INVITES

Traditionally, invitations are sent out by whoever is hosting the occasion – usually the bride’s parents, but sometimes the bride and groom themselves, or, if
circumstances so dictate, a third party such as a close relative or friend.

These should be sent out about eight weeks before the ceremony is due to take place. They should all be dispatched at the same time, as prospective guests do not
like to think that they are an "afterthought".

The guestlist should be drawn up by the bride and groom and their respective parents. Obviously cost is a major factor, and close co-operation between these
parties can alleviate subsequent acrimony.

Relatives and close friends can be informed in advance of the forthcoming nuptials, and told at that time that an official invitation will be sent in due course.

Official invitations should also be sent to the groom’s parents, the best man, bridesmaids, and ushers, although all of these will have been consulted in advance. It is also courteous to invite the minister to the reception. All of these invitations should be acknowledged properly.

Friends and relatives not being invited to the wedding, perhaps because of the limitations of the guest list, can be notified of the event by personal letter.

See the "Goods and Services Locator" for details of stationers specialising in the printing and supply of Wedding Stationery (invitations, reply cards, cake boxes,
order-of-service sheets, etc).

A brief announcement will also be welcomed in the "Forthcoming Marriages" section of your local newspaper.

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Stace. xx
Married my sweetpea
Phew that was hard work!!
My little baby yeah not so much now my little man is now almost 3 years old !! not a baby no more
My little ginger man speaks spanish!!