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Invitation Styles

Knottie09104990Knottie09104990 member
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My invitations are folded, but they only have writing on the front and nothing on the inside. I have been told this is a more formal style of invitation. However, my wedding is not that formal. Will people have the wrong impression? They are a classic style: Ivory, no designs, but the writing is in navy. Help!! I want to make sure before I finalize the order!
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Re: Invitation Styles

  • CMGragainCMGragain member
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    edited February 2015
    Please show us your wording!

    Generally, the formality of a wedding is indicated by the style of the invitation, not the wording.  Classic wording usually works best, though alternative wording may be acceptable IF it does the job.  Most often it doesn't.

    I love plain white or ecru invitations, but they do convey a sense of formality.
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  • LtPowersLtPowers member
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    I was under the impression that single-page invitations are more formal than folded cards.


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  • Junebug2015Junebug2015 member
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    I'm not an invites expert, but you could use a less formal font if you feel like the style is a little mismatched with your wedding.
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  • weddingcactusweddingcactus member
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    Are there any good resources to help design invitations that meet the formality of the event? I'm similarly confused about how to know what makes an invitation "formal" vs less formal.
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  • CMGragainCMGragain member
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    edited February 2015
    Formal invitation = heavy white or ecru paper with raised or engraved printing

    Less formal invitation = lots of color and designs.

    There is no difference in the wording.  Traditional wording is explained in the sticky at the top of this forum.  Non-traditional wording is OK as long as it clearly states who, what, when and where.  Phrases like "celebration of marriage" are too vague.
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  • LtPowersLtPowers member
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    CMGragain said:
    Formal invitation = heavy white or ecru paper with raised or engraved printing

    Less formal invitation = lots of color and designs.

    There is no difference in the wording.  Traditional wording is explained in the sticky at the top of this forum.  Non-traditional wording is OK as long as it clearly states who, what, when and where.  Phrases like "celebration of marriage" are too vague.
    Good advice, but I would have to question whether non-traditional wording would comport with formal invitations. ISTM that formal invitations should probably hew as closely as possible to the traditional wording (barring, of course, personal notes of invitation hand-written to recipients).


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  • CMGragainCMGragain member
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    LtPowers said:
    CMGragain said:
    Formal invitation = heavy white or ecru paper with raised or engraved printing

    Less formal invitation = lots of color and designs.

    There is no difference in the wording.  Traditional wording is explained in the sticky at the top of this forum.  Non-traditional wording is OK as long as it clearly states who, what, when and where.  Phrases like "celebration of marriage" are too vague.
    Good advice, but I would have to question whether non-traditional wording would comport with formal invitations. ISTM that formal invitations should probably hew as closely as possible to the traditional wording (barring, of course, personal notes of invitation hand-written to recipients).


    Powers  &8^]

    You all know I prefer traditional wording!  It gets the job done, straight to the point, with no ambiguity.  However, there are some brides who think they need non-traditional wordiing.  I've never understood why.
    Too bad that @Knottie09104990 hasn't posted her text.


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