An Elegant Invite
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Olney, MD 20832
Office: 301-774-1202
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Invitation Ensemble
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Paper Selection
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Paper selection is only the first step in choosing the perfect invitations to your wedding. There are usually seven main pieces to an invitation, though not every bride chooses to include all pieces – it depends on the occasion and your preference. |
- Invitation – invites the guests and gives the details for the ceremony.
- Response Note – lets your guests respond back as to whether or not they will attend, and for some, let’s them choose their entrée.
- Response Note Envelope – pre-addressed, pre-stamped envelope for your invitees to return their response note to you.
- Reception Card – used when the reception is being held at a location other than that of the ceremony, this gives the location name and address.
- Inner Envelope – this contains the 4 above pieces and has the guests names only printed on the front.
- Outer Envelope – the inner envelope is placed inside of the outer envelope, which is addressed to your invitees with the return address printed on the back flap of the envelope.
- Map /Direction Card - OPTIONAL - imprinted on one or two sides, this provides accurate information for you guests to arrive at the ceremony.
- Informal / Thank you – OPTIONAL - this is an optional piece, but a very nice touch. These are blank cards that match the size and design of your response & reception cards. These can have your names, your monogram and/or a design. Envelopes are included.
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There are many other items and accessories that you can choose that will coordinate with your wedding invitations and your special day. These include Ceremony Program, Wedding Scrolls, Menu Cards, Bookmark favors, etc. These can be found on the Accessories Page.
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Wording 101 |
Next, creating the appropriate and proper wording for each piece of the invitation package is equally as important as paper selection. Below are just a few examples of popular verses to assist you when composing the wording for your Invitations. There are numerous ways that you can personalize your Invitations to reflect your tastes.
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| Examples of Invitation Wording: |
Bride’s Parents are Hosting:
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Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Smith
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Elizabeth Marie
to
Nathaniel Thomas Jones
on Saturday, the twenty first of September
Two thousand and ten
at six o’clock in the evening
St. Michaels Church
1234 Wedding Way
Middletown, Maryland
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Mr. and Mr. Jonathan Smith
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of their daughter
Elizabeth Marie
to
Mr. Nathaniel Thomas Jones
on Saturday, the twenty first of September
Two thousand and ten
at six o’clock in the evening
Saint Michael Church
1234 Wedding Way
Middletown, Maryland
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Groom’s Parents are Hosting:
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jones
request the pleasure of your company
at the marriage of
Elizabeth Marie Smith
to their son
Nathaniel Thomas
on Saturday, the twenty first of September
Two thousand and ten
at six o’clock in the evening
St. Michael’s Church
1234 Wedding Way
Middletown, Maryland
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Both Sets of Parents Hosting:
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Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Berman
and
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Walker
invite you to share in the ceremony
uniting their children
Alice Anne
and
William Scott
on Sunday, the second of June
Two thousand and nine
at twelve o’clock noon
Temple Emanuel
4321 Blissful Drive
Washington, District of Columbia
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As
Courtney Benjamin
and
Daniel Davidson, III
enter into their new life together
their parents
Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Benjamin
and
Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Davidson, Jr.
invite you to share in their joy
when their children unite in marriage
on Sunday, the fourteen of July
Two thousand and six
at two-thirty in the afternoon
Notre Dame Chapel
Trinity College
Washington, District of Columbia
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Bride and Groom Hosting:
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Because you have shared in our lives
with your friendship and love, we
Alice Anne Berman
and
William Scott Walker
together with our parents
invite you to share
the beginning of our new life together
when we exchange our marriage vows
on Sunday, the second of June
Two thousand and nine
at twelve o’clock noon
Temple Emanuel
4321 Blissful Drive
Washington, District of Columbia
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Please celebrate with us
the freshness of new life
and new love as we,
Elizabeth Marie Smith
and
Nathaniel Thomas Jones
exchange wedding vows
on Saturday, the eighth of May
two thousand and ten
at half past two o’clock in the afternoon
St. Michael’s Church
1234 Wedding Way
Middletown, Maryland
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Casual Ceremony:
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We, Elizabeth and Nate,
will be married in a
private wedding ceremony
on Saturday, the first of October
You are joyfully invited to an informal
outdoor wedding celebration
after the wedding at three o’clock in the afternoon
9876 Wonderland Drive
Alexandria, Virginia
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| Examples of Reception Cards: |
Reception
immediately following the ceremony
The Greenleaf Inn
205 Horizon Lane
Atlanta, Georgia
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Adult Reception
six o’clock in the evening
The Waldorf Astoria
144 Madison Avenue
New York, New York
Black Tie Valet Parking Available
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The pleasure of your company
is requested at the reception
following the ceremony
Hyattsville Sheraton Hotel
Dinner 6:00 pm Dancing 8:00 pm
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Luncheon Reception
at the home of the Bride’s Aunt
Ms. Marylou Smith
123 East Main Street
Frederick, Maryland
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| Examples of Response Note: |
The favour of a reply
is requested on or before the fifth of May
M ________________
___ will attend
___ will not attend
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Please respond by
May 10th, 2008
Name ___________________
Number of persons attending ___
We are unable to attend ___
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The courtesy of a reply is requested
by October 4, 2009
M _________________
Number of persons ___
___Beef ____ Chicken
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We look forward to celebrating with you !
M _________________________
Number of persons able to attend ______
Please reply by September 1st
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| Save the Date Card: |
Please Save the Date!
We will be getting married
on Saturday, December 21, 2007
Invitation and details to follow
Beth Smith and Nate Jones
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Reserve the Date !
Your presence is requested at
the marriage of
Elizabeth Smith and Nathaniel Jones
on Saturday, the first of June
Two thousand and six
San Jose, California
Invitation will follow
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan A. Smith
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We hope you will join us
for the upcoming wedding of
Brittany Nelson
and
Alan Gary Chambers
on the fifth of January
Two thousand and eight
Denver, Colorado
Please save the date !
Formal Invitation to follow
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Completing Your Invitation Package |
Because there are as many circumstances as there are brides and grooms, traditional wording as well as unique wording is proper when clearly stated and appropriate. We will be happy to assist you with specific words that portray the uniqueness of your occasion.
Next, the quantity of Invitations depends on the list of guests you intend to invite. This number is lower than the number of individuals on your list as some invitations will be sent to couples and/or families. However, we want to be sure that you do not over-order nor under-order. It is less expensive to order a few extras with the original order than place a reorder later.
Lastly, we require your approval of proof for each of your Invitation order pieces. They will be sent to you by e-mail or FAX and will require your signature prior to production. This provides you with a copy of the layout, in the typestyle you select and gives you the opportunity to check the accuracy of the information as well as the spelling of all names. Once the proofs are approved, your order will be produced and shipped directly to you. |
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