The invite wording goes like this: Mr. and Mrs. (your names here) request the pleasure of your company at a reception Sunday, the first of August time, place, etc.

The invite reveals that the couple split guests into two groups. First, they designated an A group. "Group A: Please RSVP as soon as possible.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My parents have generously offered to pay for our wedding. My mother also offered to take on the job of preparing invitations, about 200, for which I am very grateful.