An abused, unethical or abused choice of words can result to a misinterpretation or misunderstanding amongst the guests. Perfect wedding should define the wedding details accurately such as the date, venue, time, etc. Such things should be  indicated as in some cases guests tend to assume that once they get an invitation to a wedding, they are asked to attend both the official ceremony and reception.

In some cases however, you’ll find that the couple wish to have a very private wedding ceremony that involves only close family members and friends, hence guests are invited for the reception. To avoid any confusion, it’s advisable to state in writing in the wedding invitation the purpose, venue and time. Note that at other times, the wordings can vary based on particular circumstances that you as the wedding couple have no control over. Take an example of a paid for wedding.

In such a case, it’s only good manners to select words that will honor and acknowledge the concerned party. The words however should conform to the ethical standards whereby the feelings of all parties present should be put into consideration while coming up with the wordings. For example, if the bride’s parents are the ones who sponsored the wedding, the wordings on the invitation should clearly state that the brides parents wish to invite the guests to the said wedding.

Equally, the setting of the wedding ought to be factored in when coming up with wordings for wedding invitation. An informal wedding taking place at a home setting calls for an informal casual tone in the wordings. When all is said and done, all types of wordings will be ideal when coming up with wedding invitations as long as the words selected will conform to the standards that the society expects and of course as patterned by the inherent dignity of man. All in all, state the nitty gritty details of a wedding clearly lest the wedding invitation ends up losing its entire meaning.

Today however things have changed and wedding invitations aren’t the traditional understated cards that have been in use since time immemorial. The idea of a modern wedding invitation lies on the notion that the guests are part of the wedding and any forgotten (read neglected) details of the invitation should be an indication of how messy the plans were made. Thus, if you wish to have some tips on wedding invitations, the following are useful pointers:-

1. Every invitation should have a reply card – the main reason of sending out wedding invitations is to have a rough idea of the number of guests to be expected. Thus, with a reply card accompanying the invitation card, you will have a rough estimate of the number of guest to expect hence plan accordingly
2. Be specific on the invitation – while in many cases a wedding is a formal event, there are those instances that the couples prefer to hold an informal celebration hence its good to be specific on the kind of celebration the guests are being invited to. It’s also good to specify the dress code
3. Personalize the wedding invitations – this happens best in small weddings where only a few guests are invited. Normally, wedding invitations are quite expensive and thus you can decide to personalize the wedding invitations by making them personally.
4. For a more inventive look, have the wedding colors on the wedding invitation – while white is always the dominant wedding color that will never go out of style, the continuous change of technology has seen the innovation of new ideas hence its best to try out some other bright colors that will reflect yours and your partner’s personalities. The main thing is not to use a single color but a combination of different bright colors.
5. Select a design that will reflect yours and/or your partner’s taste or personality – initially, wedding invitation came in the rectangular shape adorned with flowers and laces and although it has proven to be an ideal design for many, the fact of the matter is it is lifeless and dull. You need to present to the guests the beauty of life that you both have decided to share and cherish forever. It’s therefore recommended to come up with a modern design adorned with chaste beauty.

Boiled down, a wedding invitation isn’t just a simple invitation that you send out in other occasions such as a victory or birthday party. These invitations are a formal way of inviting a special someone who you want to be part of this glorious moment that you share with your partner. As they say, wedding invitations aren’t mere papers but the breath of the marrying couple professing to the world how much they love each other, and want their guests to be witnesses of the same.