5 Details to Include in Your Wedding Invites
2018-08-29

Ever gotten lost while attending a wedding or worse, turning up underdressed for what you thought was a simple garden ceremony? While some may be obvious, the chaos of wedding planning may have caused you to overlook some of the details that you should have flourished your guests with. From transportation details right down to the dress codes, here are some important pointers to include in invites to your wedding reception.

Dress Code

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Weddings provide the perfect reason for your guests to go all out and dress-up. They’ll want to look good without the fear of being overdressed or underdressed for the occasion. With information on the dress code, they will have a better idea on how to plan their outfit. Even if you’re having your celebration at the usual Singapore wedding ballroom, do provide them with a guideline to follow, such as black-tie, semi-formal or even smart casual.

Plus-Ones 

If you’re offering certain guests a choice of inviting a plus-one, do remember to state that down clearly. Usually, this is done with the addition of "and guest" after his or her name on the envelope. However, to eliminate any confusion, you may consider including a slip of paper with a check box for your guests to indicate if they are bringing a plus-one along.  Do remember to remove this slip of paper if you’re not extending a plus-one option to other guests.

RSVP Deadline

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It’s crucial for both you and your guests to know the RSVP date as well as how to RSVP. If they are to snail-mail their RSVP, do provide them with the necessary materials. Otherwise, do highlight the deadline and mode of contact for them to send their RSVP responses to.

Transport details

If you’re providing transportation for your guests, do let them know the pick-up time as well as the pick-up point for them to gather at. Do remember to include if it will be a one-way or two-way transport in order for them to make their own arrangements. Additionally, include parking information for those with their own transport as well as a point of contact to collect the parking coupons from, if applicable.

Last Call

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It’s tough to bring an end to a party, especially if everyone is having a good time. However, for most hotel-held weddings, there is usually a specific time to leave by. While you may include this information in your wedding invite, it’s also a good idea to have the emcee gently remind the crowd.

Providing your guests with the above details will definitely pave the way for a better wedding experience. Additionally, you may also consider providing your guests with a point of contact that they can direct their questions or cancellations to.