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Michelle
Expert April 2017

Celebration of Marriage invitation wording

Michelle, on January 31, 2017 at 11:59 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 6
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I am having a Celebration of Marriage, and am trying to figure out proper wording on the invite. Keep in mind, everyone we're inviting already knows we're married.

Right now, I have:

Her Name & His Name

invite you to join them to celebrate their

Wedding

[Date and time]

[Location]

I'm thinking maybe I should change "Wedding" to "Marriage"? What would be proper there?

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Latest activity by Michelle, on February 1, 2017 at 1:44 AM
  • Kelly M.
    Super October 2016
    Kelly M. ·
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    Yeah, I'd agree, change to "marriage." Because otherwise it sounds like they'd be attending the wedding.

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  • Michelle
    Expert April 2017
    Michelle ·
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    Thanks, that's exactly what I was thinking.

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  • Meagen
    VIP October 2017
    Meagen ·
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    Yeah, marriage is better

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  • Michelle
    Expert April 2017
    Michelle ·
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    Thanks guys! Done! Smiley winking

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  • The Trap Selena
    Master March 2016
    The Trap Selena ·
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    I know it's technically the wrong wording, but I had to figure out a way to make it clear that my guests weren't attending an actual wedding, so I used the word reception.

    The pleasure of your company is requested at a reception celebrating the marriage of...

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  • Michelle
    Expert April 2017
    Michelle ·
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    I don't see anything wrong with that. Smiley smile

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