* Whether some guests are going to a wedding or not it is etiquette to send them a wedding invitation as some people are sentimental and will keep the invitation.
Write "Adults Only Ceremony and Reception" on the bottom of your wedding invite
It is proper etiquette to only invite people to the shower who will also be invited to the wedding. If the couple is having a private ceremony with only family, then only invite family to the shower. If they are eloping and not inviting anyone, it would be safest not to have a shower because those at the shower would be expecting a wedding invitation.
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a written invitation or a phone call would be acceptable and proper
what is the proper lineup of the wedding party on the wedding day who comes in when
No, it is not proper etiquette to send weddinginvitations by email if it is a large wedding. If you are having a small wedding and it's casual then you could send a card invitation by email.
yes.
Individual invitations would be nice. If everyone is invited, post the particulars in a common are and make a brief announcement, and ask people to RSVP by signing up.
Yes it is etiquette to have a bridal shower for a second wedding.
nand
I have not seen the phrase used in a wedding invitation, but in newspaper wedding announcements and in wedding programs (church bulletins). -Emee Wedding Consultant Portland, OR
The correct way to address a gift is "Mr. & Mrs. James Smith". The couple is already married so it is proper to address it this way.