How to Word No Smoking for Wedding & Reception on an Invitation

Making the decision to have a non smoking wedding and reception can be difficult, especially if you have friends and family members who smoke. When you decide to have a non smoking wedding and reception, you have to figure out a way to politely let everyone else know. It must be stern enough to get people's attention, but polite enough to maintain friendly relationships. Like most things , there is a right and a wrong way to word it. The right way to word no smoking in a wedding invitation is written in this guide.

Things You'll Need

• card stock
• non smoking stickers

Instructions

1. Request a non smoking emblem on the invitation itself. Most folks design and order professional wedding invitations. These invitations are pre made, but let you custom design them to fit your needs. Most paper supply stores and bridal shops carry these cards and offer the non smoking emblem. A good place to put the emblem is at the bottom of both the wedding and reception invitations. It almost looks like a seal.

2. Stick little non smoking stickers on the outside of the envelope. You can purchase nice looking non smoking stickers at craft stores and scrap-booking stores. Then, place them over the point of the envelope flap after you seal it.

3. Add a line to the bottom of your professionally made invitations. It should read, "This will be a non smoking event. Thank you for your cooperation." This is the most polite way to bluntly say, "No smoking". Be sure it is written in the same style as the invitation itself.

4. Spread the word. Have your close friends and family members mention that your wedding will be a non smoking event. Simply talking about how your day will be non smoking should get the point across.

5. Assign a policing job to the maid of honor, personal attendant, or best man. On your special wedding day, you should not be required to monitor the smoking situation. Give that job to the wedding party. Make sure they know that this issue is non negotiable.

Tips & Warnings

• Let your actions speak louder than words. Don't smoke yourself, and never attend restaurants, bars, or clubs that allow smoking.

• Don't single anyone out on the invitations. Make sure you tell both the non smokers and smokers there will be no smoking allowed.