Wedding Invitation Etiquette

Wedding planning is full of stressful moments. Once those invitations are dropped off at the post office – thing are real! You’re excited and nervous and you want this to be the perfect first impression – and that starts with etiquette!

I’m assuming most of us didn’t attend charm school as kids to learn all the ins and outs of etiquette. And for most people, a wedding is the first formal affair you’re hosting.

So before those invitations hit the mail, take some time to double check your wedding invitation etiquette.

Proper wedding invitation etiquette helps you honors traditions and pay respect your guests.

Here’s a look at the top three wedding invitation etiquette questions we get.

Who should receive a wedding invitation?
Nailing down your guest list can be one of the hardest parts of the process. Obviously, much of this will depend on your budget and the venue. But as a general rule of thumb, be consistent! If Uncle Larry and Aunt Louise are getting an invite to your wedding, then all your aunts and uncles should be included. Adult children (even if they are still living at home) should also receive their own invitation. Yes, that might mean you’re mailing two wedding invitations to the same address.

What names go on the invitation?
Well, for starters…the couple! That’s an obvious one (at least I hope it’s obvious to you!). Keep in mind that you’ll need to include your last name somewhere on the invitation – you can’t just be Madonna. Beyond that, it depends on your situation. If parents are contributing to the wedding, you should consider (and at least talk to them) about listing them as the host.

Can I Include My Gift Registry?
Nope. Sorry – but that is a big no-no in the wedding world. That said, you CAN include your website which just might so happen to have a link to your registry on it.

I’m no etiquette expert, and I’m not one to judge. As with everything, my job is to advise you. At the end of the day, these are your invitations so I’m happy to do whatever you’d like.