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As your wedding date approaches, you’ll need to think about wedding invitation etiquette and what is most appropriate for the tone of your wedding. Below, you’ll find some examples for casual and formal invitations and how to implement the correct timing in order to receive the most responses.

On average, invitations should be sent three months prior to your wedding date. Perhaps the best way to establish this time is to look at your reception and/or caterer final confirmation requirements. Typically, six weeks beforehand is a good estimate. Allowing four weeks for guests to respond is good etiquette both for your wedding vendors and your guests.

Formal Wedding Invitations Etiquette:

-Write full names, including middle names. Omit middle name in lieu of an initial.
-Spell out all wording on the invitation such as the hour, date and year.
-Use black ink and a script type font
-Envelope writing is typically typed or a calligraphist is used.

The outer envelope is addressed to the household recipient. Single guests should have their full name spelled, such as Ms. or Miss Jane Doe. Couples should read Mr. and Mrs. John Doe. The same applies for doctors, judges, clergy, or military guests.

Inner envelopes define who is invited. A singles’ name is spelled Miss Jane Doe and Guest. If you do not wish for them to bring a guest, simply write Miss Jane Doe. A couple spelling omits the first name and reads Mr. and Mrs. Doe. If any children living under the household are over the age of eighteen, they should receive their own invitation. If the children are minors, their names can be listed individually on the inner envelope.

Formal weddings should always include response cards with adequate pre-paid postage. This ensures the likelihood that your guests will respond. Consider putting an RSVP date to gently remind them that there are people involved in your wedding who need to receive a head count on time.

Casual Wedding Invitations Etiquette:

-Use the same outline as above for addressing invitations.
-Okay to abbreviate hour, date and year.

We have many choices of fonts available most of which can be viewed on any computer.

Click here to download our recommended fonts for weddings Wedding Invitations Script Styles

However, if you haven’t found what you’re looking for, we sell a CD which includes wording hymns and fonts to help you make your own wedding invitations. This CD has a lots of extra fonts and are just lovely for wedding invitations

There are plenty of fonts that can be downloaded for free as long they’re being used for personal use. We use 1001freefonts.com as they have a huge selection of traditional to contemporary fonts available.

Examples of modern wedding invitation fonts

For modern invitations, it’s better to choose a sans serif font. These fonts have letters that are open and clean, giving a contemporary feel.

Mix and match fonts

For something a little different, we mix and match our fonts.

The names of the bride and groom and the guest names are in a different font to the rest of the invitation. This really makes the names stand out and give a very fancy look.

Choosing your fonts

When you’re choosing a font, consider the following

1. Consider design elements – proportions, size, background colour, foreground colours and line spacing will work differently with each font. Also, once your font is in, how does it affect the rest of your design?
2. Think about the materials you’re using. Try to match the font to your style of invitation and the materials you’re using.
3. Consider your personality, taste and the theme of your wedding. Does it work with these elements? Does it help you create the ambience you’re looking for?

So, there is no need to choose the first thing that comes to hand– your wedding invitation fonts need a bit more thought. Not only is the style of font critical but it sets the tone for your special day and will also make wedding invitation look complete.-Choose fun colours or funky fonts consistent with your theme.
-handwrite your invitations or use a similar font to address the envelopes.
-put an RSVP email address and phone number.

Maintain two on-going lists as your response cards come in. This will help you keep track of who is coming and give you an easy reference for your vendors.

Free Wedding Fonts available Online