word invitations for a renewal of wedding vows
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Invitations for the renewal of wedding vows are generally worded the same as first wedding invitations. Important elements of the invitation include an opening statement about the event, the couple's names, the event date, time and location. There is not a right or wrong way to word an invitation. Because invitations help set the tone of the celebration, the wording is based on several factors such as how formal or informal the event will be, and the couple's personal style. The following are some examples of informal and formal invitation wording.
Instructions
1
Write a brief statement of invitation for the event. This statement is usually the first or second line of the invitation. Examples:
Informal:
The pleasure of your company is requested to celebrate the marriage and vow renewal of [couple's names]
[Couple's names] invite you to share the joy as they renew their wedding vows
Formal:
The honor of your presence is requested at the renewal of vows for [couple's names]
The honor of your presence is requested at the reaffirmation of the wedding vows of [couple's names]
2
Include the name of the married couple. Examples:
Informal:
Joe and Jane Smith
Formal:
Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Smith
3
Write the day of the week and date of the event. Examples:
Informal:
Friday, the fourteenth of February
Formal:
Friday, the fourteenth of February, two thousand eleven
4
Add the time of the event. Examples:
Informal:
at four o'clock
Formal:
at four o'clock in the afternoon
5
Provide the location of the event, including the name and address. Information is generally separated onto two or three lines of text. Examples:
Informal:
Admiral Church
123 Main Street in West Seattle
Our seaside cabin, 2468 Beach Drive Southwest
Portland, Oregon
Formal:
4 Seasons Church
26 Main Street (or, Twenty six Main Street)
Anytown, Virginia
6
Include identification of the event hosts (optional). This information, if included, is usually on the first line of the invitation, prior the brief statement about the event. Examples:
Informal:
The Children of
Lauren Smith and Jenny Lee
Formal:
Mrs. Lauren Smith and Mrs. Jenny Lee
7
Review the invitation in its entirety. An example of all elements together for an informal and formal invitation:
Informal:
The pleasure of your company is requested
to celebrate the marriage and vow renewal of
Joe and Jane Smith
Friday, the fourteenth of February
at four o'clock
Admiral Church
123 Main Street in West Seattle
Formal:
The honor of your presence is requested at the renewal of vows for
Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Smith
Friday, the fourteenth of February, two thousand eleven
at four o'clock in the afternoon
4 Seasons Church
26 Main Street
Anytown, Virginia
Tips &- Warnings
There are no punctuation marks at the end of each line.
When finished with all the steps, review the invitation in entirety. Print out the invitation (if it was drafted on the computer) and review it again, reading aloud.
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