announcements for private wedding and invite to reception months later
I am not sure what to do! My fiance and I originally planned to have wedding and reception at same place, same date next October. I had wanted to elope - I don't like the idea of having 100 people watching me while I say my vows, I feel a very small ceremony would be more romantic, and I don't want to wait til October to marry the love of my life! After much discussion recently, we have decided to keep the October date for the reception, but have a very private ceremony next month (on our anniversary of becoming a couple) with just our immediate family and best friend. I want to send out announcements soon after the marriage to all of our other family and friends, not all of whom will be invited to the reception 8 months later. I feel this would be WAY too soon to send out reception invites, and am unsure how to word announcements. I want those who will be invited to the reception to know that we've already tied the knot but will still be having the reception, but I don't want those who will not be invited to the reception to think they will be invited. Is there any good way to do this, or will it be best to send announcements that make no mention of reception and then send out reception invites closer to reception date?
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Jan 6, 2006, 10:37 AM
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Re: [sallymoon] announcements for private wedding and invite to reception months later
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Dear Needs Two Cards,
Not everyone needs to receive an announcement. So, only send these to those who must know.
For the people who are not invited to the reception, send announcements. Word these as you would any wedding announcement. Please read about wedding announcements.
For those who you will be inviting to your reception, you could send save the date cards. It is obvious that you are married or will be by the time of the reception. Of course, if this will an informal affair, you could include the fact that you are married on the save the date. These can be worded any way you wish.
announcements for private wedding and invite to reception months later
