A Guide to Quinceañera Invitations

Quinceanera Invitations Wording It is finally the time to celebrate a young girl’s coming of age. A Quinceañera is a major celebration in Latino cultures when a young female turns 15. Invitations are crucial to alert your loved ones of the celebration. While figuring out the ins and outs of putting an invitation together can seem tricky, we have put together a simple guide to make it easy. The Cover This is an important part of the invitation because it is the first part of your invitation that your guest will see. The cover should hint at the theme and look appealing. Many times the cover includes a catchy expression that goes with the theme. The Body There are three main options for the beginning wording on the invitation. It could be written from the parents, family or the birthday girl. If it is written by the parents, the blurb would say something like: Mr. & Mrs. Diaz Request the honor of your presence at The quinceañera of their daughter, Maria Esperanza Diaz-Rodriquez If it is written by the family, the text would say something like: The Diaz-Rodriquez Family Is proud to request the honor of your presence At the quinceañera of Maria Esperanza Diaz-Rodriquez The difference is that the family name is used. If you want the invitation to be from the birthday girl, it would look like: I, Maria Esperanza Diaz-Rodriquez, Proudly request the honor of your presence At the celebration of my quinceañera Notice how in all three examples, the quinceañera’s name is in bold. This is done to create emphasis on the name and make it stand out. Therefore, consider using bold font, bigger font and/or different style font. After putting together the beginning blurb, follow it with the mass information (location, time, date) and reception information (if different).To make your invitation look more casual, don’t spell out the numbers. To make it look more formal, spell out the numbers. Then include RSVP information, such as a phone number and the name of the person. At the bottom of your invitation, include the names of the chamberlain of honor, the damas, the chamberlains and the godparents. You can also include a gift registry, to share with you invitees what the birthday girl is wishing for The Envelope When it comes to the envelope, some families decide to have two envelopes. The outer envelope is the one used for mailing. The inner envelope states the guest's names. However, you could opt-out and only use one envelope. When addressing the invitee, you could include if they have an option to bring a plus one. For example, the inner envelope could say “Mrs. Martniez and Guest”. If the invitation is going to a household with multiple children, list their names from oldest to youngest. Other Options There are some other things to add to your invitation that are optional. For example, instead of including a line on the body with RSVP information, you may want to include [...]

What To Include In A Wedding Invitation?

Laser Cut Wedding Invitations You have finally reached the point in your wedding planning process to make wedding invitations. It can be difficult to know what you need to include in your invitations. We all know that a wedding invitation should include the name of the couple, when is it happening and the location. However, that is just the primary card. Normally, wedding invitations have two to four different cards. Our experts at Shimmering Ceremony, have created this easy breakdown of what else to include in order to make this part of the wedding planning a breeze! Reception Card This is the primary card with the basic information such as the date, time and location. Here is where you also want to specify the type of reception, dress code, and the theme if there is one. Examples of dress codes are black tie, white tie, and causal. If your ceremony and reception are at the same place, a phrase such as “reception to follow” should be included. RSVP/Response Card Nowadays many couples opt into using an online RSVP system. However, physical RSVP cards are still very popular. This is a very important element of the invitation because it informs the couple if they will attend and if they are bringing a plus one. You may also want to include a menu so they can pick their course or a question that asks for any deitary restirctions. This can help you prepare for the wedding. If you’re planning a weekend wedding, you may also want to include a list of activities where guest can check off if they will be attending them. Be sure to have an RSVP deadline. Don’t forget to include the return address and a stamp for them to send it back! Directions/Lodging Card Some wedding locations are in secluded areas that can be hard to find. Therefore, this part of the invitation is crucial to avoid a disaster later on. You also want to include information about where to part. If you are providing lodging information for your guests, this is where you want to specify where they will be staying. You also want to include any transportation information if that applies. This could be transportation from the hotel to the reception, shuttle times, or if it’s a destination wedding, flight information. Schedule Some weddings have a schedule of events prior to the actual reception or after. Examples are an after-party, brunch and welcome drinks. If there are social functions like these planned, you can include the itinerary in the wedding invitation. This is also where you can send information for a rehearsal dinner. Website Card If you have a wedding website, you could include this in your wedding invitation. Here people can get information to access your website that may include your registry, love story, pictures and more. Envelope Many couples decide to have both an inner and outer envelope. This is because the inner envelope can be elegant with calligraphy and more. However, unlike outer [...]

Wedding Invitation Etiquette

Laser Cut Wedding Invitations Planning a wedding can be exciting and stressful at the same time. But your wedding invitations should not take your sleep away. At Shimmering Ceremony, we understand that your invitations are one of the most important elements of a successful & happy wedding, this is why we want to make this process a smooth and stress-free experience for you. Our team of experts have put together the most frequently asked questions about wedding etiquette to help you. When should wedding invitations be mailed out? Traditionally, guests will expect to receive wedding invitations between six to eight weeks before the wedding. If your guests don’t live where the wedding will be taking place, aim for eight weeks. You need to give them enough time for them to make travel arrangements. If you are hosting a destination wedding, the standard time to mail invitations is at least three months. How much time do you give guests to RSVP to a wedding? Two to three weeks is the standard time to request RSVPs. However, talk to your cater and ask them when they require the final guest numbers. Most caters will request this information one week before, but this can slightly vary depending on the company. Is important that you request the RSVPs with enough time for you to make arrangements and finalize your seating chart. If you are getting close to your deadline and some guests have not responded, is OK to contact them and ask them to mail as soon as possible their RSVPs. What name goes first on wedding invitations? A traditional wedding invitation, will have first the name of the bride and second the name of the groom. If the bride’s parents are hosting the reception, a formal invitation will refer to the bride by her first and middle names, leaving off her last name. On the other hand, the groom will have his full name and title. Where do you write “and guest” on a wedding invitation? If you are using an outer and inner envelope, this is very simple. The inner envelope should list the title and last names all of the invited guests. In this section is where you will clearly tell your guests, who is invited. So, in the outer envelope address the invitation to the main guest and the inner envelope address it to the main attendee plus the guest. For example, “Mr. Jones and Guest”. If you are not using an outer and inner envelope, include a note with the invitation that explains that they can bring a guest. For example, “Dear Mr. Jones, You are welcome to bring a guest to our wedding. Just RSVP for 2 before July 23rd.” What should I include in my wedding invitations? The basic information every wedding invitation should have is: Bride’s & Groom’s name and last names. The date, time, and location of the wedding. The time and location of the reception. RSVP information. Custom laser cut wedding invitations Regardless if [...]