Before the Wedding

An engagement is certainly good cause for celebration. Here are a few instances in which fine social stationery will serve you well before the wedding.

The news of your engagement may be heralded by engagement announcements sent to friends and family, and many parents want to share the excitement by hosting engagement parties. Relatives or friends of the bride may host a bridal shower or bridal tea, continuing the tradition of helping the bride and groom start their new lives together and of honoring the bride.

Once a date, time and location has been set, you may need to consider sending save-the-date cards which are especially helpful for your out-of-town guests.

And for the rehearsal dinner -- the final event before the wedding, invitations also may be issued to the members of your bridal party, their spouses or dates, and out-of-town guests.

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