NEW ETIQUETTE GUIDE!

Wedding Etiquette How to Word Your Wedding Invitations

Invitation wording for wedding invitations, wedding announcements, save the dates and elegant parties!

You are welcome to copy and paste, any of the text below, into an email file and send to Michelle Mospens at My Personal Artist for your invites. Or paste onto your personal computer for your personal use if you purchased one of Michelle's do-it-yourself kits. Enjoy!

Invitaton etiquette & wording basics ...

"Hello Michelle...
I was visiting your website which I found very helpful. I found some wording I could use but need your help with some additional wording.
What do you say...or better yet how can you tactfully say on the invitation that you don't want gifts but would prefer monetary gifts instead? Do you have any examples of wording you could share?
Thank you so much for your assistance...
Bertha"

Michelle's answer: "According to Peggy Post, wedding invitation etiquette: registry and gift giving information is spread by word of mouth or can be given by
inserting into a shower invitation. This information should NEVER grace the wedding invitation. This puts to much emphasis on the gift and not the guest attending which is the most important part of your inviting and hoping the guest can actually attend. Inserting such information can be a turn off for your friends and family. Gifts are the guests choice. My opinion...have registry details in your shower invite. This will spread the word. Have your parent(s), sister(s), brother(s), bridesmaids spread the word. ALSO tell a talkative relative, she/he will spread the word quickly."

Details, details, details...

Invitation Text
According to Emily Post the most correct and common form is:
Doctor and Mrs. Donald Smith
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Lillian Marie
to
Mr. Austin John Parker
Saturday, the first of March
at twelve o'clock
St. Paul's Church

R.S.V.P.

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To both the wedding ceremony and reception:
Doctor and Mrs. Donald Smith
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Lillian Marie
to
Mr. Austin John Parker
Saturday, the first of March
at three o'clock
St. Paul's Church
Ridgeview, New York
and afterward at the reception
Two Springview Lane

R.S.V.P.

More common invitation text used today is shown below.

Feel free to write your own.
Here is what you need:
1. An opening sentence
2. Your name
and
3. Fiancé's name
4. An action sentence
5. The wedding date
6. Year
7. Time
8. Place
9. Address to place

Reply Text
Etiquette suggests NOT using a reply card.
Your guests are supposed to hand write their reply to you in letter form. I must tell you I have yet to do a stationery package without a reply card. Meaning reply cards are 100% of the time used.

If you choose to use a reply card. There are many ways to do this. Would you like to offer a food choice for your guests to add a number to?

For instance if you are serving beef and fish, you can write in detail what kind of beef and fish you are offering your guests. They can then add their quantity needed of the specific
food they would like to have. Following is only one example of reply card text:

The favour of a reply is requested
before December 18, 2009

M______________________
____ persons will attend
____ Filet Mignon ____ Island Snapper

Here is another example when food is not
an issue.

Kindly respond by
August 1, 2009

M______________________

___persons will attend

Reception Text
You can choose to incorporate you reception information on your invitation if it is in the same location as your wedding. You can include it in the center under your invitation text. For example:
A perfect shell is a gift from the sea
as beautiful and unique
as our love is meant to be
Please join us as we
Amy Michelle Jacob
and
Tom Michael Laten
join our lives in marriage
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
The Beach Club
Sea Drive, Terryville, Florida

Reception following ceremony

If the reception is at a different location than your ceremony you could use a separate card indicating where the reception is. Sample text used for a reception card following:

Reception
Immediately following the Ceremony
Knolls Country Club
Lake Forest
The favour of a reply is requested
Lakeside Drive, Lake Forest, Illinois

If you haven't already bought Emily Post on Weddings book, you may consider it. Even if you do not "go by the book" it is contains a wealth of information that is very helpful. And how lovely to be tactful.

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Wonderful extras...

Love knows no limit to its endurance no end to its trust, Love still stands when all else has fallen
I Corinthians 13:7-8

And now abideth
Faith, Hope, Love, all three
and the greatest of these
is Love
I Corinthians 13:13

This is My commandment
that you love one another
as I have loved you
John 15:12

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MOST popular reply card text options...

We look forward to celebrating with you!
Please respond by August 31, 2009.
Name(s)___________________
_____persons will attend

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We look forward to seeing you in Makena...
Please respond on or before June 29, 2009
M_______________________
_____Wouldn’t miss it! Number attending_____
_____Not able to make it, but we’ll be thinking of you...

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The favour of a reply is requested
before September 28, 2009
M___________________
_____number of persons will attend
_____not able to attend

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The favour of reply is requested
on or before August 3, 2009
M___________________
_____persons will not attend
____Filet Mignon ____Grilled Filet of Salmon

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Please reply by August 6, 2009
M___________________
____number attending
A special note for Carrie and Josh:

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Please respond on or before
July 9, 2009
M___________________
____wouldn’t miss it
____can’t make it
A special note for Carrie and Toby:

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The favour of a reply is requested by
May 1, 2009
M___________________
____persons will attend
____not able to attend

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We look forward to
celebrating with you!
Kindly respond on or before
July 12, 2009
M___________________
____Accepts ____Regrets

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FYI ~ The reply card return address contains the bride’s parents names if they are paying for the wedding.

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More reply card text options...

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Kindly respond on or before
August 1, 2009

M______________________

___Accepts _____Regrets
____Beef __Chicken

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Please respond on or before
August 1, 2009

M______________________

___persons will attend
____Beef __Chicken

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Kindly respond by August 1, 2009

M______________________

___persons will attend

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The favour of a reply is requested before August 1, 2009

M______________________

___will attend

___not able to attend

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FYI ~ 30% of brides who work with Michelle, add food choices to their reply cards.

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Save the date card text options...

Times are busy and calendars are full
Jennifer Lynn Kindblom
and
Thomas James Phillips
want you to know
they are planning their wedding for
December 6, 2009
in Akron, Ohio

Invitation to follow

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Please Save the Date!
We will be getting married
on November 6, 2009
Invitation and details to follow

Karen St. John and Derek Stewart

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Tom and Ann St. John
look forward to celebrating with you
at their daughter's wedding
on June 7, 2009
Massillon, Ohio

Invitation and weekend itinerary to follow

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Save the Date
of June 5, 2009
to celebrate the marriage uniting
Lauren Thompson and Dan Miller

Invitation to follow

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Please reserve the date of
August 9, 2009
for our wedding
Invitation and details will follow

Christen Parker
and
Steve Harris

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Save the Date
May 3, 2009
to share in the joy of
Joann Mia Fortney
and
Jonathon Grant Edwards
as they are married
Invitation to follow

Pamela and Timothy Fortney

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A romantic affair...
something special is in the air!
Kindly save the date for
a tropical marriage celebration uniting
Joyce Eva Boyd
and
Grant Michael Beacker
on October 9, 2010
Charlotte, North Carolina
Invitation will follow

David and Becky Boyd

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It's written in the stars
that they were meant to be...
So write it on your calendar
there's going to be a party!
Save the date for
May 8, 2008
for the marriage of
Sheila Elizabeth
and
Mr. Todd Edward Parsons
Invitation and details to follow

John and Deborah Bauman

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Thank you card text options...

Printed on the front of the card. Etiquette suggests you HAND WRITE your thank you note inside.

Thank you...

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Thank you!

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Mahalo!

(Hawaiian - Thank you)

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Mahalo Nui Loa

(Hawaiian - Thank you very much)

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Melissa and John Waters

(some brides prefer to send informal cards, cards with their names on the front, as their thank you card. shown here)

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Invitaton text options...

Together with their parents
Lisa Shannon
and
Scott Thomas
request the honour of your presence
at their marriage
on Saturday, the ninth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
St. Paul's Church
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Because you have shared in their lives
by your friendship and love
you are invited to share
with our daughter, Jennifer Cathryn
and Jason Fredrick Capp
when they exchange marriage vows
and begin their new life together
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
St. Lukes Church

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Johnson

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A perfect shell is a gift from the sea
as beautiful and unique
as our love is meant to be
Please join us as we
Amy Michelle Jacob
and
Tom Michael Laten
join our lives in marriage
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
St. John's Church
Sea Drive, Terryville, Florida

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As unique as a seashell
as deep as the sea
As eternal as the waves
our love is meant to be
It is with joy that we,
Tiffany Renee
and
Jon Thomas Williams
invite you to share
in our happiness
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
St. John's Church
Sea Drive, Terryville, Florida

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Lisa Katie Johnson
and
Jacob Tom Lucas
have chosen the first day
of their new life together
as Saturday, the ninth of August
two thousand and nine
You are invited to share in their joy
as they exchange marriage vows
at four o'clock
St. Paul's Church
Massillon, Ohio

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Two lives, two hearts
joined together in friendship
united forever in love.
It is with joy that we,
Kelley Joy Herrington
and
Keith Jonathon Patterson
invite you to share
in a celebration of love
as we exchange our marriage vows
on Saturday, the third of May
two thousand and nine
at two o'clock in the afternoon
St. Timothy's Church
345 West Street
Johnsville, Idaho

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FYI ~ 95% of the time the location of the wedding, city and state are added to the invite, not the street address.

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The pleasure of your company
is requested at the marriage of
Melissa Eva Campbell
to
Brandon Luke Bosse
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and one
at four o'clock
St. John's Church
Sea Drive, Terryville, Florida

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Because you have shared in our lives
by your friendship and love, we
Maria Renee John
and
Eric Michael Dora
together with our parents
invite you to share
the beginning of our new life together
when we exchange marriage vows
on Saturday, the fourth of November
Two thousand and one
at one o'clock in the afternoon
St. Luke's Church
180 Pine Street
Green, Ohio

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Desiring God's will for their lives
and believing that includes each other
Rebecca Kate Smith
and
John James Wright
together with their parents
invite you to share their joy
as they are united in the Lord Jesus Christ
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
St. Paul's Church
Canton, Ohio

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In the spirit of peace and joy
this holiday season
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Jacob
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Michelle Amy
to
Michael John Carpenter
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
St. Paul's Church
Lucas, North Dakota

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The miracle of Christmas
and the magic of true love
bring joy to our lives . . .
You are invited to share our joy
as we exchange marriage vows
on Saturday, the fourteenth of December
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
Ivy Church
7655 Surewood Street
Shurne, Texas
Lilly Faith Gopkins
and
Luke Jonathon Chancer
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Love is the most precious flower
in the Father's garden of life
Please join us as we,
Amy Renee Gardner
and
Jonathon Tylor Rose
begin our new life together
growing in Christ's love
The ceremony will take place
on Saturday, the fourteenth of December
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
The Garden Chapel
Sherwood, Virginia

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We will walk side-by-side
hand-in-hand . . . forever
Mr. and Mrs. John Rakira
request the honour of your presence
at the marriage of their daughter
Amy Cathryn
to
John Fredrick Toope
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at one o'clock
St. Timothy's Church
Johnsville, Idaho

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To everything there is a season
a time and a purpose
Katie Amy Johns
and
Jacob Michael Courier
invite you to share with them
a day of happy beginnings
when they will be united in marriage
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
St. Mary's Church
Markee, Iowa

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The most joyous of occasions
is the union of man and woman
in celebration of life . . .
Amy Joy
and
Michael John
will vow their lives to one another forever
on Saturday, the fourth of August
Two thousand and one
Mr. and Mrs. Tim Baker
and
Mr. and Mrs. Ted John Retrey
invite you to join with them in asking
God's blessing upon this holy union
at four o'clock
St. Paul's Church
St. John's Bay, Michigan

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Like a butterfly in a summer breeze,
our hearts are uplifted by love
It is with joy that we,
Nikole Marie Gardner
and
Joseph Henry Catepiler
pledge our love as one
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
St. Paul's Church
Massillon, Ohio

You are invited to share
this day of happy beginnings

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Love fluttered into our hearts
Katelyn Ann Moore
and
Jason Eric Rich

request the honour of your presence
at their marriage
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and one
at five o'clock
St. Paul's Church

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Just like a page out of a fairy tale
the storybook romance comes true . . .
Angelique Renee Edwards
and
James Griffith Anthony
invite you to share in the joy
when they exchange marriage vows
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
St. Timothy's Church
Markee, Iowa

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We invite you to be with us
as we begin our new life together
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
St. Paul's Church
Massillon, Ohio

If you are unable to attend,
we ask your presence
in thought and in prayer
Amy Michelle Judla
and
John Michael Carpenter

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As autumn leaves
turn their brilliant hue
two lovers will join and say I do

Maria Katie and
John Thomas Luke
will be joined together in a holy union
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
St. Paul's Church
Pine Valley, North Dakota
We joyfully ask you to share
in this celebration of life
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Spas

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"Two-Stepping" our way
into a new life...
the dance will begin
for a husband and wife.

Please join us,
Heather Renee Warner

and

Jon Austin Phillips
when we get married on
Saturday, the tenth of May
at four o'clock
The Garden Chapel
Las Vegas, Nevada
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Years ago when they were young
two lovers were brought
together as one.
Now and forever, partners in life
under palm trees swaying, they'll
be husband and wife.

Alexa and John
look forward to sharing with you
the sun, the sea and the
memories of their wedding ceremony.

Saturday, the eighth of May

two thousand and nine

at five o'clock

The Royal Bahamian Resort.
Cable Beach, Bahamas

Sunset reception following ceremony

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This day I will marry my best friend, the one I laugh with, live for, love
Jennifer Kate Hark
daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Hark
and
John James Court
son of
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth John Court
hope that you will join in this celebration
on Saturday, fourth of August
two thousand and niine
at four o'clock
St. Mary's Church
Akron, Ohio

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The petals of a daisy
are symbolic of the way
that our love grows more and more
with each and every day

Please join us
on our wedding day!
on Saturday, the fourth of August
two thousand and nine
at four o'clock
St. Lukes Church

Courtney
and
William

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Fun sayings for beach wedding!

It's a Shore Thing...We're Getting Married

Together, we wrote our names in the sand and the waves washed them away, so we will write them in our hearts and there they will stay.

To love and to be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.

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Love quotes!

I love you
Not only for what you are,
But for what I am
When I am with you.

I love you
Not only for what
You have made of yourself,
But for what
You are making of me.

I love you
For the part of me
That you bring out.
Roy Croft

 

Come live with me, and be my love, And we will some new pleasures prove Of golden sands, and crystal brooks, With silken lines, and silver hooks.
-John Donne

Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.' Mature love says 'I need you because I love you.'
-Erich Fromm

Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired.
-Robert Frost

Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit.
-Kahlil Gibran

In true love the smallest distance is too great, and the greatest distance can be bridged.
-Hans Nouwens

Can miles truly separate you from friends... If you want to be with someone you love, aren't you already there?
-Richard Bach

Love is life and if you miss love, you miss life.
-Leo Buscaglia

Hawaiian phrases...

I HO'OKAHI KAHI KE ALOHA.
Be one in love.

O KE ALOHA KA 'IU
Love is paradise

E LEI KAU, E LEI HO'OILO I KE ALOHA
Love is worn like a wreath through
the summers and winters; love is everlasting

HO'OKAHI MAKAMAKA O KO ALOHA
Our love begins the union of our life together

UA OLA LOKO I KE ALOHA.
Love gives life within.

Nau ko`u aloha
My love is yours

Na'u `oe
You're mine

Nou No Ka `I`ini
I desire you

'O Ku'u Aloha No 'Oe
You are indeed my love

O Wau Me Oe Kealoha A O Oe Kealoha Me Ia'a
I am my beloveds' and my beloved is mine

Pili Olua E, Moku Ka Pawa O Ke Ao
You two are now one, the darkness is past

Ua Ola Ae Nei Loko I Ko Aloha
Life is once more alive within me for my love of you

Ko Aloha Makamae E Ipo
Sweetheart you are so precious

Ko`u Aloha
My Love

Ku`u Lei
My beloved

Me Ke Aloha
With love

Me Ke Aloha Pumehana
With the warmth of my love

Mau Loa
Forever

Aloha Au Ia’oe
I Love You

Aloha No Au Ia 'Oe
I Truly Love You

Aloha Nui Loa
All my love

E Hookumu Maua Ka Hale Puni Maua Ohana Me Ka Pumehana A Me Ka Oiloli Kealoha
May we create a home that surrounds our family and friends with warmth, laughter and love.

E Hoomau Maua Kealoha
May our love last forever

Ia Iho Ke Aloha
To my love

Ka`u Ia E Lei A`e Nei La
I pledge my love to you alone

Ke Aloha ~ Beloved

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Announcement text...

We set sail
for a much needed vacation,
and we tied the knot
in a tropical destination!

Kristen Lynn Baker
and
Michael Jacob Myers
were married
November 2, 2009
Hawaii

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Paradise found

Walking on the beach together,
hand in hand we'll be forever.

Joyce Marie Lynx
and
David Lyle White
announce their marriage
October 6, 2009
Myrtle Beach

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Sea of Love . . .

As precious as the ocean's treasures;
too strong for anyone to measure;
two hearts, joined together,
sharing their lives forever.

Heather Elizabeth Waters
and
John Michael Starks
announce their marriage
October 6, 2009
at Myrtle Beach

We are at home at:
3465 S Arlington Rd, Akron OH
Phone: 330-606-8274

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Sea of Love . . .

As precious as the ocean's treasures,
too strong for anyone to measure.

BRIDE
and
GROOM
announce their marriage
DAY, YEAR
CITY, STATE

We are at home at:
ADDRESS

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We're hooked on each other

We cast our lines
into the sea of love,
and we both hooked a keeper!

BRIDE
and
GROOM

were married
DATE
LOCATION

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Making their friendship so true
after great times and happiness,
they've said "I do!"

Christine Eva Fortney
and
James Grant Walker
were married
on October 6, 2009
Canton, Ohio

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A Match Made
in Heaven!

With stars in their eyes
and love in their hearts,
Lilly Marie
and
NAME
were married on
DATE
at LOCATION

NAME & NAME are now at home
at ADDRESS

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Stephanie Lynn Gardner
and
Anthony Brett Michaels
have the honour of announcing
their marriage
on May 8, 2009
LOCATION
CITY, STATE

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Just Married!

Because you've shared in their lives
by your friendship and love, we are
very proud to share the happy news.
BRIDE
daughter of PARENTS
and
GROOM
son of PARENTS
were married in a small wedding
on DATE
LOCATION
CITY, STATE

BRIDE and GROOM now reside at
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE, ZIP

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"Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be . . ."
- Robert Browning

With great love
we joyfully announce
our marriage,
which took place
DATE
YEAR
at LOCATION
CITY, STATE

GROOM
and
BRIDE

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Announcement / Reception text options...

Kristen Russell and James Sabino
will be married on the seventeenth of August
at a private beach ceremony
in Key West, Florida
You are cordially invited
to join us upon our return for a
Caribbean-Style Wedding Celebration on Sunday, the twenty-fifth of August
two thousand and nine
at two o’clock
The Gazebo at The Waters Inn
Quincy, Massachusetts
Caribbean Casual Attire
Regrets only: (330) 606-8274
by August 10th

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Years ago when they were young
two lovers were brought together as one.
Now and forever, partners in life
under the palm trees swaying, they’ll
be husband and wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Scott Loller
are proud to announce the
marriage of their daughter
Jennifer Lynn
to
Harley Joseph Spangler
on Thursday, the fifth of September 2009
Island of Maui
An alternative card was used for the reception information:
To help us celebrate, please
join us for the reception
on September 21, 2009 at 6p.m.
Mason Residence
Chestertown, Maryland
(A reply card let the guests rsvp.)

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Words were spoken, amidst a soothing tide,
as paradise proclaimed,
two souls will forever be side by side.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Augustyn
cordially invite you to a Cocktail Reception
to celebrate the marriage of their daughter,
Rebecca Ann
to
Daniel Jude Styles

Sunday, the twenty-first of July
two thousand and nine
at three o’clock
Cabrillo Beach Yacht Club
San Pedro, California

A reply card was used for guest to rsvp:
We look forward to
celebrating with you!
Kindly respond on or before
July 12, 2009
M____________________
_____Accepts _____Regrets

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BRIDE
and
GROOM
are happy to announce
their marriage
on DAY
YEAR
CITY, STATE

Please join them
for a celebration
on DAY
YEAR
TIME
LOCATION
CITY, STATE

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We've Eloped!
for further details
you must attend a
Dinner celebration in our honor
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

NAMES

Mr. and Mrs. NAMES

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BRIDE
and
GROOM
together with their children
are happy to announce
their marriage
on DAY
YEAR
CITY, STATE

Please join them
for a celebration
on DAY
YEAR
TIME
LOCATION
CITY, STATE

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Rehearsal Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. James Mospens
request the honor of your company
at a Rehearsal Dinner
on the eve of the marriage of
BRIDE and GROOM
TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS
CITY, STATE

or

You are cordially invited to attend
a Rehearsal Dinner honoring
BRIDE
and
GROOM
on DATE
at TIME
ADDRESS
LOCATION
CITY, STATE

or

In the garden of love
They have found true happiness

You are cordially invited to a
Rehearsal Dinner for
NAME
and
NAME
on the eve of their marriage
DATE at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS

Mr. and Mrs. James Mospens

or

Mr. and Mrs. James Mospens
request the pleasure of your company
at a wedding rehearsal dinner for
NAME
and
NAME
to be held on
DATE
at TIME
LOCATION
ADDRESS

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Quotes in general...

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change and the courage to change the things I can.

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God only gives you as much as you can handle. -Unknown

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While being pregnant with my son I found the quote below. It touched me deeply. I posted the quote on my desk for me to see every day. After having my son the quote meant even more:

The decision to have a child is momentous. It is to decide forever after to have your heart go walking around outside your body.
- Elizabeth Stone

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"Carlyle rightly says, 'Blessed is he who has found his work.' I think a painter is happy because he is in harmony with nature as soon as he can express a little of what he sees. And that's a great thing; one knows what one has to do, there are subjects in abundance. If that work strives to bring peace, like that of Millet, then it is doubly stimulating--one is also less alone..."
- Vincent Van Gogh, Dear Theo

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The meaning of a word to me is not as exact as the meaning of a color.
- Georgia O'Keefe
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