Wedding invitation saying ideas

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The decision to get married can put you on cloud nine. Then along comes the task of wedding invitations to bring you back down to earth. Nowadays, as a blessing and a curse, there is no single way to word the invites. Their content is governed by the couple and their parents, should they be footing the bill. All invitations must include, at the very least the couple's names and the date, time and location of the ceremony. Choose any extra phrases, words or sayings to compliment the couple's style and taste and to emote the desired feel of the wedding.

1. Traditional

   • Use formal wording for traditional invites.

     The traditional wedding couple often enjoys the perk of having the ceremony paid for by their parents. In this case, it is imperative that the parents be recognized. Include sayings where the parents 'request the honor of your presence,' or 'the pleasure of your company' at their children's wedding. Always announce that there will be a 'reception afterward' or 'dinner and dancing to follow.' Write dates in long form only and consider addressing times of day as 'dusk' or 'sunset.'

   Romantic

   • Get carried away in the moment with romantic wording.

     Wedding invites are the perfect canvas for romantic wording. Experiment with phrases that capture the emotion of the moment. "We love with a love that is more than love," from DIY invitations, is a fitting sentiment from the couple. Other phrases from the DIY invitations website to try to incorporate are "Love is where my heart is and my heart is yours" or "Separate we are two, together we are one." Also consider, from the same source, "Love doesn't make the world go around -- Love is what makes the ride worthwhile" for a casual, yet no less romantic, feel.

   Informal

   • Forgo tradition for the informal couple.

     Less formal couples often pay for the wedding themselves and mentioning parents by name is not a requirement on the invitation. Pick simple sayings such as, "Isn't love grand? Please join us as we stand, to say 'I do!'" Casual winter weddings may hail, "The weather outside might be frightful, but our wedding will be delightful!" Both phrases are found on the Paper and More website. From the same source, to set a very relaxed tone for the ceremony, consider, "We've made the plans and can hardly wait -- our wedding is near and here's the date!" Remember to include the fact that there will be 'food and fun to follow,' or a 'rock and roll reception afterward.'

   Same-Sex

   • Tailor wording especially to same-sex couples.

     Although legal in many states, same-sex marriages remain unrecognized by the church. Traditional invites are less likely for non-traditional couples. Consider a very casual 'Girl meets girl. Find out how the story ends when you join us on July 5th!' Round it off by including phrases that encourage the recipient to 'celebrate the couple's commitment.' Alternatively, a more serious same-sex couple may declare, 'We are blessed with feelings for each other that have defied all rules,' as seen on Wedding Air. The couple may request from family and friends their 'whole-hearted blessing in celebration of their love.'

Source: www.ehow.com

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