You can set the tone of your wedding with the style and design of your wedding stationery, as the wedding invitation will be the first physical representation of your wedding day. Designs to match all budgets and tastes are available either from good stationers, local printers or specialist stationery design companies. Look in the hitched ' Wedding Directory' for companies near you and then visit a couple to compare prices and styles. Give the printer a typed sheet with the exact wording you require on the invitations and check that everything is correct. Wording varies for example it is more common to request the 'pleasure' than the 'honour' of your guests company nowadays.
Invitations always go out from the hosts.
If children are being invited, this can be made clear by including their names on the invitation to their parents. Include with the invitations any maps and directions to the ceremony and reception, showing clearly parking places. If necessary send details of local accommodation with the invitation. It is not usual to send details of your wedding gift list with your invitations - wait until your guests request a copy. You will need one invitation per couple or family.