December 7, 2009
- Post wedding reception
Dear Mrs. Figgins:
My husband and I were married a few months ago when while he was stationed overseas.
I come from a large Italian family. My parents would really like to host a wedding reception for us now that we’re back home.
Should we send out invitations after the fact? If so, what is the correct way to word the invitations?
My parent’s names are Maria Isabel and Antony Giordano.
Tere & Giuseppe Morelli
Dear Terry & Giuseppe:
Even though you were married out of the country, and your parents are hosting a belated wedding reception, is still appropriate to send out invitations.
Below are two examples of how the invitations may be worded.
Example #1)
Mr. and Mrs. Antony Giordano
request the pleasure of your company
at a reception
in honor of
Mr. and Mrs. Giusepppe Morelli
The reception will be held at:
Address
Date
Time
Example #2)
Mr. and Mrs. Antony Giordano
request the pleasure of your company
at a reception following
the recent marriage of their daughter
Tere Giordano with Giuseppe Morelli
The reception will be held at:
Address
Date
Time
Time
Much happiness!
Mrs. Figgins
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