Comments on: How to Write your own Wording for an LDS Wedding Invitation

By: Janet

Janet — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:06:37 +0000

I have heard it said that the sealing of an LDS couple is an ordinance not a ceremony. If this is so would it be more appropriate to simply say “at the sealing”?
Thank You for offering to answer questions.

By: Elaine

Elaine — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 19:35:52 +0000

I feel terrible!! I’m doing DIY invitations and I forgot to add the time!!! I am completely devastated but my fiance refuses to buy new ones… How can I add the time in without making the invitation look tacky?

By: Colin Jensen

Colin Jensen — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:08:48 +0000

That’s pretty normal actually. So you’re doing two completely separate invitations? Okay, then the first half remains the same, and the second half just announces a different event! “Mr. and Mrs. ____ are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Kenzi to Mr. ____ son of Mr. and Mrs. _____ on Friday, the 22nd of June, two thousand eleven” then either “at three in the afternoon at the Oak Hurst Chapel, San Antonio, Texas, Reception to follow” OR “and request the pleasure of your company at a reception to be held in their honor that evening from six until nine at the Oak Hurst Country Club, San Antonio, Texas.” There are a million ways to do it, but the important part is that there’s very little difference between what you’re inviting them to. You can really leverage the tone separating “the pleasure of your company” (for receptions) from “the honor of your presence” (for ceremonies.) But just tell them where to be and when, and don’t mention anything they’re not invited to. Depending on what part of the country you’re from, most weddings are run this way.

By: Kenzi Fleming

Kenzi Fleming — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 23:30:57 +0000

I writing my own wedding invitations. I’m struggling with the wording for the guests that are just invited for desert and cake. Can you help me come up with the right wording. The weddng is a brunch and has a casual theme. I’m sending out 2 invitations, one for the wedding cerm. and brunch, and one for the open house cake cutting.
Thanks so much. plz respond to my email address.
Kenzi

By: Colin Jensen

Colin Jensen — Sat, 08 May 2010 00:53:59 +0000

The problem is that anyone who’s invited to the sealing thinks they’re too inner-circle to RSVP or to show up on time. Working in this industry for years, the voice in my head still invariably says “you don’t have to RSVP–they know you’re coming.” Ditto with the sealing. “Yes, everyone should get there 30 minutes early; but that doesn’t apply to me.” And here’s THE way to fix it: NEVER mention what time the event is. Just mention what time they are to arrive. So instead of saying “Jacob and Isabella request the honor of your presence at their sealing ceremony at 10 in the morning. Please arrive 30 minutes early;” just say “Jacob and Isabella request the honor of your presence at their sealing ceremony. Please arrive by 9:30 that morning.” Shazaam! Some will be there at 9, some will be there at 9:45. But no one will be there at 10! I’ve been doing that trick for years, and it’s always worked like a charm.

By: Karrie

Karrie — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:12:03 +0000

How do I tell the guest that are attending the temple that they need to be early?