," "beef," or "pasta." Lengthy detailed menus can clutter and confuse some guests. Another tip to keep this section clutter-free is cleverly phrasing the request to answer several questions at once. For example "Please initial each guests' meal preference." This will tell you who wants what and who is attending and how many are attending. If you are only inviting a limited number of people you could phrase your response card as "We have reserved ____ seat(s) in your honor." Fill the blank with the number of guests that are allowed to come. This is tactful and clear. I can expand more on this in another post, but this is a good start. An envelope - If you include a response card you must include an envelope for it to be returned with. Make sure this is addressed and pre-stamped. Remember these are your guests and you want that knowledge back as soon as possible. A reception card - Many couples choose to have their ceremony and reception at different locations. If you choose this be sure to add a reception card that includes the address and if there will be a waiting period. Often this card will also include fun things for guests to do if their is a waiting period. |