AHR and Save the Dates?

harr0610

First off, a thank you. I was so on the fence with DW vs traditional, and all you ladies convinced me DW was the way to go. So THANK YOU. Truly, you have no idea. I’m SO much happier since I gave up the big huge shebang wedding. Thank you for convincing me it is doable.  Next, my question. My stepmother is adamant we need STDs sent out for our AHR. Did anyone else do this? How did you word them?
 
I’m worried about people thinking it’s the actual WEDDING vs. just a reception. Personally, I think it’s not that important to send them out for what is essentially just a party, but she’s footing the bill for the entire AHR so she gets quite a bit of say. Any advice on how to make it clear that this is a party vs. a wedding on a relatively small piece of paper? I want to DIY but most are template-set for a wedding and I’m a little lost. Thanks!

Erinkathleen84

I had this same problem for my AHR...And I will say, even though it was clear on the STD that it was for the party back home, some guests still thought they were invited to our DW.

We put:
_________ & ___________ are going off to Costa Rica to get married !
Please join them to celebrate their union
July 20th, 2012
Raleigh, NC
Invitation to follow

breaness

Our Save the Date was similar. 

Brea & Steve are getting Maui'd on 10.10.11

Party with us 10.23.11 

Save the date.

kimmykupcakes

We sent them. There's pictures of them on my blog, Link below. We are calling it a wedding celebration instead of a reception to help ppl not be confused.