Q what is the difference between an announcement and an invitation?
A A wedding announcement simply proclaims your news, there is no inviting involved. Announcements are typically used in cases where a small private ceremony is held, or if the destination is far away. Announcements are typically sent on the day of the event or shorty after. The invitation on the other hand may be similar in some of the wording, but the main purpose is to invite the recipient to attend. Invitations are sent out typically 6 to 8 weeks in advance of the wedding.