My husband and I eloped before he deployed to middle east. Because we are both Catholic, we need to have our marriage blessed. Our intention was to have a wedding reception for family and friends after our marriage was blessed in the church and send out formal invitations/announcements to that event.
Now, eight months later, my husband is home and we are just getting started on the process. It doesn't look like we'll be finished with our marriage blessing much before our first anniversary. There is also a posibility that we will be moving before we are able to have a reception.
Realizing that we should have sent out marriage announcements eight months ago. What should we do now?
Etiquette Now
WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT
Jan 23, 2005, 7:50 PM
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Re: [kristeen] Wedding announcement way after wedding
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Dear Wedding Announcement,
You are correct that you really should have sent those announcements out after you married. These things happen. But, your friends and family will understand when they read the invitations to your wedding vow renewal. Your first anniversary would be a wonderful date for this ceremony, but you may do this at any time.
Because you are already married, this is the type of invitation you would be sending. It would look similar to this:
The honour of your presence is requested
at the renewal of the wedding vows of
Mr. and Mrs. Happy Couple
Date
Time
Location
You may have your reception anytime you wish, directly after your ceremony, or waiting until you are settled in your new home.
Best wishes to you both, Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
Wedding announcement way after wedding
