Daren and I chose to formally invite our wedding party to be a part of the special day. We handmade invitations within our color palette. Everyone's was different, but together they looked like one package. The invitation goes along the lines of "Dearest ______, Will you please be my ______? Love, Krystal or Daren". We sent them out to the matron of honor, maid of honor, bridesmaids, flower girl, ring bearer, groomsmen, best man and all of the ushers. There were so many, we felt so blessed as we realized how many loved ones we do have around us. So far we have heard from everybody except for two people, and so far everyone's response has been along the lines of "What an honor, yes!".
Here is a picture Ward's usher invitation.
From our experience, formally inviting wedding party members has been wonderful. We 100% recomend it.
We are very excited for our wedding day. Right now we are over 10 months away.
We would like to extend love to everyone who reads this! We love you and look forward to seeing you the week of our wedding.
Love,
Krystal