So, I am getting married this Friday. Very last minute. We chose to have a private ceremony locally while all our friends and family are located in our home state. (Husband to be is in the military and stationed elsewhere).
We are planning to confirm our vows and hold a reception in the future when he is assigned to a new base.
That leaves me with two questions. First, when writing an announcement for a non-commisioned officer; do you include his title or leave that off? Do you mention a reception if the date is To be determined? Here is what I was looking to use:
(Front)
To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage.
-- Lao Tzu
(Insert)
Ms BrideFirst Middle MaidenLast
together with her daughter
Miss first middle last
AND
SSgt GroomFirst Middle Last
Wish to announce their marraige which took place in Tucson, Arizona at a private ceremony on Date.
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The wording is so plain though, is there a way to make it more majestic or whimsical for the last paragraph? We are a silly, fun loving couple who love medieval and would love to make it more personal but can't think of any ways to word it. help and thank you!!!
Nancy Tucker
PRESIDENT - WEDDINGS BEAUTIFUL
Dec 21, 2005, 2:01 PM
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Re: [rodeoflower] Military wedding announcements after eloping?
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Question #1
His title should be below his name:
Ronald James Richards
Staff Sargent, United States Army or whatever branch of service
Question #2
An announcement (except for a newspaper) would not mention the reception date or time. That would have to be addressed by sending an invitation. Also the bride's parents or both sets of parents normally make the announcement. Nancy Tucker President of Weddings Beautiful US http://www.weddingsbeautiful.com
Etiquette Now
WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT
Dec 21, 2005, 2:15 PM
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Dear Military Bride,
If you mention your fiance's title, it would be listed under his name with the branch of service.
Here is a typical announcement:
Bride
and
Mr. Groom
Sergeant, branch of service
announce their marriage
Date
Location
If you don't have a date for the reception, it would be best not to mention it on an enclosure and definitely not on the announcement.
If you are planning to include a reaffirmation or renewal of your vows during your reception, you may want to review some etiquette that would be expected. Please read about vow renewal etiquette.
Mentioning your daughter's name may make this announcement seem as if she was married too. But, this is your choice.
I'm drawing a blank on whimsy. Hopefully someone else is more creative this afternoon.
Re: [rodeoflower] Military wedding announcements after eloping?
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I'm not sure if this is what you;re looking for but:
Example Wording for Medieval Wedding Announcement Wording:
Her Ye, Hear Ye Let it be known that on the 25th day of MONTH in the year of our Lord Two Thousand Five the house of (bride's last name) pledged its daughter (bride's name) to the house of (groom's last name) in marriage to the son (groom's name) at Location City, State
(Bride & groom's married names) now reside at Bride and groom's new address Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
Military wedding announcements after eloping?
