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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1987-02-25, Page 21• nce n e an eavy invit ti first Your wedding invitation is the first glimpse most of your fanuly and friends will get of the plans for your special day. It sets the stage for what is to follow. To- day there is an infinite variety of choices ui. wedding invitation.4. For tradi- tionalists, the accepted wedding protoeul still offers a mood of taste and refine- ment. For those less formal, rnodern couples, wedding etiquette has changed with the times to allow them to choose style that reflects their own sense of creativity and individuality. Who's invited? Include family and close friends -•- the people who are nearest and dearest to you. • Who issues the invitations. Today, many couples choose to issue the invitations themselves and that's perfectly acceptable. Traditionally,. however, the bride's parents issue the in- vitations even lithe bride is no longer liv- ing at home. 'Where parents are deceas- ed, a close relative or guardian could sponsor the.wedding and, in the case of divorced parents, the _parent with whom the bride is living issues the invitations. The Invitation List. Once you've decided how many people you'd like to have at your wedding, divide the number between the bride's family, the groom's family' and the bride ' and groom. A rule of thumb is one-third the number for each, but keep in mind considerations such as the size of the families — is one much larger than the • other? — distances that guest must travel and the extent of the social connec- tions of the bride and groom. Traditional ly, the bride's mother consults with the groom's' mother on the division of the list and lets her know the number of guest§, she may invite. Envelopes Two envelopes are used with wedding • invitations. The invitation and reply card are inserted,in the smaller envelope and left unsealed. This envelope is them plac- ed in the larger, outer envelope. The in-: ner envelope is addressed to "Mr. and Mrs. Jones", without first names, and when children are to be invited, their first names are written under that. of . their parents. Children over 21 years df . age should receive separate invitations. 'The outer envelope should be addressed by hand — never typewritten — and, while tradition dictates it should be ad� • • dressed to the wife only — "Mrs, John_ • ..Jones" — many people today opt for: ,• "Mr. and Mrs. John Jones". Take your pick then follow this'with the full address. • Single .friends with gues.ts Single friends who will .bring guests can • be approache&,in two -ways. One sugges- tion is to contact the .friend to determine • his or her guest's name and address and issue a -separate invitation to that person. It's also fine to invite ,`.`Miss Smith and Escort" or "Mr..Blaik and Friend", hoose gown.,.. • from page8 net and puff sleeves add fullness to the top. • In conclusion Don't feel bashful about discussing ' your figure with sales staff, Gavas says. They are there to help, and they see a• multitude. of shapes and sizes every day. 191E FROM US or 9.2% from them No Load — RRSP INVESTMENTS /6 INSURANCE AGENCY LTD.: A Financial Centre 122 The Square, Goderic 773 1-600-265.5503 allowing your friend to ask a guest personally. Invitation to the Clergyman. If your clergyman is to be invited to the reception, a hand-written note sent by the bride's mother relieves him of the obligation of a gift. On the other hand,, if. of t Showcase '87 Page 9 •your clergyman is a personal friend, he arid his wife would be sent the regular invitation. The wedding party. Be sure to allocate some invitations to give to the groom's parents and members of the wedding party as.keepsakes. Send - 'A world class c untry Inn" .. . Y a few to the groom's parents with a note. Keepsake invitations for each member of the bridal party can be mailed or given by hand. Mailing date. Invitations should be Maile4 about six, weeks before the wedding • WELCOMES YOU TO s CLASSIC1 BEGINNING A PERFECT GIFT: Make arrangements for the Bride and Croom to spend a memorable wedding night at Benrniller Inn. ur nearby.- • resort is ideal for your wedding night;. hideaway. ®r, let the quiet seclusion of Canada's Country House Hotel. of the Year* be. your honeymoon destination.' ,Enjoy Benmillers luxurious accommodations, intimate fine dining,. . fireside lounge, pool,' . sa una, whirlpool -and much more.' Close tohome but 'a world away. Benmiller. Inn For father information or. reservations • • • write or call BEINMILLER INN, R.R. CODERICH. ONT. N7A JY1 (519) 524-2191 .. ,'HARPERS HIDE/MAY REPORT DEC. , 85