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july5bride Posted: Dec 22, 2002 04:17 PM+

july5bride MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 300 WEDDING DATE: Jul 05, 2003

Posted: Dec 22, 2002 04:17 PM

Invitation wording

Ok - I am in the process of deciding on the wording of our invites. We are not getting married in the church, we are getting married outside ... are we not supposed to use 'honor of your presence'? What other wording can I use b/c everything else I see I don't really like, such as:
mr and mrs X
invite you to share in their joy
or
mr and mrs x
request the pleasure of your company

These seem to casual for me b/c even though the wedding is outside, it is still a Saturday night. Any suggestions? Thanks!

octobergirl Posted: Dec 22, 2002 04:20 PM+

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Posted: Dec 22, 2002 04:20 PM

Re: Invitation wording

Whats wrong with using 'honor of your presence'?

lilmrs Posted: Dec 22, 2002 04:38 PM+

lilmrs MEMBER SINCE: 5/02 TOTAL POSTS : 12030 WEDDING DATE: May 17, 2003

Posted: Dec 22, 2002 04:38 PM

Re: Invitation wording

I was thinking the same thing, why can't you use that?

jlf41 Posted: Dec 22, 2002 05:10 PM+

jlf41 MEMBER SINCE: 1/02 TOTAL POSTS : 1006 WEDDING DATE: Mar 29, 2003

Posted: Dec 22, 2002 05:10 PM

Re: Invitation wording

After much debate, we are using- invite you to share in the celebration of their marriage. I just thought it sounded less formal and more our style.

july5bride Posted: Dec 22, 2002 06:44 PM+

july5bride MEMBER SINCE: 8/02 TOTAL POSTS : 300 WEDDING DATE: Jul 05, 2003

Posted: Dec 22, 2002 06:44 PM

Re: Invitation wording

I read somewhere that the phrase 'honor of your presence' is reserved for weddings taking place in a house of worship. Is this not true? I like honor of your presence the best but I didn't know if it was appropriate.

octobergirl Posted: Dec 22, 2002 06:46 PM+

octobergirl MEMBER SINCE: 1/02 TOTAL POSTS : 945 WEDDING DATE: Oct 13, 2002

Posted: Dec 22, 2002 06:46 PM

Re: Invitation wording

Well if thats the case, then I messed up! We used that phrase AND got married at our reception hall!! I say go with what you like. There are times when you have to throw away the etiquette books and do what YOU want to do!!!!!!