What would you expect from these invitations?

KeepMovingOn · March 2014

http://shop.hobbylobby.com/products/white-and-gray-wedding-invitations-with-ribbon-814137/

If you got one of these invitations, what would you expect? The ceremony will be at 4:30 at a church with the reception being in an activity center (not a typical wedding venue). What would you wear? What would you expect the bridge/groom and bridal party to be wearing? What kind of food would you expect to be served?

I'm just trying to make sure that my invites match my formality.

mlg78 · March 2014

I'd wear typical wedding attire -- nice dress (nicer than church/work, but not "formal"). I'd expect typical wedding food whether a buffet or sit down. I'd expect an open bar. I'd expect the wedding party to be in formalwear. Does this answer your question?

KeepMovingOn · March 2014

Yes, thank you! That answers the question. I'm wondering what other people would think. The food will be a buffet, but we're not having an open bar. They're virtually unheard of in our area. We're hosting beer and wine. Is that a problem with the formality of the invitation? Also, our bridal party will be in cocktail-length dresses.

CMGragain · March 2014

The invitation is fine for any wedding. People know how to dress for a church wedding. Don't worry about it.
Be sure and check your wording with us before you print.

KeepMovingOn · March 2014

Thank you. I'm not worried about people not knowing how to dress. I'm worried about my invitations possibly conveying that people should expect more formality (plated meal and open bar, for example) than there actually will be. I don't want to offend anyone. I don't care if they happen to show up in jeans or a long, formal dress! I just don't want anyone to side-eye the formality of my event because my invitations might have implied something different.

And I will definitely post the wording here before I print. I know you're the expert at that @CMGragain!

mlg78 · March 2014

Could you do a signature drink? I still think the invitations are okay...

KeepMovingOn · March 2014

mlg78 said:

Could you do a signature drink? I still think the invitations are okay...

No we couldn't. It wouldn't fit in our budget and our venue only allows wine and beer.

Glad to hear that they're ok!

huskypuppy14 · March 2014

It's perfectly fine to only serve beer and wine. As long as your guests don't have to pay for drinks, you are good!

sheslikeasunburn · March 2014

Style-wise I think they are honestly a bit fancy for an activity center reception with a buffet/no open bar. Although they would be flat printed which typically indicates a less extravagant wedding.

i am torn and unhelpful :-)

vmj23 · March 2014

I think they are perfect for any wedding. The people will know where they are going, since the venue will be included. I would assume I was going to a normal wedding with a meal.

KatWAG · March 2014

I judge the formality of invites by the weight of the card stock, number of inserts and if its printed or letter press. Also, I think the more color on an invite, the less formal the event

doeydo · March 2014

They're pretty. I would wear my single pair of heels and a dress like this

and my FI would wear a suit, button down shirt, tie, and dress shoes. I would not expect a full open bar. I would, however, think that the wedding was going to be pretty formal but not overly formal or black tie. Would reading the name of the venue tell people plainly that it is at an activity center?

[Deleted User] · March 2014

KatWAG said:

I judge the formality of invites by the weight of the card stock, number of inserts and if its printed or letter press. Also, I think the more color on an invite, the less formal the event

This - and I think that from what you're describing, the invites are appropriate!!!

photokitty · March 2014

laurynm84 said:

It's perfectly fine to only serve beer and wine. As long as your guests don't have to pay for drinks, you are good!

And not have anything else available for purchase. Just have the beer and wine and nothing else and you'll be set

The invites are on par with my expectations and what you are planning.

theartistformerlyknownas · March 2014

I honestly think the invitations are a bit more formal than what you're saying is really the case... but I would probably take my cue from the venue in this case and dress less formal (i.e. sandals rather than heels, knit dress rather than silk, etc) and just assume you really liked the invitations.

KeepMovingOn · March 2014

Thank you all very much for your input. I was worried that they might be a bit too formal, but I'm having trouble finding any cheap (under or at $1 per set) ones that are less formal.

QueerFemme · March 2014

KeepMovingOn said:

Thank you all very much for your input. I was worried that they might be a bit too formal, but I'm having trouble finding any cheap (under or at $1 per set) ones that are less formal.

I do think they are a bit formal, but not crazy overly formal. Also, check with your venue to see if you can do a wine based signature drink. Our venue only allowed beer and wine also, so we did beer, wine, and two wine signature drinks. Red Sangria, and White wine, raspberry lemonade spritzer with fresh raspberries. And, gave people more liquor options without busting the bank.

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