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Invitations For Second Weddings
The second wedding can often be rather difficult to plan for, especially if you had a very formal first wedding. While most second weddings are traditionally less formal than a first, the wedding invitations are usually similar in style and wording.
If you are planning a formal affair, your invitation is the first impression of the wedding your guests will receive. There is quite a history to wedding invitations, even down to why there are two envelopes used.
The Invitation
A formal wedding will require a formal invitation. When you are deciding upon the color of invitation for a second wedding, you might consider an off white or an ivory. While there is no limit to the design of the invitation, the wording is somewhat specific. Traditionally, a second wedding will be hosted by the bride and the groom. Therefore, the first names that should appear on the invitation are the happy couple's, followed by the time and place.
The honour of your presence is requested at the marriage of
Jane Elizabeth Doe
to
Henry John Smith
Saturday, the sixth of July
at four o'clock
St. Thomas's Church
Woodstock, New York
There are also a number of verses that would work very nicely for a second wedding. Consider the following:
Please join us in celebrating
new love, new dreams, a new future
as we exchange marriage vows
on the fourteenth of June, two thousand and eight at four o'clock
in the afternoon at
St. Mary's Church
321 West Main Street
Carson City, Nevada
Jane Lisa Marsh
and
Mr. John Terry Wilson
Reception Cards
Many couples are getting away from announcing the reception on the actual wedding invitation. For the wedding reception, you may simply include a reception card stating where the reception will be and at what time. This is especially helpful if the reception will be in a different location than the wedding or if it does not immediately follow the ceremony.
It is quite common nowadays, for the couple to comment upon the attire for the wedding. While traditionally this was frowned upon, more and more people are finding it most helpful to know exactly what the attire will be. Black tie, semi-formal, dressy casual, or even white tie, will be much appreciated by your guests.
Many couples would prefer there are no children at the reception. Instead of writing "No Children", the preferred method dictates "Adult Reception". Also, wedding invitations should not include any mention of gifts or registries. The intent of the invitation is simply to announce the wedding.
It has also has become common for the invitation to omit the use of RSVP. Instead, many couples are now opting for a reply card. In days past, it was simply given that a response was necessary on the guest's own stationary, it seems like more response is garnered now with the reply card. It can be very simple, such as "a favor of a reply is requested before the sixteenth of April." However, the reply card may also ask who is attending or how many.
A Final Note
As you can see, wedding invitations for a second wedding are very similar to a first wedding. Although the wording is somewhat different, most couples prefer to look upon their second wedding as the first step in the rest of their lives together.
About the Author Janine Sinclair is an experienced writer who maintains the wedding planning section of many wedding planning and advice sites. She has written guides on the etiquette of writing wedding invitations. To download a free guide visit the www.weddinginvitationwording.com.au site.
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