I have compiled a list of definitions of the most popular wedding invitation inserts/enclosures available. Please keep in mind that there may be other inserts or enclosures I may not list on here that may be valid for some weddings and may be included either inside a wedding invitation inner or outer envelope or directly inside a pocket wedding invitation card. The following should give you a head start on your invitation plans. For additional sample wordings of the following inserts, please visit the invitation wording section.
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Admission Cards – Usually printed to match a wedding invitation, an admission card is typically used to secure privacy at a wedding holding in a highly popular church that attracts tourists or sightseers.
Sample Admission Card Wording:
Please present this card
at
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Houston, Texas
At Home Card – This card may also be included with the wedding invitations or announcements. May be used to inform friends or family who live far away the new address or what will be the new address of the bride and groom. A popular trend these days is brides and grooms skip this card on the wedding invitations and simply list this new address on the back of a wedding program.
Sample At Home Card Wording 1:
At home
after January first
1001 Royal Oaks Drive
Houston, Texas 77082
(713) 783-8368
Sample At Home Card Wording 2:
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blair
will be at home
after January first
1001 Royal Oaks Drive
Houston, Texas 77082
(713) 783-8368
Sample At Home Card Wording 3:
Jill Ralph and Joseph Blair
will be at home
after January first
1001 Royal Oaks Drive
Houston, Texas 77082
(713) 783-8368
Accommodations Card – Usually included with the invitation card, this card is used to communicate any group hotel reservation arrangements completed by the couple for the convenience of their guests.
Sample Wording:
Hotel ZaZa
(713) 526-1991
Hotel Derek
(713) 961-3000
Reference the Ralph-Blair Wedding
Reception Card – A formal invitation to the reception typically following a wedding ceremony. This card is typically sent when the wedding ceremony and the wedding reception is held at different venues or locations.
Sample Reception Card Wording
Reception to follow or Reception immediately following
the ceremony
River Oaks Country Club
1600 River Oaks Boulevard
Houston, Texas
Response Card – Usually printed to match the wedding invitations, this card is sent back by your invited guests informing you if they are able or unable to attend your wedding.
Sample Response Card Wording 1:
The favor of a reply is requested by April 3rd
M _______________________________
_____accepts with pleasure
_____ declines with regret
Sample Response Card Wording 2:
M _______________________________
_____ will attend
_____ will not attend
The Invitation Diary 