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What Size are Wedding Invitations?
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Does Every Individual Get a Wedding Invitation?
When you're getting married, you may be unsure of who should receive a wedding invitation.
Does every individual guest get one? Do couples and families share an invitation?
We've written a quick guide to help you out:
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Make sure to mention if your friend is allowed to bring a plus one or not, or you might end up with surprise guests on the day!
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If they have been seeing someone for a while, you may want to write both of their names on the invitation. It is only polite.
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However, if you are on a strict budget, don't worry too much about sending everyone an individual invite.
For child-free weddings, you will also want to specify this on your invitations or guest information cards.
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Individuals
If you are inviting a friend to your wedding who is single, you will just need the one invitation for them.
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Make sure to mention if your friend is allowed to bring a plus one or not, or you might end up with surprise guests on the day!
Individuals with a plus one
If you have a larger budget, or are wanting a larger wedding, you may want to let your guests bring someone else to your wedding, too. Specify that they can bring a plus one by adding 'and guest' after their name, e.g. 'to Lucy and guest'.
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If they have been seeing someone for a while, you may want to write both of their names on the invitation. It is only polite.
Couples
If you want to invite someone with a partner, it is common etiquette to invite their partner too, if they have been together for a while. For couples, you can share an invitation between the both of them, e.g. 'to Lucy and Liam'.Couples with children
For couples with younger children, add their names onto the invitation, e.g. 'to Lucy, Liam, Harry, and Emily'. If their children are aged over 18, you may want to send them their own invitations, especially if they don't live with their parents.
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However, if you are on a strict budget, don't worry too much about sending everyone an individual invite.
For child-free weddings, you will also want to specify this on your invitations or guest information cards.
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What Do I Include in a Wedding Invitation?
Writing your wedding invitations can seem tricky, but it's actually quite easy! There are a set list of things that you can include.
Here are some of the main things that you should include:
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Underneath, write where you are holding the evening reception, making it clear that this is for the evening reception only.
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All of these details can also go onto guest information cards, if you don't want your invitations to become cluttered.
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The Request Line
The top of the invitation should read your request for them to come to the wedding. Here are some examples: 'You are invited to celebrate the marriage of' 'Together with their parents, Nicola and James request the pleasure of your company at their wedding' 'Mr and Mrs Goddard request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter Nicola Jane to James Brendan Owen'
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Your Names
Don't forget your names! You may wish to write your names in full if you're having a formal wedding, e.g. Nicola and James if you normally go by Nicki and Jamie! If your wedding is a smaller, more casual event, then you may want to express your personality through your nicknames.The Wedding Date
Again, you may want to express the date formally: Here are some different examples: 4th September 2021 Saturday 4th September 2021 Saturday the Fourth of September 2021 04.09.21
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Time
If your ceremony is starting at 2pm, then we recommend to put your time as half an hour beforehand. This gives everyone the chance to greet each other and settle down before the ceremony actually starts.Location
Write the location of the wedding ceremony. You don't have to go into loads of detail, however if the location is tricky to find, you may want to include an additional 'Guest information' card.Evening Location
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Underneath, write where you are holding the evening reception, making it clear that this is for the evening reception only.
RSVP Details
Below, include RSVP details. Many people choose different types of RSVP responses. Either include a mobile number or an email address, or opt for physical RSVP cards and include your home address on your invitations.Include Additional Details
You may also want to include details about: Attire Details about local hotels and taxi services Your wedding website Your wedding registry Whether or not children are invited
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All of these details can also go onto guest information cards, if you don't want your invitations to become cluttered.
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What Is a Good Price for a Wedding Invitation?
When it comes to planning a wedding, one of the first things to consider is your budget. As with many things, costs can easily creep up so it’s good to have an idea of how much different aspects of your big day should set you back, and what constitutes good value for money.
Wedding invitations are one of these aspects which can add quite a chunk to the bottom line, especially if you’re inviting a lot of guests, and coupling your invites with ‘save the date’ cards too.
Here are a few things to consider when deciding what your budget for wedding invitations should be.
Pre-printed or ready to write
Wedding invitations can be ordered for a range of requirements and budgets. For those on a bigger budget, cards can be pre-printed with all your details on, in a variety of designs, for between £1.20 and £1.55 per invitation.
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But you can save some money by purchasing ready to write invitations, which may take a bit of time on your part but could also add a more personal touch. These can be purchased for around 45p per invitation.
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Alternatively, there are also packs available for those who want matching RSVP cards to go with their pre-printed invitations, which are available at around £2.85 each.
Added extras
As well as including all the crucial information on your invitation, some couples also like to send additional details such as nearby hotel suggestions, local taxi numbers, wedding breakfast options and an RSVP card.
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If you want to include these but are concerned by budget, they can easily be typed up and printed on a home computer, but if you’d prefer them designed and matching the invitations, make sure you budget for this too.
Don’t forget stamps
It may seem like a small thing but don’t forget to factor in the cost of actually sending your invitations out. Stamps are pricey and when you’re talking about potentially posting out more than 100 invitations, this can really start to add up. Make sure you work out how much this will cost from the start, so you know what budget you have left for the actual invitations themselves.