Some Wedding Invitation Basics

Wedding invitations are one of the most time consuming factors of a wedding.  First a guest list has to be decided, and then the pattern of stationery must be selected.  Next each invitation must be written, addressed, and mailed.  Finally all the R.S.V.P’s must be sorted so a final guest list can be compiled.

The guest list can be decidedly hard to make because most people want to share their special day with everyone they know.  A large guest list can really eat up a wedding budget and can make the entire ceremony feel less personal. Once a wedding list has been decided upon, choosing the wedding invitation is the next task.  Some people choose to choose a font style and color that coordinates with the wedding theme or colors.  It is common to choose good quality card stock in a shade between true white and ivory.

Some wedding invitation companies offer borders or pictures on their invitations.  If a picture of the bride and groom can be selected, that can add a beautiful and personal touch to the wedding invitation.

Also ‘Save the Date’ magnets and stickers are becoming more common accompaniments to wedding invitation.  These are adorable and are an effective way to help guests remember the details of an upcoming wedding.  These stickers and magnets are a nice way to let the bridal party know about fittings and special gatherings such as bachelor or bachelorette parties.

Réspondez S’il Vous Plait

R.S.V.P is the abbreviation for the French “réspondez s’il vous plait” which translates to please respond.  When this is printed on a wedding invitation people should know they are expected to respond by the given date.  For some people it may be easier if they can R.S.V.P by phone or e-mail.

Many wedding planning websites allow guests to respond to their wedding invitation by e-mail instead of traditional mail. However, a regular e-mail address included on the R.S.V.P card with the bride or groom’s e-mail address would also be sufficient.

When making the final guest list it is a good idea to account for extra people regardless of the wedding invitation responses.  This is because many people have their own ideas about what R.S.V.P means.  Some people believe they should only respond if they intent on attending.  Other people believe they should only respond if they are not intending to attend the wedding.

Weddings Bring People Together

Weddings are some of the most joyous occasions in life whether it is your own or that of a loved one. It is a time to celebrate love and commitment and thanks to these sentiments, weddings often bring people together who may or may not see each other often. This makes it an even more special occasion.

When a couple plans their wedding, they create a guest list of all their friends and family. The bride and groom want to surround themselves with their loved ones on a day that they will remember forever. Weddings are the perfect time for everyone to come together and have a good time.

Since families often live far away from one another and friends move away and start their own families, weddings are a wonderful reason to take the time and make the trip to be together. This is an excellent time for the bride and groom to reconnect with old friends and distant family. Weddings give people a reason to put their own lives aside and celebrate the love of the bride and groom.

Weddings and the Dysfunctional Family

In the world we live in today, few families are still completely intact. There is divorce and there are personal grudges and weddings can be difficult to plan when these problems exist. The bride and groom want everyone to be with them during their wedding and they must find ways to not only get everyone to the wedding, but to also keep everyone happy.

Depending on the severity of the disagreement, many people will agree to bury the hatchet when it comes to weddings. People will set aside their own differences in order to make sure that the bride and groom have an amazing day. They may also be doing this for the selfish reason that they actually care about the bride and groom and really want to attend the wedding at any cost.

The bride and groom must consider these differences during wedding planning. Weddings are not easy to plan and throwing this wrench into the works can add a significant amount of stress. It is important for the bride and groom to speak with the guests and make sure they are willing to behave for the sake of the wedding. Once this is agreed upon, the bride and groom should try to accommodate the guests to seat them separately so they do not need to have much contact. Weddings sometimes help bring these people together and unite on common ground and perhaps even get them to talk.

Weddings are meant to be beautiful, perfect days! These days are filled with love for family, friends, and especially the bride and groom. The day should be relished and spent enjoying with friends and family instead of sorting out squabbles!