Anniversary Invitation Wording
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Anniversary Invitation Wording
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With the possible exception of a wedding, there are few events there are as genuine or emotional as an anniversary. And while most anniversaries are celebrated privately, often by the couple and their family, it is traditional to celebrate the so-called milestone anniversaries (25th, 50th, etc) in the company of friends and family.
In this article we are going to take a look at personalized anniversary invitations and how to write them. Just as with weddings, invitations for anniversaries are an important concern. Not only do they deliver the requisite information about the celebration (date, time, etc), but they also send a personal message to those who have received them.
The basic parts of anniversary
invitation wordingThe text for many anniversary invitations is classic and simple and begins by saying something about the couple. “Luke and Laura have been together for 25 happy years.”
Then the invitation will become truly personalized and will often discuss the guests. For example, “Because you have played an important part in our lives, we would like to invite you to celebrate this special day with us.”
Lastly, the anniversary invitation will need to relay the pertinent information. For example, “A dinner will be held on Monday the 4th of May, 2009 at 6 PM at the Oak Bay Country Club 68 Elm Street, Springfield Massachusetts.
That is the basic format of most anniversary invitations, of course, it can be rearranged if you so choose. However, it is important that your invitations tell your guests where to go and when. It is also customary to let them know how much they mean to you.
When it comes to the language of the invitation, here is where couples have the most discretion. It can be clean and clinical (date, time, etc), or it can be poetic. Let us take a moment to examine some of the common themes, expressions, and metaphors that are used on anniversary invitations.
Popular Anniversary ThemesThe most common themes are to separate the anniversary by years (25, 40, 50th wedding anniversary) and then to make allusions to traditional gifts. For example, the 50th wedding anniversary is known as the golden anniversary. Therefore, the 50th wedding anniversary invitations may include references to the precious metal.
Religious themes are also quite common for anniversary invitations. As you might expect, they often include references to God or even quotes from the bible.
Wording Examples to
go with Your ThemeOne of the most popular biblical reference for a religious themed invitation is the following from 1 Corinthians 13:4, “Love is patient and kind. It does not envy, it does not boast. It is not proud.”
Other language that is commonly used or metaphors that are applied include references to flames or gardens. For example, “Love is a garden that will only grow with patience and proper care.” Or, “two flames still aglow after fifty years.” Obviously, these are references to the happy couple and they can be a unique and interesting way to express a universal feeling.
For more sayings and quotes to use as for anniversary invitation wording visit our invitation sayings and quotes page.
In closing, the wording of your anniversary invitation can be quite personal. Although not nearly as intricate or involved as the wedding vows, their primary purpose is to alert guests to the special day and also to let them know how special their love and support has been over the years.
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