[Joanie]

We are having a 5:30pm wedding and are unsure of the proper wording of the time of day to print on the wedding invitation:

"Half after five o'clock in the evening or afternoon"

At what time of day does afternoon end and evening begin?

[Wedding Queen and MOG]

When printing the time of day on the wedding invitation you would not have to mention afternoon or evening. You ill simply print half after five o'clock.

[Joanie]

The bride would like to include "in the evening" on the invitations because she likes how it sounds. Is 5:30pm considered evening?

[Etiquette Now]

Dear Wording,

The Wedding Queen is correct that it really isn't necessary to write evening. It is self explanatory. No one would invite guests to a wedding at 5:30 in the morning. However, if you must, it is considered evening.