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Got married but cancelling reception

Lidia, on March 9, 2021 at 9:55 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 5

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We were supposed to get married June 13, 2020, but Covid. Prior to that date, we rescheduled with our venue for August 29, 2020 but as we got closer obviously realized that wasn't going to happen so we sent out cards saying it was postponed and to save our new date of June 26, 2021. Well we decided to have a small ceremony (just immediate family) on August 29, 2020 and honestly it was the best!! After our ceremony and looking at things now, we thought that even this coming June might not be possible so we talked to the venue and decided to cancel the reception all together.

So my question...what verbiage can I use on a mailed card (never made a website) to explain we got married but are deciding to cancel the reception?? I couldn't really find any samples online, all of them alluded to a reception in the future. Any thoughts or advice are appreciated!! I would like to include a picture from the ceremony but don't know what to say. Thank you in advance!

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Latest activity by Lynnie, on March 10, 2021 at 4:32 PM

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Michelle · on March 9, 2021 at 10:03 PM
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You can have a 5 or or 10 yr vow renewal. As for the rest send announcements that you got married on particular date and the scheduled celebration is cancelled.
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Amanda · on March 9, 2021 at 10:28 PM
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Did you send out updated invites? You can send out a marriage announcement in the mail.
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Marianne · on March 10, 2021 at 10:22 AM
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I'd send out marriage announcement cards! You could have a wedding picture on the front with your names and wedding date and a little note on the back explaining the situation. I'm using Minted for my invites and they have some cute marriage announcement cards that you could at least reference for inspiration!
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Lynnie · on March 10, 2021 at 4:31 PM
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Hi Lidia! Like everyone has said, I'd look to marriage announcements for the best wording!!
I've seen some cute headers like "we just couldn't wait", "so, we eloped!", "we said yes" or just "we tied the knot"! Follow that up by saying when you exchanged vows, and I'd definitely include a picture!
It might also be helpful since you sent out change the dates to specifically state that there will no longer be a reception in June. Maybe something like "Due to continued uncertainty, we will no longer be having a reception in June", and thank everyone for their continued love & support!
Here are a few good wording examples I found:
"With great joy we announce that we were married on [date] in [place]. Due to Covid-19 restrictions there were many loved ones we were not able to invite. We deeply missed having you there, but you were in our hearts. We love you. We miss you. We hope to see you soon!"
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Lynnie · on March 10, 2021 at 4:32 PM
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Here's one more! Just cut out the last line about celebrating formally in the future!!
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