National Wedding Invitation Day is an annual celebration dedicated to honoring the artistry and significance of wedding invitations, recognizing the talented designers who create these beautiful announcements of matrimonial joy.
Quick Facts
When is it?: July 16 annually
Tagged as: Wedding & Celebration
What’s the hashtag?: #NationalWeddingInvitationDay
When was it founded?: 2018
Who founded it?: Pumpkin Coach Invites
History of National Wedding Invitation Day
In medieval times, wedding announcements were made by town criers shouting from rooftops. Only wealthy families could afford handwritten invitations by monks skilled in calligraphy. The tradition evolved with the invention of the printing press, leading to more accessible and diverse invitation styles.
Timeline
- 1642: Introduction of metal plate printing and tissue paper tradition
- 1700s: Double envelope tradition begins due to horseback delivery
- 2000s: Rise of digital invitations
- 2018: National Wedding Invitation Day established
- 2020: Virtual celebrations gain popularity
Dates by Next Year
| Year | Month and Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | July 16 | Wednesday |
| 2026 | July 16 | Thursday |
| 2027 | July 16 | Friday |
How It’s Observed
People celebrate by designing wedding invitations, sharing invitation inspiration on social media, and participating in contests hosted by invitation designers. Many couples choose this day to send out their wedding invitations.
Fun Facts About Wedding Invitations
- The tradition of tissue paper originated to prevent ink smudging
- Double envelopes were initially used to protect invitations during horseback delivery
- American invitations often use “honour” instead of “honor” following Emily Post’s etiquette
Quiz
- What does RSVP stand for?
- When should wedding invitations be sent out?
- Why were double envelopes traditionally used?
-(Answers: 1. Répondez s’il vous plaît 2. Six to eight weeks before the wedding 3. To protect invitations during horseback delivery)
FAQs
- When should invitations be sent? Six to eight weeks before the wedding
- How should dates be written? Include day of week, full month name, and numerical date
- Are digital invitations acceptable? Yes, they’re becoming increasingly popular
Importance of National Wedding Invitation Day
This celebration recognizes invitation designers’ creativity, preserves wedding traditions, and highlights the significance of wedding announcements in bringing families together for celebrations.
Related
- National Calligraphy Day
- World Paper Day
- National Marriage Day
- World Post Day
- National Stationery Week