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WEDDING INVITATION

Wedding Invitation Wording 1
~ Bride’s parents issuing the invitation ~

Janice & David Thompson (bride’s parents)
request the pleasure of the company of
Guest names
at the wedding of their daughter
Karen Eliza
to
Joseph David
son of Diana & George Goodes (groom’s parents)
Saturday 24^th October, 2009 at 3.30pm
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church
33 Howard Street, West Melbourne
with reception to follow at 6:00pm
The International of Brighton
81 Bay Street, Brighton

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Wedding Invitation Wording 2
~ Both parents issuing the invitation ~

Janice & David Thompson (bride’s parents)
together with
Diana & George Goodes (groom’s parents)
request the pleasure of the company of
Guest names
at the wedding of their children
Karen Eliza & Joseph David
Saturday 24^th October, 2009 at 3.30pm
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church
33 Howard Street, West Melbourne
with reception to follow at 6:00pm
The International of Brighton
81 Bay Street, Brighton

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Wedding Invitation Wording 3
~ Groom’s parents issuing the invitation ~

Diana & George Goodes (groom’s parents)
request the pleasure of the company of
Guest names
at the wedding of
Karen Eliza Thompson
to their son
Joseph David Goodes
Saturday 24^th October, 2009 at 3.30pm
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church
33 Howard Street, West Melbourne
with reception to follow at 6:00pm
The International of Brighton
81 Bay Street, Brighton

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Wedding Invitation Wording 4
~ Bride and groom together with parents issuing the invitation ~

Together with their parents
Miss Karen Eliza Thompson & Mr. Joseph David Goodes
request the pleasure of the company of
Guest names
at their wedding
Saturday 24^th October, 2009 at 3.30pm
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church
33 Howard Street, West Melbourne
with reception to follow at 6:00pm
The International of Brighton
81 Bay Street, Brighton

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Wedding Invitation Wording 5
~ Bride and groom issuing the invitation ~

Karen Eliza Thompson & Joseph David Goodes
request the pleasure of the company of
Guest names
at their wedding
Saturday 24^th October, 2009 at 3.30pm
St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Catholic Church
33 Howard Street, West Melbourne
with reception to follow at 6:00pm
The International of Brighton
81 Bay Street, Brighton

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Wedding Invitation Wording 6
~ Wording Etiquette for Deceased Parent(s) ~

It is customary to exclude deceased parents from the invitation as only actual hosts of the event should be mentioned.

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WEDDING REPLY

Wedding RSVP Wording 1

Reply for the wedding of
Karen & Joseph

Guest Names

________________________________________________

[ ] accept with pleasure
[ ] decline with regret
Please respond by Saturday, 10^th October, 2009
Dietary requirements

________________________________________________

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Wedding RSVP Wording 2

Reply for the wedding of
Karen & Joseph

Guest Names

________________________________________________

will / will not be attending

The favour of your reply is requested before
Saturday, 10^th October, 2009
Please advise of any dietary requirements.

________________________________________________

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Wedding RSVP Wording 3

Reply

Guest Names

________________________________________________

[ ] accept with pleasure [ ] decline with regret
the invitation to the wedding of
Karen & Joseph
No. Guests attending __________
Please reply before Saturday, 10^th October, 2009
Dietary requirements

________________________________________________

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THANK YOU

Thank You Wording 1

Thank you for helping to celebrate our wedding day with us.
Thanks also for your kind and generous gift.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Thank You Wording 2

Thank you for giving us a lasting memory of your kindness
and generosity on this, our wedding day.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Thank You Wording 3

Thank you for adding to the joyful spirit of our wedding
with your presence and lovely gift.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Thank You Wording 4

Our sincere thanks for all your good wishes
and lovely, thoughtful gift.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Thank You Wording 5

We thank you for your company, gift and good wishes
on the occasion of our wedding.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Thank You Wording 6

Thank you for taking part in our wedding day. We will fondly
remember your presence, kind gift and good wishes, always.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Thank You Wording 7

We sincerely thank you for your company, gift
and good wishes and for helping to make our wedding day
an occasion we will fondly remember.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Thank You Wording 8

Thank you for adding to the joyful spirit of our wedding
with your presence and lovely gift.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Thank You Wording 9

Thank you for your gifts, whether wrapped, spoken
or written, and for making our day a true celebration of our
heritage, faith and love.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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SAVE THE DATE

Save the Date Wording 1

Janice & David Thompson
together with
Diana & George Goodes
would be honoured if you held the date of
Saturday October 24^th October, 2009
for the wedding of their children
Karen & Joseph
in Melbourne

Formal invitation to follow

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Save the Date Wording 2

Please save the date of
Saturday October 24^th October, 2009
for our wedding in Melbourne

Formal invitation to follow
Karen & Joseph

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WISHING WELL

Wishing Well Wording 1

Soon you will hear our wedding bell,
as friends and family wish us well.

Our household thoughts are not brand new,
we have twice the things we need for two.

Since we have our share of dishes and bedding,
we’re having instead a wishing well wedding.

But more important we ask of you,
your prayers of love and blessings too!

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Wishing Well Wording 2

Because at first we lived in sin
we’ve got the sheets and a rubbish bin.

A gift from you would be swell
but we’d prefer a donation to our Wishing Well!

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Wishing Well Wording 3

Now we are to be Mr & Mrs
we don’t need a wedding list of dishes.

We have two kettles, two toasters, two microwaves.
We require a house for which we have to save.

If you would like to give us a gift,
a cheque or vouchers would give us a lift.

We like to think of it as our ‘Wishing Well’
which will be filled with your love, we can tell.

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Wishing Well Wording 4

More than just kisses so far we’ve shared.
Our home has been made with love and care.
Most things we need we’ve already got,
like a toaster and kettle, pans and pots.

A wishing well we thought would be great
but only if you wish to participate.
A gift of money is placed in the well
then make a wish … but do not tell.

Once we’ve replaced the old with the new
we can look back and say it was thanks to you!
And in return for your kindness we’re sure
that one day soon you’ll get what you wished for!

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Wishing Well Wording 5

They have their dishes and towels for two.
They have pots and pans and oven mitts too.
So what do you get for the Bride & Groom
whose house is set up in every room?

Their house needs repairs and some upgrades too,
but you cannot register for carpet and glue.
A well that holds wishes is the way to go
so lets make it easy for all that know.

An envelope will be provided for those who have room,
to give a monetary wish to the Bride and Groom.
A wishing well will be on display at the reception hall
to attach your wishes, for the couple, with love from all.

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Wishing Well Wording 6

Our home is quite complete now, we’ve been together long,
so please consider our request and do not take us wrong.
A delicate request it is, we hope you understand
Please play along as it will give our married life a hand.

The tradition of the wishing well is one that’s known by all.
Go to the well, toss in a coin and as the coin does fall,
make a wish upon that coin and careful as you do,
because as the well’s tradition goes your wishes will come true.

So on this special day of ours, the day that we’ll be wed,
don’t hunt for special gifts but give money instead.
And as you drop the envelope with money great and small,
remember to make your wish as you watch your money fall.

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Wishing Well Wording 7

We’ve been together a few years now
we have pots and pans and linen and towels
we have glasses and toasters, really quite a few
so instead of more gifts, we suggest this to you.

If it doesn’t offend and it won’t send you running
what we would really appreciate is quite simply money.
We know choosing gifts can be such a pain
and this way there is no chance of bringing the same.

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Wishing Well Wording 8

If you were thinking of giving a gift, to help us on our way,
a gift of cash towards our house, would really make our day.
However, if you prefer to purchase a gift, feel free to surprise us
in your own way.

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Wishing Well Wording 9

The tradition of the wishing well
used on the wedding day,
is here both for your money gifts
and for what you would like to say.

So please drop in a token of love
for this special Groom & Bride,
as they start their life united by God
to live forever side by side.

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Wishing Well Wording 10

Many of our guests have enquired
for a gift idea to be inspired.
Like many young couples today
we have most things anyway.
If you would like to give, it is our request
for something for our treasure chest.
A gift of money you can afford
is just what we need you can be assured.
Without the help of this little pun
our honeymoon would not be much fun.

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BOMBONIERE & GIFT TAGS

Bomboniere & Gift Tag Wording 1

A special thanks to you for sharing the beginning
of our new lives together.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Bomboniere & Gift Tag Wording 2

Thank you for sharing our wedding day with us.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Bomboniere & Gift Tag Wording 3

Sincere thanks for joining in the celebration of our marriage.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Bomboniere & Gift Tag Wording 4

Our sincere thanks for adding to the joyful spirit of our wedding
with you presence, good wishes and thoughtful gift.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Bomboniere & Gift Tag Wording 5

Thank you for your good wishes and thoughtful gift on
the occasion of our wedding.
With love
Karen & Joseph

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Please note, these are wording suggestions to get you started on the content of your wedding invitations and associated stationery. The samples follow fundamental wedding etiquette.

You are under no obligation to model your wording on these samples, and are free to use them as a guide or to provide your own.

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