when, who, and how to announce our private ceremony
Hello! My honey and I are planning a very private wedding with only immediate family, due to take place this summer. We are also expecting our first child in October, so that is one reason for a private, fast-approaching wedding (we will be married before our child is born).
My question is regarding the etiquette for announcing that we've gotten married and to announce that we plan to have a big reception next summer. I read many posts and couldn't find any specific enough because of our special circumstances. I should also add that the news of the baby has made its way around both sides of our families, and it's completely accepted. We want everyone to know our exciting news (about the wedding) and let them know that they will all be included later. To be more specific: is it okay to announce to everyone (even the more distant friends and family members) that we plan to include in the festivities next year? Is it okay to do this promptly after our nuptuals?
Hopefully this has all made sense . Thanks so much!
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Jun 18, 2007, 2:58 PM
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Re: [confusedbride2B] when, who, and how to announce our private ceremony
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Dear Confused,
Normally we wouldn't announce to anyone who would be invited to the reception, as the reception invitation would be the announcement. But, your reception will be so late. So, you could send an informal announcement with a little note about the upcoming reception. It should be informal.
Your reception should be within a year or it is an anniversary party. It also couldn't include all of the traditional elements as they wouldn't apply to a couple married for so long.
when, who, and how to announce our private ceremony
. Thanks so much! 
