OK so what do you do in this situation?
We are getting married out of state in Florida. Obviously most everyone wont be able to come to the ceremony, but do we invite everybody anyways? If so, how would you word something like that? Then we are having a reception/party here at home at a later date. Do I do a wedding invite and the reception invite together? Seperate? Or JUST a reception invite?
2007-03-22 11:53:14 · 8 answers · asked by snailysnal 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My friend had a wedding out of state and invited everyone to the ceremony that she invited to the reception. Just add on the invitation where and when the reception is going to be and make sure the response card has a spot for each or both. (like ___ ceremony in FL, ___ reception in ... on ... ____ both ceremony and reception) Then you will only have to send out one invite and everyone will understand what's going on and not feel like they didn't get invited to the reception. I've included some websites that my friend used for advice too. Good luck!
http://www.destinationweddings.com
http://www.destinationbride.com
http://www.theknot.com
2007-03-22 12:10:41 · answer #1 · answered by jennyss 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spreading the Word
Yours is no ordinary wedding. Your guests won’t be arriving locally to attend a church wedding and reception nearby. Instead, they’ll have to make travel arrangements. Because of this, you can’t let them know at the last minute. While proper etiquette dictates invitations aren’t sent out too far in advance, you’re going to have to allow enough time for your guests to plan. You can do this by sending a “save the date” as far in advance as possible. A year or more before the wedding is perfect.
Two months before the wedding, you can send out the proper destination wedding invitations.
What to Say on a Destination Wedding Invitation
Your guest should already know the details of your wedding, so a destination wedding invitation should come as no surprise. The wording for destination wedding invitations should be no different than those from couples who are getting married locally. The only difference is the address – and you want to be sure to list the full address. This includes the city and the state or country.
Accommodations
If you’ve blocked out a number of hotel rooms or made special dinner reservations, you’ll need to include this information with the destination wedding invitation. If arrangements have been made for discount lodging or other special amenities, this too must be mentioned. Everything your guests should know should be printed on a separate piece of stationery and included in the same envelope as the destination wedding invitations.
Unless you’re paying for all accommodations, you should include toll free numbers for all area hotels as well as restaurants and sight seeing information.
Dress
If the wedding will be informal or the bride will be wearing a beach wedding dress this information will have to be included as well. Your guests will want to dress appropriately. That includes not wearing a formal dress and satin pumps when they have the sand and surf to contend with.
RSVP
You’ll probably want to give your guests more time to respond than you would if your wedding was to be held locally. Once a destination wedding invitation is received, there are a lot of plans to make. For instance, your guests will need to be sure they can take the time off work, arrangements will need to made for children and pets, mail will have to be stopped, and more. Of course if your guests received a “save the date” card months earlier, this may not be the case. Still, you want to be considerate and allow your guests enough time to make a decision.
I believe that your reception "announcements" should be mailed after you return from your honeymoon.
2007-03-22 13:41:51 · answer #2 · answered by jumbos_mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you are not expecting many people to be able to join you when you are out of town. My advice would be to get those who will be able to attend together and talk about it over a dinner.
Everyone else would get a wedding announcement card from you (basically, a "look, we're going here and getting married, but when we get back home, we're having a party, and here are the details) and on that card you could put the reception information for that later date. Your guests will keep it as a reminder and also if they wish to send gifts prior to or in lieu of their attendance.
Congratulations and best of luck!
2007-03-22 12:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of inviting everyone to the wedding. Ask the people who are most important to you to share in your big day. Send an announcement to the others to let them know you will be getting married and would love foor them to celebrate the happy day with you during a reception/party.
2007-03-22 12:00:19 · answer #4 · answered by sunchine girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Send one envelope. I would announce the marriage(when,where,etc.) as you would a regular wedding invite.Then if you wanted you can through in an insert for the reception (when, where, etc.) since they are two separate dates/occasions. (example for insert: please join us to celebrate our marriage with a reception on (date), at (place), and whatever other info you want to give them like attire and such. Send them out a couple of weeks earlier than planned to give people enough time to save if wanting to attend the ceremony. )
2007-03-22 17:43:45 · answer #5 · answered by Consi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd just send wedding invites to the people that you know can come. I'd send reception invites to everyone else.
2007-03-22 12:59:54 · answer #6 · answered by lea 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use two separate invitations but one envelope. Include two return envelopes as you know some of the people will not be able to make the wedding. The web site below is a wedding consultant.
2007-03-22 12:13:50 · answer #7 · answered by St N 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
say please keep us in your prayers as we are married in Florida such and such a date please join us at a reception when where etc
2007-03-22 11:59:48 · answer #8 · answered by kris b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋