What can I say instead of dinner and dancing?

Reception line If the reception will be at the same location as the ceremony, you can simply say, “Reception to follow” or “Dinner and dancing to follow.”

What is the proper etiquette for wedding invitation wording?

Traditionally the name of the bride always precedes the groom’s name. Formal invitations issued by the bride’s parents refer to her by her first and middle names, the groom by his full name and title; if the couple is hosting by themselves, their titles are optional.

What should not be included in a wedding invitation?

Phrases like “no children” or “adults only” should not be included on the invitation card; who is invited will be implied by the names on the envelope. You should also leave off registry information—family and members of the wedding party can spread the word when asked about it, or you can provide it on your website.

How do you invite someone to a wedding casually?

Just [name] and [name] Please join us for our wedding. With joy in our hearts, [name] and [name] invite you to share in the day of our celebration as we become husband and wife. Join us for a casual party to celebrate the love and marriage of [name] and [name].

How do you say wedding without saying wedding?

“We respectfully request no children under 16 at the reception.” “Although we love your little ones, this is an adult only affair.” “The bride and groom request that this be an adults-only reception.” “Please celebrate with us at an adults-only reception immediately following the ceremony.”

Do you put reception to follow on wedding invitations?

If your reception will be at the same location, indicate “reception to follow” to let guests know they don’t need to go anywhere else. If you’re having a reception at another location, you can either include it on the invitation or, more formally, print a reception card with the time and location.

How do you announce a dry wedding?

Word of mouth is typically the most tactful way to let guests know there won’t be alcohol at the wedding, especially if you want guests to know the choice is a religious or personal one.

Do the groom’s parents names go on the invitation?

It’s most traditional to include the names of the groom’s parents after the groom’s name.

What name goes first on a wedding invitation?

The name of the bride
The name of the bride always precedes the groom’s name. Formal invitations issued by the bride’s parents refer to her by her first and middle names, the groom by his full name and title; if the couple is hosting by themselves, their titles are optional.

How early is too early for wedding invitations?

As we stated above, anywhere from 8 weeks to 16 weeks before the wedding is an acceptable time to send invitations. Sending out invitations earlier may seem like a good idea to get planning done sooner, but ultimately it may make finalizing your guest list numbers more difficult.

Is it tacky to handwrite wedding invitations?

The address on a wedding invitation should be handwritten; printed labels are not appropriate (though calligraphy done by computer directly on the envelope is gaining popularity and acceptability).