Stationery Etiquette
A well-informed guest is a happy guest, so make sure to keep your guests in the loop. Whether you want to keep the wording classic and traditional or creative and whimsical it is up to you. Whichever route you choose, there are basic elements that you should include.
We believe in creating beautiful stationery that represents you, your love, and the big day to come, while communicating the vital details of the wedding.
Invitation
Wedding invitations serve as an important element of the wedding process , they not only provide important information about the date, time, and location of the wedding ceremony and reception, but also set the tone and style of the wedding.
A beautifully designed wedding invitation can create excitement and anticipation among guests about the upcoming wedding. It can also make guests feel valued and appreciated for being invited to share in the couple's special day.
We recommend your wedding invitations include the following:
THE HOSTS
REQUEST TO ATTEND
NAMES OF THE COUPLE
DATE AND TIME
LOCATION
RECEPTION INFORMATION
DRESS CODE
SEPARATE RSVP CARD
INVITATION STYLES
Classic & Traditional
-
Mr. and Mrs. [Parents' Names]
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
[Bride's Full Name]
to
[Groom's Full Name]
on [Day of the Week], the [Date] of [Month]
at [Time] in the afternoon
[Venue Name]
[City, State] -
Together with their families
[Bride's Full Name]
and
[Groom's Full Name]
request the honor of your presence
at their wedding
on [Day of the Week], the [Date] of [Month]
at [Time]
[Venue Name]
[City, State]
Modern & Contemporary
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You are invited to celebrate the marriage of
[Bride's First Name] & [Groom's First Name]
on [Date]
at [Time]
[Venue Name]
[City, State]
Reception to follow -
Join us for the wedding of
[Bride's First Name] & [Groom's First Name]
on [Date]
at [Time]
[Venue Name]
[City, State]
Dinner, dancing, and merriment to follow!
Destination Wedding
-
Pack your bags and join us in
[Location]
for the wedding of
[Bride's First Name] & [Groom's First Name]
on [Date]
Ceremony at [Time]
Reception to follow at [Venue Name]
RSVP by [Date] -
Sun, sand, and celebration
You’re invited to the wedding of
[Bride's First Name] & [Groom's First Name]
on [Date]
at [Time]
[Beach Location]
[City, State]
Reception to follow
Casual & Heartfelt
-
Two souls, one story.
Join us as we write the next chapter
[Bride's First Name] & [Groom's First Name]
on [Date]
at [Time]
[Venue Name]
[City, State]
Reception to follow -
With joyful hearts, we ask you to join us
as we exchange vows and celebrate our love
[Bride's First Name] & [Groom's First Name]
on [Date]
at [Time]
[Outdoor Venue Name]
[City, State]
Casual attire
Invitation Wording Examples
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With great pleasure
Stacey Bullington and
Peter Cunningham
invite you to join them
at the celebration of their marriage
Saturday, July 9, 2025
at two thirty in the afternoon
Santa Barbara Courthouse - Mural Room
Santa Barbara, California
Dinner and dancing to follow at Casa de la Guerra -
Please join us for the wedding of
Patricia Ahn & Caleb Wright
SundayThe 4th of December, 2023
at half-past seven in the evening
The Foundry
Long Island, New York
reception to follow -
Please join
Felicia Beth Yoder and
Kelly Curry Cunningham
as they tie the knotOctober 4th 2024
four o'clock in the afternoon
Gulf Beach Resort Motel
Sarasota, FL -
Joshua & Susan Sadowski
and Gary & Michelle Byrne
invite you to celebrate with their children,
Georgia & Jerry
to celebrate their love
Friday | 07 Sep 12 | 3:30 p.m.
Cortelyou Commons, DePaul University: Ceremony
Peggy Norbert Nature Museum:
Reception 6 p.m. -
Mr. and Mrs. Kim together with Mr. and Mrs. Adjemian
joyfully request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Julia & David
Saturday 18 September
two-thousand twenty-five
beginning at half-past six in the evening
The Colony Hotel
Palm Beach, Florida -
Grace and Russell Fitzpatrick
with their families
joyfully invite you to their wedding celebration
Valley Vineyard Inn
Napa Valley, California
on
September seventh
Twenty Twenty Three
at 4:30 p.m.
Reception will follow
Formal attire requested -
Kindly join us
for the wedding of
Rachel & Zach
Saturday, December 5th, 2025
5:30 in the evening
Hilltop Mountain Resort
Denver, CO -
Together with their families
Stephanie May Mattersen
And
Taylor Grant Kealey
Request the honor of your presence as they
Tie the knot
Friday May Twelfth, Two Thousand Twenty Five
At two o'clock in the afternoon
Conservatory Garden
Central Park
New York, New York -
Together with their families
Philip Parker
&
Heath Hartsell
Invite you to join them as they say "I Do!"
Saturday, the twenty-first of August
two thousand twenty four
six o'clock in the evening
Pharmacy Museum
New Orleans, Louisiana
Dinner, dancing & drinks to follow
Black-tie -
Katie & Jacob
invite you to join their
celebration of love & friendship
August 25, 2024
at 6:00 in the evening
Terra Gallery & Events
San Francisco
Dinner & dancing to follow -
Love is in the air
Chloe Marie Sinclair & Matthew James Denton
Have the honor of announcing
their marriage
on Saturday, the tweny-fifth of August
Two Thousand Twenty Three
at three o'clock in the afternoon
Mt. Rainier National Park
C + M -
Ben & Pilar
are tying the knot!
You are happily invited to
join us in celebration of their marriage
Saturday the twelfth of September 2025
4 o’clock in the afternoon
Crater Lake Lodge
Crater Lake National Park
565 Rim Dr. Klamath Falls, Oregon
Dinner & dancing to follow -
Amanda Watters Norman
and Luke Francis Carr
invite you to share in the celebration of their marriage
Saturday, the twenty-eighth of March
two thousand twenty four
at half-past six o’clock in the evening
The Smith Home
Orange Beach, California -
Together with their Parents
Sarah Elizabeth and Christopher Hannigan
invite you to attend
the celebration of their love
Sunday August 25th 2024 at 6 pm
St. Regis Resort
Monarch Beach
California
Black Tie
Reception Line Examples:
Reception to follow
Reception immediately following the ceremony
Dinner and dancing to follow
Merriment to follow
Dining, dancing, and happily ever after to follow
Dress Code Examples:
Black-tie (tuxedos and floor-length gowns)
Formal attire (suits and dresses)
Cocktail attire (suits or dress shirts with ties and cocktail dresses)
Beach-casual (long- or short-sleeve shirts with pants or shorts, sundresses, and sandals)
Invitation Address Etiquette
MARRIED COUPLE with same last name
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Warren
123 West Market Street
Jupiter, Florida 35647
OR
Mr. Thomas Warren and
Mrs. Michelle Warren
123 West Market Street
Jupiter, Florida 35647
Married Couple With One Hyphenated Last Name
Mr. Marcus Craft and
Mr. Brian Crosby-Craft
123 West Market Street
Apartment 12B
Palm Beach, Florida 35642
Unmarried couple
Mr. Stanley Kim and
Ms. Amanda Rhee
123 West Market Street
Unit #120
Jupiter, Florida 35647
married couple + children over 18
The Thompson Family
123 West Market Street
Jupiter, Florida 35647
OR
Mr. & Mrs. Marcus Thompson
Mr. Keith Thompson
123 West Market Street
Jupiter, Florida 35647
Single individual
Ms. Montgomery and Guest
123 West Market Street
Apartment 4A
Jacksonville, Florida 33647
MARRIED COUPLE - one person is a doctor
Doctor Tami Takata and
Ms. Christina Smith
123 West Market Street
Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543
MARRIED COUPLE - both people are doctors
Drs. Matthew & Angela Smith
123 West Market Street
Jupiter, Florida 35647
RSVP Card
Let guests know how to RSVP. Include a pre-addressed envelope that they can use to send back their reply, or direct them specifically to the email, phone number, or URL they should use to RSVP.
Give your guests three to four weeks to let you know if they’ll be attending. The RSVP date should be at least three weeks before your wedding so you can give your caterer a more accurate headcount.
Details Card
A details card provides your guests with additional information about any of the following.
DRESS CODE
ACCOMMODATIONS
TRANSPORTATION
RECEPTION LOCATION
DAY BEFORE DETAILS
DAY AFTER DETAILS
GIFTS/REGISTRY
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Accommodation Information
A block of rooms has been reserved at The Willlowbrook HotelPlease mention the Sophia + Josh wedding when booking at
hotelwebsite.comTransportation
Complimentary shuttles will be available from the hotel to the venue.Shuttle pick-up begins at 4:00 pm
Parking
Parking is available at the venue. Valet service will be provided.Dress Code
Cocktail attire requested -
Join us after the ceremony for cocktails, dinner, and dancing
Garden Hall at Willowbrook Hotel
Parking available on-site
For more information,
visit yourweddingwebsite.com -
The Night Before
Please join us for
Welcome Drinks
Friday, September 27, 2023
8:00 PM
Cedar Lakes Estate
Cocktail AttireThe Morning After
Rise and Shine for a
Farewell Brunch
Sunday, September 29, 2023
Served 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cedar Lakes Estate
Casual Attire
Rehearsal Dinner
We recommend sending invitations to the rehearsal dinner three to six weeks before the event. This invitation is much less formal, and there are a number of ways you can word this depending on the formality of the dinner.
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Mr. and Mrs. George Cruz
request the honor of your company
at the Rehearsal Dinner honoring
Erin and George
on the eve of their marriage
Friday, the twenty-seventh of March at 8:00 pm
The Grand Hotel
RSVP by February 27th -
The Night Before
You are cordially invited to attend
the Rehearsal Dinner honoring
Erin & George
We’d love to have you join us!
Friday, March 27th 8:00 p.m.
The Smith Home
Orange Beach, California
Casual attire
Thinking about when to order & send your stationery?
If you are curious about timelines and when you should be ordering and sending out your stationery, do not worry we are here to help. We highly recommend to not mail any stationery out during the month of December due to the holidays.
SAVE THE DATES
Destination + Holiday Weddings
10-12 MONTHS
–
INVITATIONS
If no Save The Dates, Mail Invitations
6 MONTHS BEFORE
Your wedding stationery is a significant detail in the story of your wedding day. It’s the first glimpse your guests will see and a keepsake for you to treasure long after the day is over.
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