No, the rules aren't regional at all. As a matter if fact, they are universal. Whether or not people adhere to them or not, is , of course, their choice.
And FYI...unless I am very much mistaken, you are getting weddinginvitations; not wedding announcements and yes, there IS a difference.
174 posted on 07/13/2005 2:13:58 PM PDT by nopardons