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We do believe that bottomline you read all the etiquette as a guideline,
but you know your family and what will best suit your needs.
When placing your order with Invitations of Love...
We always go over wording and suggest wordings, just to ensure our brides haven't missed anything.
Plus if you order Invitation, Reception, Response & Thank you card - inquire on free gift!

Following information  are for most ensembles.
Invitation - 14 lines of copy included - 2 add'l lines "free" by Invitations of Love for more savings.
Average 30-40 characters left to right; depending on invitation size.
If space on invitation (extra charge-inquire) can provide double-side printing - inquire
one side raised print; other flat - great for wedding party or on Reception Cards - a map/directions.
Reception - 5 lines of copy included - no envelopes.  1.00 ea additional line
Response Cards - 5 lines of copy included and printed return envelope  1.00 ea additional line
Informals (Thank-You) Cards - 1 line included and blank envelope
&  Wedding Programs - 70 lines
Placecards - 4 lines included
$1.00-$2.00 each additional line on any item usually

printing this could cause over 15 pages
Traditional.....
Mr. and Mrs. John Chavez
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Xerina Ann
to 
Mr. Xavier Joaquin Lee
Saturday, the twenty-ninth of January
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at two o'clock in the afternoon
St. Elisabeth Church
Van Nuys, California

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Both Parents Hosting -  first one to etiquette

Mr. and Mrs. John Chavez
and
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lee
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Xerina Ann
to 
Xavier Joaquin
Saturday, the twenty-ninth of January
etc...

Bride's Parents
Groom's Parents
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their children
Bride
and
Groom
Saturday, the tenth of May
nineteen hundred and ninety-eight
at six o'clock in the evening
etc....

Etiquette is Bride is being giving away, her parents
host the wedding (costs main factor). 

But also depends on ones religion - Jewish ceremonies for
example usually include groom's parents as it marks union
of families.  And Latinos, include many persons.

It should be the couples choice/religion to include families
or to stay to a traditional wedding, which would be the
bride's parents only on invitation.

Grooms Parents host the Rehesearl Dinner and therefore
their names are on this invitation.   All particpate in many
areas of this special event.

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Bride's Parents Hosting but including
Groom's Parents on Invitation

Mr. and Mrs. John Chavez
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Xerina Ann
to 
Xavier Joaquin Leal
son of
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Leal
Saturday, the twenty-ninth of January
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at two o'clock in the afternoon
St. Elisabeth Church
Van Nuys, California
 

Bride's Parents
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Bride
to
Mr. Groom
son of
Groom's parents
Saturday, the tenth of May
nineteen hundred and ninety-eight
at six o'clock in the evening
etc....

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Parents Divorced

Mrs. Ann Marie Chavez
and 
Mr. John Chavez
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Xerina Ann
to 
Mr. Xavier Joaquin Leal
Saturday, the twenty-ninth of January
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at two o'clock in the afternoon
St. Elisabeth Church
Van Nuys, California

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Parent Divorced - remarried

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Graves
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Xerina Ann Chavez
to 
Xavier Joaquin Leal
 

Mr. and Mrs. John Chavez
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of Mrs. Grave's daughter
Xerina Ann Chavez
to 
Xavier Joaquin Leal
Saturday, the twenty-ninth of January
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at two o'clock in the afternoon
St. Elisabeth Church
Van Nuys, California

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Brides parents hosting - divorced & remarried
(wordage printed over years) & want to signify persons

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Graves  (bride's mom & step)
or first  use names -   Bill and Anne Graves
and 
Mr. and Mrs. John Chavez  (bride's father & step)
or use first names -   Linda and John Chavez
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of Anne and John's daughter
Xerina Ann Chavez
to 
Xavier Joaquin Leal
Saturday, the twenty-ninth of January
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at two o'clock in the afternoon
St. Elisabeth Church
Van Nuys, California

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Graves (bride's mom & step)
and 
Mr. and Mrs. John Chavez  (bride's father & step)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter (including steps "their")
Xerina Ann Chavez
to 
Xavier Joaquin Leal

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to include groom's parents

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Graves   (bride's mom & step)
Mr. and Mrs. John Chavez     (bride's father & step)
and
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Leal      (groom's parents)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage their children
Xerina Ann Chavez
and
Xavier Joaquin Leal
etc...

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Graves  (bride's mom & step)
and
Mr. and Mrs. John Chavez  (bride's father & step)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Xerina Ann Chavez
to 
Xavier Joaquin Leal
son of
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Leal
Saturday, the twenty-ninth of January
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at two o'clock in the afternoon
St. Elisabeth Church
Van Nuys, California

A tremendous day in our lives
is drawing near
We would be honoured and happy
if you could share
the joy of this union before God
Our daughter XX
and son XX
willbe united in marriage 
on etc....

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One parent deceased

Mrs. Bill Graves   (brides mother - father deceased)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage her daughter
Xerina Ann 
to
Xavier Joaquin Leal
etc...

Mr and Mrs. Henry Simpson
(parent has remarried - other parent deceased)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage her daughter
(or  at the marriage of Mrs. Simpson's daughter)
Xerina Ann 
to
Xavier Joaquin Leal
etc...
or

Mr and Mrs. Bill Graves   (Brides parents married)
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage their daughter 
Xerina Ann 
and
Xavier Joaquin
son of
Mrs. James Smith  (Groom's parent - father deceased)
etc...

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Parent passed away
Mrs. Diane J. Tillman and the late William Tillman
request the honour of their daughter
etc..

Mrs. Diane J. Tillman and the late William Tillman
and
Mr. and Mrs. James Smith
request the honour of their children
etc...

Diane Jane Tillman
daughter of Mary Ann Tillman 
and the late William Tillman 

Just some direction and hopefully you
can start on your wording, need help, just contact us.
Alternative too add a beautiful poem/dedication on
your wedding program in honor of passed-on parent

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Bride & Groom Hosting
Mix and Match to make it personal for you!

Bride name
and
Groom name
together with their parents
joyously invite you to share
in the celebration of their marriage
on Saturday, the twenty-fourth of April
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at four o’clock in the afternoon
The Disneyland Hotel
Anaheim, California
~~~
Together with their parents
Bride
and
Groom
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage
on etc….
~~~
We have experienced love …
in our parents, our families and friends
and now a new love in each other
Together with our parents
Bride
and 
Groom
invite you to share with us
the beginning of our new life together
when we exchange wedding vows 
on etc…
~~~
We followed our hearts
to the kingdom of romance …
Together with our parents, we
Bride
and
Groom
request the honour of your presence
at our marriage
on etc…
~~~~~~
True love at last!
The pleasure of your company is requested
on this day of enchantment
and romance as we
Bride
and 
Groom
are joined in marriage
on etc…
~~~
Two hearts, one love
Two promises, one convenant 
Two lives, made one in Christ
Bride
and 
Groom
together with their parents
joyously invite you to share
in the union of their lives through Christ
on etc…
~~~
Each hour, each day, each year
We grow as two, yet as one,
We grow apart, yet together
Forming an eternal love, we
Bride
and 
Groom
together with our parents
invite you to share in the celebration
of our marriage 
on etc…
~~~
Because you have shared in our lives
by your friendship and love.

Bride
and 
Groom
invite you to share in the joy
when they exchange marriage vows
and begin their new life together 
on Saturday...etc..
~~~~~~
This one very nice for 2nd Weddings
more below too!

My family, your family - blending as one
Sharing - caring - a new life's begun
Please share in their joy as
Bride
and her children,  Jessie and Jacob
are united as a family through marriage with
Groom
and his children, Sara and Jason
on Saturday etc...
~~~~~~~
The love we share today
shines from sunrise to sunrise,
growing brighter year to year
as we share our lives 
Bride
and 
Groom
invite you to share in celebrating 
our wedding
on Saturday etc...
~~~~~~~~~
With each believing the other to be
a giver of love, a sharer of sorrow,
a bringer of joy and a season for life
bride 
and 
groom
will be joined together in holy union
on Saturday etc..
~~~~~~~~~~
With a love and respect
for the completeness
we shall gain as a couple
and with the blessings of our parents
we will be joined in marriage
on Saturday etc...
year
date
time
place
You are invited to share
this day of happy beginnings
(space)
Bride
and 
Groom
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Gentle breezes stir your hair,
Moon reflections make your eyes glisten.
Winds whisper of the love we share,
and evening stars seem to listen.
Suzanne Lee, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Montgomery
and Michael James, son of
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith
ask you to attend their hitching
on Saturday, the etc...
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Hear ye, hear ye. . .
it has been proclaimed that
on the twenty-sixth day of July
two thousand and three
Bride and Groom Names here
will be united in Holy Matrimony. . .
your presence is requested
by the parents of the bride
Mr. and Mrs.  Parents names here
to join in the celebration of love
at two o'clock in the afternoon
Chapel?
Address
City & State
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The trail winds onward through the hills
from here to prairie's end;
Will our journey ever last?
As long as you're my love, my friend.
Bride
and
Groom
invite you to share
in the joy of our marriage
on etc...
----------
True Love lassoed our hearts
and the trail has led us here . . .
We,
Bride
and
Groom
invite you to join us
as we get hitched
------------
Please join the round-up
of friends and kin
to celebrate the day
our new life will begin!
Bride
and
Groom
invite you to c'mon over
for a big wedding to-do
on etc..
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Love washes in like the tide
soothing the parched sand . . .
Bride
and
Groom
invite you to share in the happiness
as they are united in marriage
on Saturday etc...
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Ocean waves will do the clapping,
as our vows we will say.
The sky will be our canopy,
on this our wedding day.
Please join us 
as we exchange vows on
etc..
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Friends forever we will be
whether walking on the beach
or sailing on the sea. . .
Please be our guest as we, 
Bride
and
Groom
join together
on .etc..
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We're getting ready to depart
on a romantic trip, which is only the start.
-space-
Bride
and
Groom
will be married on
Saturday etc..
Please join us for a reception
when we return
Saturday, etc...
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A tropical paradise is the setting,
for a romantic getaway after our wedding.
-space-
Please join Bride and Groom
for a post-wedding celebration
on Saturday etc...
at time
etc...
Given by
names
----------
Paradise found . . .
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Walking on the beach together,
hand in hand we'll be forever.
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Bride 
and
Groom
etc..
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"Anchors Aweigh!"
We'll be singing all day,
as we set sail for fun
at our wedding in the sun!
-space-
Bride
and 
Groom
invite you to climb aboard our wedding cruise
on the yacht " Name of yacht here "
Saturday, etc...
leaving port promptly at noon
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As unique as a seashell
as deep as the sea
As eternal as the waves
our love is meant to be
It is with joy that we, 
Bride
and
Groom
invite you to share
in our happiness
on Saturday etc...
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Anchors Aweigh!
Let's bid

Bride and Groom
Bon Voyage!
at a Going - Away Party
on Friday, etc..
-space-
host names

Wedding on Yacht?
helpful added info to invitation would be.....
at the bottom of invitation or as corner copy
city & state
-space-
Boarding of Yacht 5:30 p.m.
Departing promptly 6:00 p.m.
and Returning to dock 10:00 p.m.

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Some More Fun Wordings

Love isn't love 'til you give it away. . .
We, XX and XX
will be married in a private wedding ceremony
on etc...
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Boy met Girl
For the rest of the story,
join us on
Saturday etc..
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A picture perfect wedding
isn't caught on film,
It's captured in the heart.
Please join us as we celebrate
with heartfelt joy
our wedding day
on etc..
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He knew he loved her,
it was something he couldn't hide.
So he asked her to marry 
she said, "Yes, I'll be your bride!"
You're invited to witness the
continuing romance as
XX
and 
XX are married
on etc...
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Like a garden in the Spring
life is full of wonderful things.
Their eyes met and from the start
love was planted in their hearts.
You're invited to the wedding of
XX
and
XX
on etc..
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Lace and flowers and vows to make,
A bride and groom and wedding cake,
One thing remains before "I do"
an invitation especially for you!
Please join us this day
as we say "I do"
on etc...
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As the flower blooms and petals unfold,
we're soon to say "to have to hold"
We've made the plans and can hardly wait...
our wedding is near and here is the date!
We're getting married on
etc...
XX (names at end)
and 
XX
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Greens wrapped with ribbons and bows
and candles all aglow. . .
The warmth of the holidays in our hearts
will be shared with those we know.
You're invited to a festive Holiday Wedding!
on etc...
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Answered prayer he is to me.
My greatest blessing she'll always be.
And so this day we'll pledge our love
in front of friends and God above.
Honor us with your presence at our wedding
on etc...

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Including children - united families

A fresh new day, and it is ours
a day of happy beginnings
as two families become one
Bride
and 
Groom 
request your presence in sharing 
this special union by marriage
on Saturday etc...
~~~~~~~~~~~~
We wish for you, our family and friends
to share with us the beauty of this day
as we joyously unite in marriage before God.
We are confident that the future will hold
for us an ever growing love.
Please join us
Bride
and
Groom
as we pledge our vows
on Saturday etc...

In God's love, faithful and true
Seasons change to start anew
Coloring memories along life's trail
May faith, hope and patience prevail
Exchanging vows we pledge with care
Precious moments we wish to share.
(by Dian & Robert Zywotko for Regency Invitations)
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Today two families will become one,
united by vows
spoken by love 
~~~~~~~~~~~~
Soon they will be joining together
all the hopes for the future
as they are united in marriage.
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Debbie Whitmore and John Nolen
along with their daughters
would like to invite you to be with them as
they begin their new life together
on Saturday, the twenty-fourth of June
two thousand
at four o'clock in the afternoon
The Second Church
XX, xx
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Reception immediately following ceremony

Some quotations/verses:
(would be set-up according to
verse/ invitation style)

And now abideth
Faith, Hope, Love , all three
and the greatest of these is Love
I Corinthians 13:13

I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine...
Song of Solomon 6:3

Through love serve one another
Galantians 5:13

I hold you in my heart
for we have shared together God's blessings
Philippians 1:7

Take my hand and say you will follow me

Our life together begins this day . . .

He is soft spoken, and I am a chatterbox
He loves a love story, and I like to laugh
He whispered 'Will you marry me?"
and I shouted, "Yes!"

For hearing my thoughts,
understanding my dreams,
and being my best friend. . .
For filling my life with music
and loving me without end...
I do

The path that leads to happiness 
is so narrow that two cannot walk on it,
unless they become one

The daisies of the field are as fresh
and perfect as our love ...

This day our hearts are joined as one

A time for love, A time for us

And the two shall become one...

A fresh new day, and it is ours, a day of happy beginnings

This day I will marry my friend,
the one who shares my dreams

As our marriage brings new meaning to love,
sop our love brings new meaning to life

With an endless love we'll share our thoughts
our dreams, ourselves

The love we share today shines from sunrise to sunrise,
growing brighter year to year as we share our lives

The promise of our life together 
is as bright as the colors of the rainbow

The miracle of love is that love is given to us
to give to one another ...

In the sweetness of love, let there be laughter,
and in all our tomorrows, the freshness of today.

We join Hands and Hearts from this day Forward . . .

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Also some Disney fun wordings per the samples
but you can choose any 
wording you'd like; EXACT cinderella wording
cannot be used on ex: Mickey Mouse

Our love...
enchanting as a fairy tale and 
wonderful as a dream-come-true!
With our parents, we
bride
and 
groom
invite you to share in our happiness
as we are united in marriage
on Saturday etc...
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Once upon a time
there was a prince and princess
who fell in love  . . .
Mr. and Mrs. XX
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter 
Bride
to
Mr. Groom
on etc...

. . .  and they lived happily ever after.
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True love at last!

The pleasure of your company is requested
on this day of enchantment
and romance as we
Christie Register
and
Groom
are joined in marriage
on Saturday, the fourth of December
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at four o'clock in the afternoon
Church
street if need
City, State
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Reception Wordings...  how will yours be?

A reception to celebrate the wedding after the ceremony, 
because a true wedding reception immediately
follows the ceremony, 
the invitation for a later reception
would omit the word "wedding." (per etiquette)

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fraser
request the pleasure of your company
at a reception in honour of
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Lee Ramsay
Saturday, the twenty-ninth of January
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at two o'clock in the afternoon
St. Elisabeth Church
Van Nuys, California

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fraser
request the pleasure of your company
at a wedding reception for their daughter
Selena Marie
and
Mark Anthony Collins
Saturday, the twenty-ninth of January
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at two o'clock in the afternoon
St. Elisabeth Church
Van Nuys, California

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Reception Samples

Reception 
immediately following ceremony
Embassy Suites
(?? any special area - room?
Grand Ballroom or \Other?)
Lynnwood, Washington

Reception and Dinner
following ceremony
Embassy Suites
Lynnwood, Washington

Adult Reception
at seven o'clock
Embassy Suites
Lynnwood, Washington

Reception
Cocktails at five o'clock
Dinner at seven o'clock
Embassy Suites
Grand Ballroom
Lynnwood, Washington

The celebration continues
with a Reception Dinner for
XX and XX
at  etc..

Cocktails served at 5:00
Dinner serverd at 6:00
Dancing 8:00 until Midnight
etc..

Please be our guests for
Dinner and Reception
at seven o'clock
etc...

The pleasure of your company is requested
Hors d'oeuvres at six
Dinner at seven
etc...

Join us for Dinner and Dancing
following the ceremony
Disneyland Hotel
Ballroom
etc...

You should not put no children but it is your wedding
and to date have provided sample wording..more acceptable

Adult Reception
Hyatt Regency
Grand Ballroom
Long Beach, California

Embassy Suites
Grand Ballroom
Lynnwood, Washington

(corner copy)
                          Adult Reception
 
 

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 Response Wordings
mix & match to fit your needs

For your Catering  needs.
Wonder what  R.S.V.P. means?
Abbreviation for French Phrase: 
Repondez, s'il vous plait - meaning "Please Respond."

Please respond by
the twenty-first of September

_______________________
 

The favour of a reply
is requested before the sixteenth of December
M _____________________
_____ will attend
_____ will not attend
 

Please respond on or before
December 29, 2000
M  ______________________
will  ________ attend
 

M _____________________
will ______ attend

left corner copy of:
                   The favour of a reply is requested
                   before the sixth of December
 
 

The favor of a reply is requested
on or before January 18, 1998
M ___________________
_____ accepts with pleasure
_____ declines with regret
 

Please respond on or before
the eighteenth of January.
Name  ___________________
Number of persons _____
Unable to attend  ____

Please respond before August 9, 2000
Name  ________________________
Number of persons ________
Please select one entree for each person:
Stuffed Beef Tenderloin  _______
Chicken Roulade  _________
 

Please reply before
the eighteenth of January.
M  ___________________
Number of persons ______
 

The favour of a reply is requested
Before September 1, 1998
M _________________
Number of persons  ______
______ accepts  ______ regrets
 

The courtesy of a reply is requested
by January 18, 1998.
M ____________________
_____ will attend
_____ unable to attend
Choice of Entree
_____ Beef  _____ Chicken
 

Please respond on or before
January 18, 1998
M ____________________
______ persons will attend
 

The favour of a reply is requested
before January 18, 1998

M ____________________
Please indicate number of each
______ Prime Rib   ______ Chicken
 

The favour of a reply is requested
on or before January 18, 1998
M ___________________
_____ accepts   _____ regrets
 

We are looking forward
to celebrating with you.
Please reply by January 18, 1998.
M _________________
Number of persons _______
 

We are looking forward to celebrating with you.
Please reply on or before 
December 27, 1999
Name ___________________
Number of persons _____
accepts  _____  regrets  _____
 

M __________________
______ Looking forward to the toasting,
dining, dancing and reminiscing
______ Can't attend, but we send
XX & XX our best.

Please respond by XXX
____ The date's circled on our calendar
____ Sorry, the date's taken

And joy to our season.
Respond by XX
M ________________
_____ So joyfully to attend
_____ Unable to attend but sending joy your way

Celebrate XX and XX marriage
Please respond by XX
M ______________
_____ We'll be there to celebrate with them
_____ Sorry can't make it, but we'll be there in spirit

Say "we do" and respond by
XXXX
_____ We'll help make your day complete
_____ We're unable, but hope your day is sweet.

To prepare for a Feast of Jubilation 
kindly reply on or before
Date?
M __________________
_____ persons to attend

Please reply by XXX
M ___________________
_____ Wouldn't miss this precious moment
_____ Sorry unable to attend, but congratulations

The perfect time for your response is by 
XXXX
M ____________________
_____  accepts with pleasure
_____ declines with regret

We're setting the table,
please respond before XXX
M ___________________
_____ Can't wait to wine and dine with you
_____ Can't make it, but have a wonderful celebration

We'd love it if you'd respond by
XXXX
M  ______________
_____ Love to be there with you to celebrate
_____ Love to, but sorry unable to attend

And as for putting the age; most parents are hopefully
conscience enough to put on children area for child's plate. 

The favor of a reply is requested
before January 18, 1998
M_____________________
______ Adults  ______ Children

The favour of a reply is requested
before January 18, 1998
M ____________________
______ persons will attend
______ Prime Rib   ______ Chicken  or Child Dinner
(substitute for child's plate menu)

The courtesy of a reply is requested
by January 18, 1999.
M ____________________
_____  Adults will attend
_____  Children will attend
_____  Decline with regret

We look forward to celebrating with you
Please reply by January 18, 1999.
M ____________________
Number of Adults  ______ 
Number of Children  _____ 
Unable to attend  _______

We look forward to celebrating with you.
Please reply by January 18, 1999.
Name ____________________
Number of persons _______
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For travel arrangements, please contact
xxtravel agent/infoxxx
Reference name: xxxx

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Engagement Wordings

You are cordially invited to attend an
Engagement Party 
given in honor of
Bride and Groom
on Saturday, the sixth of January
Two thousand and one
at eight o'clock in the evening
Place....

The honour of your presence is requested
at a Dinner Party celebrating
the engagement of
Bride
and
Groom
on etc...

Introducing the future
Mr. and Mrs. XXX
Please join us for an Engagement Party
honoring
Bride and Groom
on Saturday etc...
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Parents 

We would be pleased to have
you join us for a party
announcing our engagement
on Saturday....
etc...
-space-
Bride and Groom

Engagement Party
honoring the future
Mr. and Mrs. XX
on XX
at XX
for Cocktails and Dinner
Location
etc..
-space-
Hosts names

We're bubbling with the news. . .
Bride and Groom
are engaged!
Join us for an
Engagement Party
on etc....

There's nothing
as wonderful 
As a garden in full bloom.
Except, perhaps,
a blushing bride
Glancing at her dashing groom!
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You're invited to an Engagement Party
in honor of
Bride 
and
Groom
on etc...
-space0
Hosts

He came to her on bended knee
with a single long stemmed rose.
He asked her, will you marry me?
She said, Yes . . . I love you so!
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Please join us to celebrate
the engagement of
bride
and 
groom
on etc...
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Parents names

A budding romance has blossomed into love
Bride and groom
are getting married!
You're invited to an 
Engagement Party
on etc...
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host names

He popped the question!
She's bursting with joy!
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So we're throwing an Engagement Party for
Bride and Groom
to celebrate their upcoming marriage
Saturday etc...
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hosts names

The king's happier than ever seen
the woman he loves agreed to be queen!
When he said yes, he stood on his head
"Hooray!" he cried, "We'll soon be wed!"
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You are invited to a party for
Bride
and
Groom
where they will royally proclaim
their engagement!
Friday etc...
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hosts names

On a rose-and-candlelit night
his timing was just right
as he got down on his knees
and asked her, "Would you please?"
"Yes!" she said, the moment sweet;
so in love, they forgot to eat!
Bride
and
Groom
are engaged!
Join us for a celebration
on etc...
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hosts names

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Rhearsal Dinner Wordings

We request the pleasure of your company
at the Rehearsal Dinner in honor of
Bride
and
Groom
on Friday, June tenth
Two thousand
etc.....

We request your company
to a Rehearsal Dinner
on the eve of our marriage
Friday, June tenth
Two thousand
etc...
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Bride and Groom

Please join us for a Rehearsal Dinner
in honor of
Bride and Groom
on May 4, 2000
at 8:00 p.m.
XXX
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Groom's Parents

Please Join Us . . .
We invite you to a Rehearsal Dinner
on the eve of the wedding of
Bride and Groom
at six o'clock in the evening
in our home 
adress
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Mr. and Mrs. XXX

Love thrives in a garden
of patience and trust
Parents hosting
wish to spice up theri home 
by inviting the wedding party
to the Rehearsal Dinner
on etc....

Come celebrate the night away
on the eve of 
Bride & Groom Wedding Day
Cocktails, Dinner and Dancing
on etc...
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Hosts names

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Announcement wordings

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith
have the honour of announcing
the marriage of their daughter
Mary Beth
to 
Mr. Joaquin Xavier Leal
Saturday, the sixth of June
nine hundred and ninety-nine
Disneyland Park
Anaheim, California

To be more formal just add
Miss and Mr in front of first names

Mary Beth Smith
and
Joaquin Xavier Leal
announce their marriage
Saturday, the sixth of June
nine hundred and ninety-nine
Disneyland Park
Anaheim, California

Fun Announcement Wordings

Because you are good friends
we thought you'd like to know
that we ran off and got married
We did it on the go!
Bride
and
Groom
tied the knot
on XXXetc...

Time moves so quickly and so, too, does life
We were so anxious to be husband and wife
Our days were filled, our schedules too
So we ran off and said our I do's!
Bride
and
Groom
eloped
on XXXX

As precious as the ocean's treasures;
too strong for anyone to measure;
two hearts, joined together,
sharing their lives together.
Bride
and
Groom
announce their marriage
Friday, etc...
We are at home at:
etc..

With sats in their eyes
and love in their hearts,
Bride
and 
Groom
were married on 
etc...

Paradise found . . .
Walking on the beach together
hand in hand we'll be forever.
Bride
and
groom
announce their marriage
February etc...

Bride and Groom
would like to announce
they were married
in a small ceremony at
Disneyland Park
Anaheim, California

The bridal bouquet was thrown,
the garter was tossed too.
By all present our love was known,
now we'll spread our joy to you!
Announcing the marriage of 
Bride
and
Groom
on etc....

In the garden of love
They have found true happiness
Bride
and 
Groom
exchanged marriage vows
on etc...
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at the Ivy Love Park
Los Angeles, California

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Change of Wedding Date

On the rare occasion when the wedding date has to
be changed after the invitations have been printed, 
To save a re-print enclose a small printed card indicating: 
"The date of the wedding has been changed from [date] to [date]." 

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Wedding Anniversary Wording
& Reaffirmation of vows

The honour of your presence
is requested at the reaffirmation
of the wedding vows of
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Lee Ramsay
Saturday, the twenty-ninth of January
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at two o'clock in the afternoon
St. Elisabeth Church
Van Nuys, California

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At life of caring, sharing
A love of endless giving together. . . 
The honour of your presence is requested 
at the reaffirmation of wedding vows of
Mr. and Mrs. XX
on etc...

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Laura
and
Ricardo
joyously invite you to share
in the reaffirmation of their wedding vows
on Saturday, the twenty-sixth of August
two thousand
at twelve o'clock noon
St. Elisabeth Church
6628 Cedros Avenue
Van Nuys, California

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In honor of the
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. XX
their children and grandchildren
request the pleasure of your company
at an open house
on Sunday, the eleventh of June
Two thousand
at three o'clock in the afternoon

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It is truly a test of love
when Fifty years
come and go, and two
people wake each morning
as through it were the first . . .
Please join us as we
celebrate of Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary
on Saturday, the seventh of December
etc..

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Please join our family on this joyous occasion
when our parents
Mr. and Mrs. Lupe Lazaro Leal
celebrate Fifty years of marriage
at the Braemer Country Club in their honor
on Saturday...
etc.
The children of Lupe and Maggie Leal

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Because you play a special part
in our lives, we invite you
to celebrate with us Fifty years of
sharing, caring and loving each other
Dinner will be served
with Dance to follow
on Sunday, the etc...

Mr. and Mrs. XX

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(Persons hosting event)
XX  and XX
request the pleasure of your company
at a dinner in honour of
the Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. XX
Saturday, the seventeenth of October
at half after seven o'clock
Disneyland Hotel
Anaheim, California

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In honor of the
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. XX
their children and grandchildren
request the pleasure of your company
at an open house
on the fourteenth of September
two thousand and two
at four o'clock in the afternoon
St. Elisabeth Parish Hall
Van Nuys, California
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The children of 
Ricardo and Josefina Mejia
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invite you and your family
to a Religious Ceremony 
Celebrating Fifty Years of Marriage
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Mass to be held on 
Saturday, the fourteenth of September
two thousand and two
at two o'clock in the afternoon
St. Elisabeth Church
14655 Kittridge Avenue
Van Nuys, California

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In honor of the
Thirtieth Wedding Anniversary of
Mr. and Mrs. Ricardo Mejia
their children and grandchildren
request the pleasure of your company
at a Religious Ceremony Celebration
on Saturday, the eighteenth of September
nineteen hundred and ninety-nine
at two o'clock in the afternoon
St. Elisabeth Church
14655 Kittridge Avenue
Van Nuys, California
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No Gifts - could say (not etiquette).. or please suggest some,
this one is hard.  For printing in lower right corner (footnote)mainly
for Anniversaries use this 

Your love is a treasured gift
we request no other.

In lieu of wedding gifts,
a money tree will be at reception.
Your thoughts are appreciated.

No wedding registery,
reception will have a money tree.

Our household is warm of wares,
will have a money tree at reception.

No gifts please.

small separate card:
All through the years
pots, pans and knives
have filled our lives.
Although these things
make our house quite quaint,
all we really could use
is some plaster and paint.
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complied here and there over much time.
InvitationLady@mail.com