We're thinking of a wedding in the Caribbean, and would like to invite everyone to come, knowing most will not. We do plan to have a more traditional party at home a few months later. I don't know how to word the invitation to convey this. I want to say something about the Caribbean, and that we understand you may be unable to make the trip but we hope you can celebrate with us at home later...send 2 invites (1 wedding, 1 reception)? send a full invitation for the wedding & a reminder date before the reception? Any ideas would be very helpful.
2007-02-23 03:13:07 · 9 answers · asked by melouofs 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
We are doing the exact same thing. We are getting married next month in the Carribean, it's very exciting.
We will also be having a reception when we get back from the wedding a couple of months later. We decided to do it in two seperate invitations, only because with destination wedding you must send out the invitations so far ahead of time we sent ours out 6-7 months before the wedding,with that we thought maybe they would looose the invite or forget about you never know, we also sent out invitations to everyone thinking that very few would make it, we now have over 50 people coming, so I don't think you should only send to a few people who you know will come you should send them to anyone that would would like to have there and even if they don't come at least they know the thought was there.
Most people who would be coming to the carribean simply rsvp'd to the travel agent, but those who would not be making the wedding did call me personnaly to let me know, which is when I told them about the reception at home and that they will be receiving an invitation when we finalize all of the plans. They were happy to hear that.
Another little thing we did with our invitations is made the nice invitation with the cute quotes and blah blah will marry blah blah on this day but we also included a nice information card with all of the information about the resort we chose and our phone numbers and travel agents info. I also included the website for the hotel that we booked with so they could check everything out for themselves. People really appreciated this.
Congrats and destination weddings are the way to go I've had the most stress free few months ever!
And remember invite evryone that you would love to have there you never know who will end up coming
2007-02-23 07:25:03 · answer #1 · answered by Cold In Canada 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The invitation is your guests' first peek at your wedding style. Along with listing the location and time of day, the invitation and more specifically, its style hints to the formality of your wedding. You should have an idea of the type of event you're throwing classic and elegant, or glam and modern before you start shopping for stationery, so you can choose an invitation style that hits the same note. Then browse wedding invitation photos and stationers' websites and gather inspiration so you can give your stationer an idea of what you like. Make sure to send wedding invitations to guests well in advance of the typical eight week deadline. Your guests need time to make travel arrangements, so sending your wedding invitations as early as possible ensures that the maximum number of friends and loved ones will be present.
2014-10-07 21:08:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Send a wedding invitation and announcement that includes the location, hotel recommendation, and time of wedding and reception. Include some wording such as, "In the event that you are unable to attend our wedding, we hope you will join us a our housewarming party on May __ as we celebrating our marriage." Be sure to send a second invitation with times and details as a reminder as the wedding party draws near.
2007-02-23 11:25:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Kayleigh. Only invite those to the Caribbean that you know will come - why waste money on invites. Close family and friends who can and will spend the money to come over and celebrate your special day. Send separate invites to others inviting them to the party when you return - but might I suggest you give yourself a month to "recoup" before you have the melee? Spend sometime being Mrs. Whomever before you go out an officially introduce yourselves as Mr. and Mrs. You'll be glad for the time alone. Congrats and good luck.
2007-02-23 11:18:46 · answer #4 · answered by Brandy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would recommend you send two separate invitations (one for the wedding and one for the post wedding reception). In your wedding invitation you can include your reception and RSVP card for the reception following your ceremony in the Caribbean and an enclosure card to notify your guests that a post wedding reception will be held in your honor for guests who are not able to make the trip (similar to enclosures used to invite guests to a wedding brunch following the wedding). Then as your date for the post wedding reception approaches, I'd send a second invitation and RSVP card to your guests so you can determine how many guests plan to attend the second reception.
2007-02-23 14:06:03 · answer #5 · answered by Veronica W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You do it just like you would for a regular wedding.
On the invitation, specify the details of the wedding itself. On the separate reception card, say "Please join us for a reception on ___ at ____." People know that they don't have to come if they can't make it, you don't have to include like that.
You don't even have to include an RSVP card, unless it somehow matters how many people go to the Carribean and how many go to your at home party. If it matters for one, have that event be the one that the RSVP card is for. If it matters for both, put both events on the RSVP card.
2007-02-23 11:54:32 · answer #6 · answered by Pink Denial 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Invite only those close to you for the wedding and everyone for the party back home.
2007-02-23 11:15:50 · answer #7 · answered by Tiger by the Tail 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Large Announcement / Invitation
Mr. & Mrs. John Smith
have the pleasure of announcing the
upcoming marriage of their daughter
Jane Smith
to
James Peter Jones
son of Mr. & Mrs. Jake Jones
Saturday, June 15
Two thousand and seven
on the tranqil shores of (Hotel Name Here)
Caribben Destination (City, Country)
Smaller Invitation
Please join us for a (brunch, dinner, reception)
on (Date)
at (Location)
(Time)
to celebrate the marriage of
Jane & James
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
2007-02-23 11:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by dani77356 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to www.knot.com it is a weding web site they will give u some ideals for you good luck
2007-02-23 11:19:34 · answer #9 · answered by crystal w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋