Sorry things have been quiet on the Paperie blog for the last week or so. I am gearing up for a bridal show this summer and on top of that, working on my Adobe certification. But I’m back! And I’ve got some great blog posts planned, so keep checking back!
Today’s topic: Invitation Wording (super important!) I get lots of requests for help on this, so I thought I’d post some ideas.

Dana Lauren Smith
and
Daniel Seth Johnson
invite you to share in the joy
when they exchange marriage vows
and begin their new life together
on Saturday, the tenth of Septemeber
Two thousand and eleven
at three o’clock in the afternoon
River Bend Country Club
(address…city, state)

Dana Lauren Smith
and
Daniel Seth Johnson
invite you to join in the circle
of praise and celebration
as they are joined together in marriage
and begin their new life together
on Saturday, the tenth of Septemeber
Two thousand and eleven
at three o’clock in the afternoon
River Bend Country Club
(address…city, state)

Dana Lauren Smith
and
Daniel Seth Johnson
invite you to share in their happiness
as they exchange marriage vows
and begin their new life together
on Saturday, the tenth of Septemeber
Two thousand and eleven
at three o’clock in the afternoon
River Bend Country Club
(address…city, state)

The sun, the stars, the earth
and all of God’s creatures
join in His divine plan of the universe

Come celebrate with us
when we, Dana Smith and Daniel Johson
exchange vows of marriage
on Saturday, the tenth of Septemeber
Two thousand and eleven
at three o’clock in the afternoon
River Bend Country Club
(address…city, state)

With joyful hearts
we ask you to be present
at the ceremony uniting
Dana Smith
and
Daniel Johnson
on Saturday, the tenth of Septemeber
Two thousand and eleven
at three o’clock in the afternoon
River Bend Country Club
(address…city, state)

Dana Smith
and
Daniel Johnson
together with their parents
Thomas and Anne Smith
and
Arnold and Judy Johnson
request the pleasure of your company
at their marriage and celebration
on Saturday, the tenth of Septemeber
Two thousand and eleven
at three o’clock in the afternoon
River Bend Country Club
(address…city, state)

Dana Smith
and
Daniel Johnson
invite you witness
their exchange of wedding vows
Saturday, the tenth of Septemeber
Two thousand and eleven
at three o’clock in the afternoon
River Bend Country Club
(address…city, state)

It is our greatest pleasure
to invite you to join us
as we are united in marriage
Saturday, the tenth of Septemeber
Two thousand and eleven
at three o’clock in the afternoon
River Bend Country Club
(address…city, state)
Dana Smith
and
Daniel Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Smith
would be very pleased to have you
share in the joy of the marriage
of their daughter
Dana Marie
to
Dr. Daniel R. Johnson
Saturday, the tenth of Septemeber
Two thousand and eleven
at three o’clock in the afternoon
River Bend Country Club
(address…city, state)

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Smith
would be very pleased to have you
share in the joy of the marriage
of their daughter
Dana Marie
to
Dr. Daniel R. Johnson
Saturday, the tenth of Septemeber
Two thousand and eleven
at three o’clock in the afternoon
River Bend Country Club
(address…city, state)

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Smith
would be very pleased to have you
share in the joy of the marriage
of their daughter
Dana Marie
to
Dr. Daniel R. Johnson
Saturday, the tenth of Septemeber
Two thousand and eleven
at three o’clock in the afternoon
River Bend Country Club
(address…city, state)

Mr. and Mrs. Eugene S. Smith
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Dana Marie
to
Dr. Daniel R. Johnson
son of Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Johnson
on Saturday, the tenth of Septemeber
Two thousand and eleven
at three o’clock in the afternoon
River Bend Country Club
(address…city, state)

Coming next…reception card wording ideas!

I know I cover this topic a lot, but it comes up a lot.
Here goes:

• The words honour and favour are traditionally used when the ceremony is being held in a house of worship or for a formal invitation.
• While traditional invitations use the phrase “at the marriage of” it’s fine to alter the words for a less formal invitation. For example, “invite you to the wedding of…” or “we hope you will join us for the marriage of…”
• There is no punctuation except for the periods after Mrs., Mr., etc. and where phrases requiring commas appear in one line (Saturday, the seventh of June).
• Titles such as “Doctor” and other professional titles/military ranks are written in full.
• Names are written in full. For example, if the groom goes by A.J., his name would be written out as Adam Joseph.
• When an invitation is to the ceremony only, it does not include an rsvp.
• Numbers of the street address (on the invitation – not the envelope!) are written as numerals: “519 South Eads Street” but when there’s just one number it’s spelled out: “Ten East Avenue”
• Half hours are written as “half after five o’clock”, not “half past seven” or “seven-thirty.”
• Numbers of the date are spelled out: “the ninth of August”