XP Help with invite mistake

[Deleted User] · June 2013

Long story short...
A mistake was made and the location and time was not put on our invitations, hint, it was not the invitation peoples fault. We are doing damage control and trying to avoid a whole reprint. The ceremony and reception are fairly informal and casual. Can we enclose an insert with map on one side and "join us for dinner and ceremony at 5:30 at location" on the other side? The insert would be very similar looking to the RSVP cards.
If the answer is yes, how do we word dinner at 5:30, ceremony to follow? Do we put a ceremony time?
You have free reign to make fun of me.

misssunshine17 · June 2013

An insert is fine. I would also create a wedding website, list the info and put that on the card.

MyNameIsNot · June 2013

I would just hide it by using a directions/map card. It sounds like ceremony and reception are at the same venue, so that helps.

Is your ceremony after dinner? If so, I would include a ceremony time. People won't be expecting that and will be confused.

RebeccaB88 · June 2013

I agree with the insert too. And I won't make fun of you, things happen.

[Deleted User] · June 2013

Insert it is, thank you!
The ceremony is after dinner. Dinner will be at 5:30, ceremony about 6:30. Any ideas on how to word that?

ootmother3 · June 2013

Honestly, I would have the invitations redone, even if you have to use a cheapo vendor

ROBINRENE5 · June 2013

The insert card would get the job done, but I would redo the invitations to include the information on actual invite.

hordol · June 2013

Just do an insert and put it on your website. Anyone with mild intelligence should be able to figure it out.

Not the end of the world, don't worry!

loca4pook · June 2013

I would re-do...if no time or no money, I guess an insert would be okay....sometimes when you call acompany admitting your mistake, they may discount your next order...it certainly can't hurt..don't try to blame them, own the mistake

jcrmc · June 2013

I think an insert would be just fine. I used Vistprint for my STDs, invites, RSVP cards and our wedding programs...misprints are 100% customers fault as they have you double check EVERYTHING and then sign off on the final print. I managed to upload the wrong image (did it on PS) for the program and ended up having to reorder all of them. In retrospect, it was a good thing, as the first order came with the borders not printed properly and I changed some of the wording to make it easier to read.

To sum up, I think an insert would be just fine

Kate61487 · June 2013

I think an insert would be okay, but would personally probably re-print them.

Out of curiosity - what DID the invitation say? I mean; besides the bride and groom's names location and time are pretty much the only other details.... Knowing what the invitation already says will help us suggest wording for the insert.

[Deleted User] · June 2013

"You have believed in us, loved us and encouraged us. We invite you to join us as we exchange vows and celebrate the beginning of our lives together." Our names. September 13, 2013, Portland, Oregon.
We were going to go back and add the venue once we had secured it and the time once we talked to the caterer but the gun got jumped and they were ordered.

tiny speck · June 2013

mauraacro said:

"You have believed in us, loved us and encouraged us. We invite you to join us as we exchange vows and celebrate the beginning of our lives together." Our names. September 13, 2013, Portland, Oregon.
We were going to go back and add the venue once we had secured it and the time once we talked to the caterer but the gun got jumped and they were ordered.

See, now that sounds like it was the invitation vendor's mistake, not yours (although I probably wouldn't have contacted a vendor without having all the details ready to go). If you didn't want them ordered until you had come back with the venue information, I would get them reprinted at the vendor's expense. Unless there is something else to the story, I don't see how this isn't their fault.

[Deleted User] · June 2013

Okay, I changed my mind, I don't think an insert is bad but I am going to redo the invites, thanks for the help!
How do I word dinner at 5:30, ceremony to follow? I am either over analyzing or it looks choppy and weird. I thought at one time I saw it on The Knot but I have searched all over and can't find it.

nda_roxybabe · June 2013

OOT?!

southernbelle0915 · June 2013

mauraacro said:

Okay, I changed my mind, I don't think an insert is bad but I am going to redo the invites, thanks for the help!
How do I word dinner at 5:30, ceremony to follow? I am either over analyzing or it looks choppy and weird. I thought at one time I saw it on The Knot but I have searched all over and can't find it.

I'm confused, are you having the reception before the ceremony?

Kate61487 · June 2013

Okay so as I sit here trying to figure out a wording for this I'm honestly thinking I would put the date and location on the main invite but leave off the time and then do a reception card saying "Please join us for dinner before the ceremony at 5:30". B/c if you put the ceremony time on the invitation (say; 7:00) you risk people missing the dinner b/c they don't pay attention. But if you put 5:30 on the invitation and then say "join us for dinner before the ceremony" people might think they're supposed to be there before 5:30, KWIM?

Given that - I'm thinking maybe don't re-print. Just do an insert with:

"Please join us for dinner at 5:30pm

Such-and-Such Banquet Hall
123 Main St.
Portland, OR

The ceremony will follow"

But perhaps one of the invitation gurus has a better suggestion....

[Deleted User] · June 2013

Good point Kate, I would probably be that person! Dinner is before the ceremony but we will have a reception with a more limited dinner buffet (if people are late or just want more food) and plenty of dessert after the ceremony. Everyone is invited to everything. Everything is in the same location.

[Deleted User] · June 2013

I'm just curious, why are you doing it in this order?

southernbelle0915 · June 2013

I'm all about unique weddings, but I'm really confused by this order of events. If there's not a good reason for this (wanting to get married at sunset, etc.), is it possible to change the order back to something more conventional? I only suggest this because of the potential confusion of your guests.

If the order is non-negotiable, I think wording it something like your original wording and then, "Please join us for dinner at 5:30pm. Wedding ceremony and dancing/reception/cocktails/celebration to follow." Since it's unconventional, you just need to make it super clear so people know what to do.

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