Question from Toni:
My daughter is having a destination wedding with only immediate family. Both sides of the parents want to have a party for them one month before the wedding. How do we word our invitation as this is a combination of a stag and shower and pre wedding celebration for those that will not be attending the destination wedding. This event will not be as formal as a wedding and we would like monetary gifts. Please help us properly word our invitation without offending any one. Thanking you in advance.
Answer from Bridal Expert Angela:
Mr. & Mrs. (whomever is paying for the reception) invite you to celebrate the upcoming destination wedding of their daughter, XXXXXXX to XXXXXXXX, son of Mr. & Mrs. XXXXX, date, time, place, etc.
Choose one: Presentation or Monetary Gift (and put in the bottom corner) To know more about Presentations see the post on October 18, 2008. RSVP under that in the corner.
When you go to a stationary store to purchase the invitations, they have many sample wording to choose from. You might find one you like better.
When you are breaking with the traditional way of holding a wedding (which is very common these days), it is acceptable to plan the wedding and reception in whatever way suits you best. Although I have given you the usual template for wedding invitations above, you can embellish or change this if you choose to.
If you have any other questions, feel free to answer.
Angela Fiebelkorn, Ask The Expert
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