When sending out the invitations, you may need to enclose a map, directions for reaching the church, register office, approved premises and/or the reception venue. Guests will also require information on parking. Keep a careful guest list and enter acceptances/refusals straightaway.

Deciding who to invite and who to leave out is always rather a headache. The groom's parents may feel sad if they are allowed to invite only a few of their family and friends, while there are huge numbers of guests from the bride's family.

Each couple has to try and resolve this amicably with their parents. Try not to leave out anyone who will be very disappointed at not receiving an invitation. Whatever party or event people attend subsequently, nothing quite makes up for missing the wedding.