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The Traditional Wedding Invitation

You have a distinctly classic style, and plan to incorporate the time-tested elements of tradition into your special day. Your wedding invitation should echo your sentimental sentiments. There are endless opportunities to incorporate long-established customs and traditions into your ceremony…and a classic wedding invitation is an easy place to start. Explore these timeless selections:

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Our definition of tradition (Your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother likely followed some of the following wedding invitation norms):

The most traditional (and still very popular today) wedding invitation is engraved on heavy white or ecru cardstock. A tissue layover is generally placed on top of the invitation before it’s placed in the envelope. An inner envelope is set inside an outer envelope.

A traditional wedding invitation will include the following in each mailing:

The combination above is the most traditional and basic version of the wedding invitation. You should feel free to include as many additional touches and embellishments as you wish.