Our Mission
We exist to help couples navigate wedding invitation decisions with confidence. Our goal is providing clear, practical guidance that respects both tradition and individual expression, enabling couples to create stationery that authentically represents their celebration.
Wedding planning involves countless decisions, many carrying emotional weight beyond their practical implications. Invitations occupy a unique position in this landscape. They represent your first formal communication about the wedding, set expectations for guests, and become lasting keepsakes documenting a significant life moment.
Yet much of the information available about wedding invitations either oversimplifies complex etiquette questions or presents rigid rules that don't acknowledge how dramatically social norms have evolved. Couples deserve better resources, ones that explain underlying principles while respecting their autonomy to adapt conventions to their circumstances.
Our Approach
The content on this site reflects several commitments that guide how we research, write, and present information about wedding stationery.
Accuracy Over Assumptions
We verify etiquette guidance against authoritative sources rather than perpetuating commonly repeated misconceptions. When conventions have genuinely changed, we acknowledge the evolution rather than insisting on outdated practices.
Explanation Over Prescription
Understanding why conventions exist helps couples make informed decisions about when to follow them. We explain reasoning behind recommendations rather than simply dictating rules.
Inclusion Over Tradition
Traditional etiquette developed for a narrow range of family structures. We address diverse situations including blended families, same-gender couples, and non-traditional hosting arrangements with equal care and respect.
Practicality Over Perfection
Real couples face real constraints including budgets, timelines, and competing priorities. We acknowledge practical realities rather than presenting idealized scenarios that don't reflect actual wedding planning.
Our Expertise
The guidance presented here draws from extensive research into wedding etiquette spanning historical conventions through contemporary practices. We consult authoritative etiquette references, industry publications, and wedding professionals to ensure our recommendations reflect current best practices.
Our content development process involves cross-referencing multiple sources, identifying areas of genuine consensus versus evolving conventions, and presenting information in ways that acknowledge complexity without overwhelming readers. When etiquette experts disagree, we present multiple perspectives rather than arbitrarily endorsing one approach.
We continuously update our content as social norms evolve and new considerations emerge. Wedding invitation conventions have changed substantially over recent decades, and they continue evolving. Our commitment is providing guidance that remains relevant and useful rather than preserving outdated assumptions.
What We Don't Do
This site provides educational information to help couples make informed decisions. We do not sell invitations, recommend specific vendors, or accept compensation that might influence our guidance. Our only agenda is helping couples feel confident about their stationery choices.
We also don't claim to have all the answers. Wedding decisions are deeply personal, influenced by family dynamics, cultural backgrounds, religious traditions, and individual preferences that no general guide can fully address. Our role is providing foundational knowledge and frameworks for thinking through decisions, not dictating what any specific couple should choose.
Contact Us
We welcome questions, feedback, and suggestions for topics we should address. If you've encountered a situation our guides don't cover or found information that seems incomplete, please let us know.
Using Our Content
The information on this site is provided for personal, non-commercial use. Couples planning their weddings are welcome to share our guides with family members, wedding planners, or others involved in their stationery decisions.
If you're a wedding professional who would like to reference our content or a publication interested in citing our guidance, please contact us to discuss appropriate attribution and permissions.