Hi there. About a year ago my partner and I decided to celebrate our marriage at a resort in May 06. Verbal invitations to the ceremony were issued to all of our friends and family and a number of people have chosen to join us. Our reception will be held at the end of June 06, and we are in the process of sending our invitations for that event. As we never sent out formal save the date cards, is it acceptable to send a combined announcement / invitation to the reception? I thought something like " You are invited to a renewal of vows in honour of the marriage of so and so on May 9/ 06 in Varadero Cuba" would this be OK?...This will an informal afternoon function where we will renew our vows and follow it up with a light reception. Is it appropriate to mail out reply cards or RSVP by phone... and finally is there a web site you can recommend for wording for this type of an invitation?
Thanks so much...
Etiquette Now
WEDDING ETIQUETTE EXPERT
Mar 22, 2006, 10:51 AM
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Re: [dwvaradero] destination wedding / local reception
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Dear Renewing,
This isn't a wedding, so the wording is not as traditional. Just word it as formally as your event. Your example is fine. Please read more about vow renewal invitation etiquette.
Your reception/party invitation shouldn't include an announcement. A wedding is announced, not a vow renewal. Everyone already knows that you are married. A vow renewal is a personal event. Plus, an invitation and announcement are two different things. So, it is best not to confuse our guests.
Just invite your guests to a party to celebrate your vow renewal. This isn't the same as a wedding reception. It would be more like an anniversary party, especially since it doesn't directly follow your ceremony. The invitation could be verbal or written informally. There is no standard invitation for these parties, but it is too early to send them. Send them out just like any other party invitation.
destination wedding / local reception
