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Invitation Wording

I am having an outdoor wedding at my parent's house. Guests will be parking at a nearby church and will be shuttled to the wedding location. Do I put the address of the wedding location (their house) on the wedding invitation? Should I put the parking location on a separate card rather than on the invitation itself?

Also, any help with the wording of this information would be appreciated. In addition, wording for advising guests that it is an outdoor so that they know what attire and shoes (lawn-friendly) to wear.

Thanks for your help. I have yet to find a question like this with an answer.

Re: Invitation Wording

  • Two separate cards: first is the wedding invitation and second is parking info. Never mention others' attire. Your wedding invitation location is something like these three lines: 123 Main Street, Somewhere, Ohio, In the Garden.
  • maegenr8 said:
    I am having an outdoor wedding at my parent's house. Guests will be parking at a nearby church and will be shuttled to the wedding location. Do I put the address of the wedding location (their house) on the wedding invitation? Should I put the parking location on a separate card rather than on the invitation itself?

    Also, any help with the wording of this information would be appreciated. In addition, wording for advising guests that it is an outdoor so that they know what attire and shoes (lawn-friendly) to wear.

    Thanks for your help. I have yet to find a question like this with an answer.
    I would also do what @NYCMercedes suggested: the invitation lists the event address, and include an insert with info about parking and the shuttle.

    Please do not list anything about attire on the invitation or in an insert.  If you have a wedding website, you can note on your website that the wedding will be outdoors, on grass, a tent will be provided, etc.  This lets guests know about the surroundings so they can make an informed choice about what to wear.  But it would be rude to say, "The dress code is garden chic" or "Please wear flat shoes" because then you're telling other adults how to dress themselves, which is not cool.
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  • Honestly, for a wedding at a private home, I'd assume everything would be outdoors, unless it's very very small and intimate.
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