You should purchase the invites once you have both the reception and ceremony locations confirmed. It is important to include the start time for your reception in-case there is an extended time gap between the ceremony and reception. This is common due to the time involved with driving between the two locations.
There is a small variance in pricing when browsing the different styles, this cost will fluctuate from vendor to vendor. It is typical to pay a 50% retainer to place an order, with the outstanding balance to be paid when delivered. Try to order 5% more invites for situations with last minute guests or mistakes.
How to Write Wedding Invitations
When placing the order for your invites, formally recognize the people giving the wedding. The standard is the full name of the couple, with their date, time and ceremony site address. Are you searching for an example of how to write wedding invitations? Check out our advice below:
If the wedding is given by your mother & father:
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy K. Gregor
request the honor of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Sarah Gregor
to
Jeffery Scott Bradley
(etc.)
If the wedding is given by you and the groom:
Sarah Gregor
and Jeffery Scott Bradley
request the honor of your presence
at their marriage
(etc.)
If the wedding is given by your mother, and your father is deceased,
Mrs. Timothy K. Gregor
requests the honor of your presence
at the marriage of her daughter
Sarah Gregor
(etc.)
If your mother has remarried, use her present husband