Who do we invite if we’re getting married abroad?
Most couples stick to close family and friends only and then hold a post-wedding party when they get back. If you are marrying in Ghana but live overseas and the costs involved aren’t such an issue as for, say, Discounted Plane tickets, then give your friends the option of coming along (Paying for their own Plane tickets) but make it very clear that you won’t be offended if they cannot join you. 4. Who sends the invitations and when? Traditional invites come from the bride’s parents, though sometimes the groom’s name is followed by “son of (his parents’ names).” These days many couples send their own. Order them four months before the wedding and post them eight to 10 weeks before. Include a reply card and a pre-addressed envelope to speed things up. 5. Should I set a dress code? Traditionally, a formal engraved invitation meant that guests were expected to wear morning dress – without it being stated on the invite. Nowadays dress codes can be quite varied and it’s fine to specify what
