The invitation is the first impression of the type of wedding you have planned. Your invitation may be custom made, sophisticated, eloquent or a do it yourself creation. With all the styles and colors to choose from, it should not be too difficult to find the perfect invitation.

Whether your invitation is traditional or casual, you will need to include a RSVP (response card) and a reception information card. Other items you could put in with the invitation are directions to the church and reception hall.

With today's “blended” families it is increasingly difficult to find the proper wording for the wedding invitation. Here are some examples of traditional wording for your invitation.

Wording when Hosted by the Brides Family: Mr. and Mrs. John Snow request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Nadine Ellen To Eugene Everett Banks on Saturday, the 5th of May two thousand and five at two o'clock St. Paul's Church Bellingham, Washington

Wording when Hosted by the Grooms Family: Mr. and Mrs. Gilford James Banks request the honor of your presence at the marriage of Ms. Nadine Ellen Snow to their son Eugene Everett Banks on Saturday, the fifth of May two thousand five at two o'clock St. Paul's Church Bellingham, Washington

Wording when Hosted by the Bride and Groom: Ms. Nadine Ellen Snow and Mr. Eugene Everett Banks request the honor of your presence at their marriage on Saturday, the fifth of May two thousand five at two o'clock St. Paul's Church Bellingham, Washington

Listed below are more resources to help you design your wedding invitation.

For more information, visit these sites: http://www.WeddingInvitationsInfo.com and http://www.WeddingPlanningInfoCenter.com