FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS
In years past the invitation was a formal document that followed a strict formula in terms of its appearance and wording. Today, many couples still choose the classic invitation for their event. A variety of choices, however, are available and appropriate. For most guests the invitation is the first indication of the formality of the wedding. Yours should reflect your personality as well as the wedding style both in presentation and phrasing. Therefore, the following guidelines are meant to be just that, and not to be interpreted as strict rules.