In a remarriage or encore wedding, the couple is more mature and usually paying the wedding expenses rather than their parents. Therefore, the couple typically has more control and input into every decision, unlike their first wedding. phrase the encore wedding invitation is one aspect where differences between a first and an encore wedding are noticeable. Follow these steps to learn more.
Instructions
1. Decide whether to send invitations in the mail or to make phone calls to invite guests to the encore wedding. Phone calls are an appropriate and personal alternative when there are fewer than 50 guests. Ask wedding party participants and close family members to help make the phone calls.
2. Select an invitation that matches the couple's personal and wedding style. A castle and horse-drawn carriage invitation is suitable for a fairy tale themed wedding. Print invitations using an invitation kit found at an office supply store such as Office Depot.
3. Incorporate who is hosting the wedding, the location, date, time of day, city and state information into the invitation phrasing.
4. Include the phrasing "The Bride and Groom request the honor of our presence" along with the names of the wedding hosts in a formal invitation. For an encore wedding, the hosts may be the couple, the couple's parents, their children or any combination of these persons. A less formal invitation would say, "Please join Bride and Groom" or "Bride and Groom invite you to share their joy at their wedding." Several phrasing examples are available on the I Do Take Two website.
5. State whether gifts are appropriate. If most guests attended the first wedding, many couples request guests not give them gifts but make charitable donations to the couple's favorite charity.
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