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Formal Invitations
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Photo by
Bill Leoffler Photography
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The formal wedding invitation is a
well-designed invitation that includes: the invitation, an outside envelope, a reception
card, an RSVP card, an RSVP envelope, directions to the church and reception, information
on accommodations for out-of-town guests and thank you cards.
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The formal invitation is
very plain. They are engraved or thermographed (a powder compound that creates a
raised-lettering effect) on the front side of a single or folded sheet of heavy ivory or
ecru paper. It may have a raised border and usually a classic typestyle in black ink.
Thermographed invitations are less expensive than engraved invitations but still
have the look and feel of engraving.
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When writing names, always use the first,
middle and last name. Do not use nicknames or initials. Only "Mr.",
"Mrs." and "Dr." can be abbreviated. Write out days, dates, times and
addresses. Also, the word "and" is always written out. The
traditional British spelling of honour and favour is often used.
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Sample Invitations
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When the bride's
parents are hosting the wedding:
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Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Andrew Jones
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Katherine Nicole
to
Mr. Michael Adam Nelson
on Saturday, the fifth of May
nineteen hundred and ninety-eight
at half after six o’clock in the evening
Saint John’s Catholic Church
200 Main Street
Providence, Rhode Island
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If everyone is invited to the
reception, add:
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Reception
immediately following the ceremony
Providence Country Club
forty-two Willow Road
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To include the groom’s parents:
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Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Andrew Jones
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Katherine Nicole
to
Michael Adam Nelson
son of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Nelson
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If father is deceased, and mother has
not remarried:
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Mrs.
Thomas Andrew Jones
requests the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Katherine Nicole
to
Mr. Michael Adam Nelson
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If mother is deceased, and father has
not remarried:
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Mr. Thomas
Andrew Jones
requests the honour of your presence
at the marriage of his daughter
Katherine Nicole
to
Mr. Michael Adam Nelson
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If
mother has remarried:
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Mr.
and Mrs. Timothy James Snow
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Katherine Nicole Jones
to
Mr. Michael Adam Nelson
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If
father has remarried:
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Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Andrew Jones
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of his daughter
Katherine Nicole
to
Mr. Michael Adam Nelson
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If both parents have remarried:
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Mr.
and Mrs. Timothy James Snow
and
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Andrew Jones
requests the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
Katherine Nicole Jones
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If parents are divorced, but hosting
together:
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Mrs.
Elizabeth Anne Snow
and
Mr. Thomas Andrew Jones
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If mother is divorced and hosting
alone:
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Mrs.
Elizabeth Anne Snow
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If the groom’s parents are
hosting:
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Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Scott Nelson
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
Miss Katherine Nicole Jones
to their son
Michael Adam Nelson
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If both
the bride's parents and groom's parents are hosting:
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Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Andrew Jones
and
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Scott Nelson
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of
Katherine Nicole Jones
and
Michael Adam Nelson
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If the couple is hosting the wedding
themselves:
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The
honour of your presence
Is requested
At the marriage of
Katherine Nicole Jones
To
Michael Adam Nelson
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Find a
RI wedding invitation specialist.
Find a
RI Calligrapher.
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