[happyday2007]

My Fiance and I want to wed in the Caribbean in the Fall and I am so confused about the proper etiquette for invitations and announcements. To be very honest we want the ceremony to be very private with just he and I (for honeymoon reasons) but his parents may join and a few others, but it's HIGHLY (almost 100 %) doubtful; so my question is, do we send out invitations knowing full well that people cannot join with a note of where we are registered, or do we send out announcements when we return or before we leave with no note of where we are registered; because it seems improper to want/expect gifts if one cannot make the wedding? We will most likely have some sort of reception party when we return to celebrate our with friends and family. To add to the confusion, we just bought a new house so we also want to share that "new home" celebration as well?

Thank you in advance for your advice!

-KD

This post has been edited by TWQadmin: 26 April 2025 - 08:32 AM

[Wedding Queen and MOG]

Hi KD -

You'll send wedding invitations to anyone you want to have join you at your destination. Leave it up to the guest to decline. However, if you want a private ceremony then obviously do not send any invitations to the wedding.

Send reception invitations about 6 to 8 weeks before the reception. No mention of gifts should be made on the wedding or the reception invitation. Note that the guest invited to a reception is not obligated to bring a gift, but many do. The wedding (ceremony) is actually the gift giving event.

If your reception is very informal you could host an open house celebrating both your wedding and new home. But, the invitations would be very informal.

Send announcements to anyone you need to inform about your marriage but who will not be invited to the wedding or reception. The wedding announcement does not obligate the recipient to send a gift.

This post has been edited by TWQadmin: 26 April 2025 - 09:01 AM