The Mountain Room at Mount Southington

The Mountain Room at Mt. Southington

WHAT, WHEN, and WHY's of Getting Married

Years of experience in banquet planning has taught us at The Mountain Room that knowledge lends itself to organization. Knowing WHAT is needed; WHEN it is needed; and WHY it is proper, makes for a very strong foundation when planning an event. It is our hope that by providing you with this information we will make the occasion of your wedding day and reception one that will provide you with memories for a lifetime.

WHAT YOU NEED	WHEN YOU NEED IT	WHY IT'S PROPER
Engagement Announcements	Because of school, military service or other plans, your wedding date may be far in the future. If you want people to know you're engaged, plan an announcement using the Wedding Invitation format.	Either formal or informal copy is proper to let everyone share your exciting news.
Wedding Invitations with Envelopes	Used for everyone you want to attend the ceremony (even if they're ill or too far away to actually come). Always show who is going to get married on what day of what year (spelled out in full) at what time and what location.	An occasion this important, rates more than a casual invitation. Elegance is enhanced by coordinating with lined inside envelopes.

		"Our wedding was small but everyone said it was a HUGE Success!"

Reception Cards	Mailed along with the invitation, this card announces the time and place of your reception.	This invitation says "you are special." No envelope is needed.
Response Cards with Printed Return Envelopes	If the number of people you can invite to the ceremony is limited or if you are planning food for the reception, it's a necessity that you know how many people to expect.	Including Response Cards with the invitation is a thoughtful way to ease the guest's responsibility to reply to formal invitations.
Wedding Announcements	If your circle of friends and relatives is larger than the list you intended to invite to the ceremony, or if you are having a private wedding, you'll want to send announcements of your change in status.	An announcement is simply a statement of news, which does not require sending a gift.
At Home Cards	To be sent with invitation or announcement, or seperately after the wedding. It tells people your new address.	Makes finding you at your new address easier. May also be distributed during the reception.

Lavish or intimate, your reception will receive the same meticulous attention to detail - that's OUR promise to you!

Thank You Formals	A perfectly proper time-saver for those very busy first days after the wedding.	It's a thoughtful way to let gift givers know their gift was received. And if you wish, you can write a personal thank-you later.
Informals	With or without the name of the groom, this stationery is needed for a personal "thank you."	Also excellent for many other occasions where only a brief correspondence is required.