To say the last week has been a whirlwind or a nightmare would be an understatement! A week ago we knew that COVID-19 was going to impact our lives, but never did I imagine a week later that we would have had to postpone/cancel 6 weddings for April and early May!!
There have been TONS of resources that have been developed in the last month to assist vendors and couples navigate these unfamiliar waters of moving dates around, etc. One thing I wanted to quickly address is what is the best way to let your guests know that you are moving your wedding date when the invitations have went out.
I asked my friends over at Paper Rock Scissors on what they recommended and here is what Liz had to say.
Your website needs to act as the best friend in this situation… just keeping that home page as the hub of the latest information for those guests who are wondering what is happening with these events.
The actual announcement itself could be a simple email out to your guests, a designed email that you send out to your guests or a 2nd mailing that could be sent out to guests.”
Different Ways to word your postponement announcement
POSTPONEMENT/ CANCELLATION WORDING
(NO INFORMATION YET)
Due to recent events
the wedding of
Jane Doe
and
John Smith
has been postponed
more information to follow
Please stay up-to-date with our most current plans
and any additional changes on our website:
———————-
(NO INFORMATION YET)
Updated wedding details from
Jane Doe and John Smith
Due to current circumstances our wedding will no longer take place as scheduled.
We are working to make new arrangements so that we can share this day with all of our loved ones.
A new date will be shared with you soon.
Please check our wedding website for the most up-to-date information:
———————-
(NEW DATE)
The wedding of
Jane Doe
and
John Smith
at The Machine Shop
Minneapolis, Minnesota
has been rescheduled for
May 8, 2021
Please stay up-to-date with our most current plans
and any additional changes on our website:
———————-
(NEW DATE AND NEW VENUE)
The wedding of
Jane Doe
and
John Smith
has been rescheduled for
May 8, 2021
at The Machine Shop
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Please stay up-to-date with our most current plans
and any additional changes on our website
———————-
(CANCELLATION)
Announcement
We regret to inform you that due to current circumstances
the wedding celebration of
Jane Doe
and
John Smith
has been cancelled.
We thank you for your understanding.
———————-
MORE FORMAL OPTIONS
(POSTPONEMENT NEW DATE AND VENUE)
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Forrester
announce that the marriage of their daughter
Jennifer Marie
to
Nicholas Jude Strickland
has been postponed to
Saturday, the twentieth of September
at six o’clock
Church of Christ
Edina, Minnesota
———————-
(CANCELLATION – FORMAL)
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Forrester
regret that the current circumstance
obliges them to recall their invitations
to the marriage of their daughter
Jennifer Marie
to
Nicholas Jude Strickland
On Saturday, the second of May
Some other visuals that could be helpful for you would be these screenshots you can share with your guests:
