do invites for a destination wedding
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Wording invitations for a destination wedding requires rules of etiquette. A destination wedding does not have to be in an exotic location, but asking guests to travel for an event will entail a lot of planning. Compiling all the information and communicating with friends and family members is important before mailing out wedding invitations. Prepare all of the information and then begin the wedding invitation process.
Things You'll Need
- Invitations
- Self-addressed stamped envelopes
Instructions
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Decide how many people to invite to your wedding. A destination wedding typically is held for family and close friends. Knowing how many people will be attending is a major step in compiling the invitations.
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Factor in the cost of your wedding. It is necessary to decide if you or your parents are paying the costs for the guests' travel. Inform guests whether they will need to pay for their own hotel rooms and travel, or if you will provide them these amenities.
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Write letters or mail save the dates to guests before sending out invitations, or call each guest at least six months before the wedding. Let guests know that you are planning a destination wedding, and that you would like them to attend. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope and include a questionnaire asking them for the information necessary to book their flights and hotels. Inform your guests that they will need a passport if the wedding is out of the country.
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Begin compiling the invitations. The proper etiquette for mailing wedding invitations is six weeks in advance. Since your wedding is not a normal wedding taking place in your hometown, you will need to mail a packet with the invitations. Packets should include hotel names, local restaurants, activities, maps and any necessary information about the area.
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Inform guests of the proper attire for the wedding. Tell them whether you will be wearing a beach dress or a wedding dress. Guests do not want to be embarrassed at your wedding because they did not choose to wear they right apparel. Include this information with the invitation as a supplement or on the invitation itself.
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Choose to make your own invitations or have a company print them for your wedding. Destination wedding invitations will require a lot of extra material to ensure that your guests will arrive without any hesitance. Save on mailing costs by creating a website for your guests to visit.
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Word the invitation in the same manner as a typical wedding invitation. Be creative with your invites and choose a theme that matched your destination. The only difference in making an invitation for a destination wedding versus a typical wedding is that you will need to include a lot more information and supplemental information for your guests. Follow traditional wedding etiquette and enjoy the best day of your life.
Tips &- Warnings
Create a wedding website to place all of your information into one location for guests to easily access.
Make a Wedding Invitation DVD. Guests will be able to look at photos of the destination wedding site right on their television or computer.
Check out the rules and laws for the destination wedding site before mailing invites.
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