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Basics of Wedding Invitation Wording
Standard wording on wedding invitations is often considered to be proper etiquette. Of course, a lot of couples today are trying out unique ways to say the same old thing. If you too want to be creative, then you can try your own ideas. New wording will set both your wedding invitations and your wedding day apart.
Since a lot of couples are marrying older, they want to pay for their own weddings. They also feel that it’s immature for their parents to give the bride away in the invitation. You might include your names instead of your parent’s. Here are some other helpful tips to consider when writing your own wedding invitation wording.
First, just stick with the facts. Start by stating your names, including the time, place, and date of the ceremony. This will give you plenty of space to include a quote or poem that signifies both of you.
If the poem is from someone else, be sure to give them credit. If you want to use your poem as a line at the top of your wedding invitation, be sure to join the lines with the word “and”. This will continue the poem onto talking about your celebration and other pertinent information.
You can always include a quote from a famous author, if a poem is not your style. Even using a quote from a famous play or movie, can easily express your love for each other. Williams Wordsworth has a beautiful quote that can be used for any wedding invitation, “Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” It’s even better to use a quote that easily ties into the theme of your wedding. Lyrics from a song you both share can also tie in beautifully with your wedding invitation.
You can always use your own words, without the help of poets or authors. This is especially useful for those that write for a living. You can start by creating a list of the wonderful attributes your partner has. Instead, free write some thoughts about your relationship and fashion it into a poem. Keep these questions in mind: When and where did you meet? How did you feel the first time you saw him? What was the most romantic thing he ever did for you? When did you fall in love with him? You can then go over your favorite sentences. Re-write them so that passive verbs are replaced with active verbs. Add metaphors, similes, or symbolism to your writing. Again, if a poem is not your style then try writing a short tale of how you both met.
If lyrics, poems, or stories sound too mushy for your wedding invitation, then try some humor on for size. Showcase how fun the both of you are together. Add a quick joke such as, “Well guys, she finally hooked onto him! Judy Smith and Jermaine Michaels are tying the knot at half-past one on Saturday, June twenty-fourth Two thousand and ten at a lakeside wedding.” This invitation might suggest that the couple loves to fish.
Always keep in mind that you have limited space to write your invitations. Just make sure that you include the most important information, which is the “who, what, where, and when”. Once you have this information, you can play around with your creativity and wording. Also, etiquette is important if you are having a traditional wedding. Be sure to brush up on the do's and dont's of wedding invitation wording. Most of the time, you'll want to make it simple and just include the facts.
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