We have both been married before. We are getting married in Las Vegas with a few close relatives. Two weeks after we get back we are having another service with bridesmaids and groomsmen and a reception. How do I word the invitations since we will not be married yet when the invitations go out and do I do a regular wedding service or not. My kids and his will not be at the service in Vegas but will be attendants at the reception when we return.
Thanks, Judy and Dave
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You can simply distinguish the two services---one being a civil service (perhaps in Las Vegas) the other a more spiritual or religious service (where there are more attendees present---making it more of a formal public statement). This is not as uncommon as you think! The two services would be very different in feeling. One short and intimate--- and the other public, spiritual and formal. You could include more personal heartfelt elements in one of the services distinguishing them even further. Most clergy will completely understand if you wish to have your marriage blessed in addition to having a civil service. With two ceremonies, you will have twice the joy, memories and blessings! What can be wrong with that? Now for the wording of your wedding invitation; will you be inviting these guests to a ceremony and reception and, if so, will they both be in the same place or different places? Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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The wedding in Las Vegas is with a minister also. The wedding when we return is in the reception hall before the wedding also with a miniter. Can you do the whole service twice as if you weren't married a couple of weeks ago? (exchange rings etc?) Aso only 10 of the people would have been at the Las Vegas wedding the other 80 people are coming to the wedding and reception at the hall. One other question, I have placecards at the reception do I put the wedding date from Vegas or the date of the wedding reception 2 weeks later ( also cake cutter engraving, glasses etc) Thanks so much for your advise. No invitations are going out for the Las Vegas wedding just the wedding 2 weeks later.
Thanks again,
Judy
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HELP!!!!! I dont know what to do. I am going for the invitations in the morning and the placecards I ordered thru the internet and they want me to confirm it. I really need your advise on what to say and what date to put on the placecards.
Thanks so much,
judy
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Word the invitations traditionally, as if the wedding in Vegas did not take place. Otherwise,, it could be too confusing for the guests. Put the date of the "second wedding ceremony" back in your home town on the place cards. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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