how to word invitation to second wedding reception
Hi! We are paying for our own wedding in Massachusetts where we live. We had to cut our guest list for money reasons and had to cut out most of my extended family who live in Pennsylvania. We have a limited relationship with them and did not want to cut out close friends here in order to include them. We don't want to leave them out completely so we are planning an informal second reception BBQ (at my sister's house) over the summer for my extended family in PA. I need to know how to word the invitations so those invited don't feel upset for not being invited to the formal wedding (we are not including anything about gifts as we don't expect them). My sister is letting us use her house, but we are still paying for the party,so I'm not sure how to do this. I searched the sight but didn't find this specific issue. Thanks!
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Re: [zdelong] how to word invitation to second wedding reception
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Dear Zdelong,
These would just be typical informal reception invitations. There is no need for explanations about the wedding.
Here is an example of a traditional invitation:
The pleasure of your company is requested at the wedding reception of Mr. and Mrs. Jane and John Smith
Friday, the fourth of May at three o'clock Location
For the less formal invitation, you could use your own language and skip "The pleasure of your company is requested". Perhaps you could just say, "Please join us to celebrate our recent wedding." And, you are correct not to mention gifts. It is never listed.
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