Erin: Virtual Wedding Invitation

It’s the time of year when my mailbox begins to fill with white and cream envelopes with my name and address written in calligraphy and gold-monogrammed initials on stickers sealing them shut. Wedding invitations usually begin to arrive in February for the summer wedding season. Couples want to make sure to give adequate time for guests to “save the date” and buy them a present from one of their registries. I enjoy getting these invitations — it makes me feel important. I am happy to know I mean enough to someone they would want to share this special day with me. Then again, a lot of times I apparently mean a lot to the bride or groom’s parents (i.e. former colleagues, fellow church members, friends of my parents, etc.), as I do not have any recollection of ever having a conversation with the ones who are actually getting married/ Erin Harty , UIdaho Argonaut. More here .

Question: How many wedding invitations do you get per year? In most instances, do you actually know one of the members of the couple getting married?