Wedding etiquette, especially the wording of wedding invitations, invitations verses announcements, and who is truly hosting the party, are the most common questions we are asked at The Manor at Eldredge Square. Most areas in Utah and even within the Intermountain West seem to follow different rules of etiquette when compared to the rest of the country. Here are The Manor’s answers for things to think about before composing and mailing your wedding invitations:

Who is the host and whose wedding party is it?

The host is whoever sends out the invitations. In other words, the people who are “requesting the honor of your presence” are generally viewed as the hosts of the event. Typically, these are the parents of the bride.