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The right wording can make or break your invitation. Phrasing can help set the party's tone and level of formality for your guests -- even before the event begins. Here are a few basic guidelines:
FormalOn the invite, the host and/or hostess usually "requests the honour of your [the guests'] presence at _______________ [insert event name]" followed by the day of the week, date and the month spelled out, followed by the time and the place (e.g. ""Sunday, the first of January/ two thousand and nine/ at half after eight o'clock/ Montcliff Manor/ Sonoma, California")
Keep in mind that formal invitations are almost exclusively printed on ivory, cream or white paper that is approximately 5.5" x 7.5" (either folded or as a single sheet).
Engraved or raised print is the best choice with the formal invitations, typically written in an antique typeface.
Semi-FormalMore casual invitations do not have to adhere to a strict writing style. They may be printed in a variety of ways on bordered or patterned paper, and size of the paper can vary as well.
When creating a semiformal invitation, incorporate the event's theme to get guests excited. Use ink that matches the party décor's color theme, or pick stationary with a pretty border related to the event -- i.e. pumpkins for a Halloween party, fireworks for the Fourth of July, engagement rings for a bridal shower and grill utensils or burgers for a barbeque.
HandwrittenThe two most important elements with handwritten invitations are the stationary and the lettering.
Make sure to choose beautiful stationary that really pops, and either write very neatly or hire someone with excellent penmanship to write the text you've chosen.
Keep in mind that formal invitations are almost exclusively printed on ivory, cream or white paper that is approximately 5.5" x 7.5" (either folded or as a single sheet).
Engraved or raised print is the best choice with the formal invitations, typically written in an antique typeface.
Semi-FormalMore casual invitations do not have to adhere to a strict writing style. They may be printed in a variety of ways on bordered or patterned paper, and size of the paper can vary as well.
When creating a semiformal invitation, incorporate the event's theme to get guests excited. Use ink that matches the party décor's color theme, or pick stationary with a pretty border related to the event -- i.e. pumpkins for a Halloween party, fireworks for the Fourth of July, engagement rings for a bridal shower and grill utensils or burgers for a barbeque.
HandwrittenThe two most important elements with handwritten invitations are the stationary and the lettering.
Make sure to choose beautiful stationary that really pops, and either write very neatly or hire someone with excellent penmanship to write the text you've chosen.
Birthday Party
Themes: Birthday
Barbeque...
Themes: Birthday
Barbeque...
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