Bridal invitations are given by the family of the bride. They're usually highly decorative and formal invitations. Guests names should be highlighted and appropriately titled. Civil and professional titles must always be used in formal invitations.
The RSVPs are extremely important, because they affect the whole organization of the wedding. RSVPs are customarily in writing, rather than by phone or email, but it's advisable to include these contacts for the sake of efficiency for those who won't be able to attend.
Note: Bridal invitations can vary considerably. Some invitations may also be to the wedding ceremony only, others to the reception only, because of limitations on space and availability of places at the wedding service, etc.
Some wedding celebrations don't include actual receptions, but similar informal parties/gatherings after the service, usually catered or organized in advance and held at the home of the parents of either the bride or groom. Invitations are coordinated to include these arrangement with the people hosting the event, to cover the entire guest list. RSVPs for these home celebrations.
Certain protocols apply to specific invitations. If inviting a single person, that invitation must read 'and guest' or 'and partner', if you're unsure who that person will be. Family invitations should refer to the parents, and/or the family, either individually in the case of children using the first names only, or just 'and family' as an open invitation for those able to attend.
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Request the pleasure of the company of JIM AND MARY TANNER At the wedding ceremony On the very special occasion of the marriage of their daughter Sandra Deborah with Jonathan White, at St. Andrew's, Woodville on Friday, 21st June 2015 at 2.30 PM And at the reception afterwards at The Bamboo Room, 123 Main Street Woodville At 7PM on that day. Phone: John 2343 5589 Email: jennifer@example.com |
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John and Jennifer Smith Request the pleasure of the company of CHRISTOPER AND SUSAN PIKE On the very special occasion of the marriage of their daughter Sandra Deborah with Jonathan White, At the wedding reception to be held at The Bamboo Room, 123 Main Street Woodville At 7PM on the 21st of June, 2015 Phone: John 2343 5589 Email: jennifer@example.com |
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John and Jennifer Smith Request the pleasure of the company of ANN AND BILL ABLEMAN At the wedding ceremony On the very special occasion of the marriage of their daughter Sandra Deborah with Jonathan White, at St. Andrew's, Woodville on Friday, 21st June 2015 at 2.30 PM Phone: John 2343 5589 Email: jennifer@example.com |
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John and Jennifer Smith Request the pleasure of the company of JACK AND JANET BOSSMAN On the very special occasion of the marriage of their daughter Sandra Deborah with Jonathan White, at St. Andrew's, Woodville on Friday, 21st June 2015 at 2.30 PM And at the celebrations afterwards at The home of the groom's parents MICHAEL AND SAMANTHA WHITE At their home, 38 Pine Street Woodville Phone: John 2343 5589 Email: jennifer@example.com |
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John and Jennifer Smith Request the pleasure of the company of DAVID JONES AND PARTNER On the very special occasion of the marriage of their daughter Sandra Deborah with Jonathan White, at St. Andrew's, Woodville on Friday, 21st June 2015 at 2.30 PM And at the reception afterwards at The Bamboo Room, 123 Main Street Woodville Phone: John 2343 5589 Email: jennifer@example.com |
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John and Jennifer Smith Request the pleasure of the company of ED AND GEMMA DAVIS AND FAMILY On the very special occasion of the marriage of their daughter Sandra Deborah with Jonathan White, at St. Andrew's, Woodville on Friday, 21st June 2015 at 2.30 PM And at the reception afterwards at The Bamboo Room, 123 Main Street Woodville Phone: John 2343 5589 Email: jennifer@example.com |
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John and Jennifer Smith Request the pleasure of the company of ED AND GEMMA DAVIS And their children Suzie, Judy and John On the very special occasion of the marriage of their daughter Sandra Deborah with Jonathan White, at St. Andrew's, Woodville on Friday, 21st June 2015 at 2.30 PM And at the reception afterwards at The Bamboo Room, 123 Main Street Woodville Phone: John 2343 5589 Email: jennifer@example.com |
John and Jennifer Smith Request the pleasure of the company of SIR SOLOMON AND DR. MARY JEEVES On the very special occasion of the marriage of their daughter Sandra Deborah with Jonathan White, at St. Andrew's, Woodville on Friday, 21st June 2015 at 2.30 PM And at the reception afterwards at The Bamboo Room, 123 Main Street Woodville Phone: John 2343 5589 Email: jennifer@example.com |
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Request the honor of the company of our dear family friends ALAN AND CATHERINE DAVIES To celebrate the wedding of our daughter Sandra Deborah with Jonathan White, at St. Andrew's, Woodville on Friday, 21st June 2015 at 2.30 PM And at the reception afterwards at The Bamboo Room, 123 Main Street Woodville Phone: John 2343 5589 Email: jennifer@example.com |
Are delighted to request the pleasure of the company Of our dearest friends FRED AND RENEE BARBER At the wedding service of our daughter Sandra Deborah with Jonathan White, at St. Andrew's, Woodville on Friday, 21st June 2015 at 2.30 PM And at the reception afterwards at The Bamboo Room, 123 Main Street Woodville Phone: John 2343 5589 Email: jennifer@example.com |