Announcing our wedding date

I either made phone calls (US-based) or messaged (international friends) those in my immediate circle as soon as we booked the venue. Everyone else either heard word of mouth or with save the date.

If a group email works best for you and is the normal communication method with your group, do it. If it's not the normal method, maybe try individual emails?

Are you asking how to notify your family in Newfoundland that they are not invited? I don't think that's necessary. If anything I would have some other family member like your mom break the news. It's awkward to call someone up and say "I'm getting married but I'm calling to let you know you aren't invited." They'll figure it out

Oh wait...I just read your last part over... if you're not inviting, I wouldn't mention anything. Those friends and family I can't afford to invite I'm not telling. If they contact me I'm saying due to the venue capacity we can't exceed a certain number. Not mentioning anything has made it easier!

For the guests who are invited to the wedding you can definitely do a casual email just to let them know you've locked in the date and venue. For friends and family who are not invited, I would not contact them to tell them that. If (and when) the conversation comes up you can answer each person individually with reasons like venue space and budget constraints, or choosing to have a small intimate wedding!

You don't need to tell people you're not inviting them.

Hi, fellow Canadian! Only announce your wedding date to those who will receive an invitation for sure. For everyone else, if they're in town maybe grab coffee with them and announce the date, and for those in Newfoundland (who you WILL) invite, a phone call should be enough

If it's only family and close friends, just tell them. We are only inviting people that we communicate with regularly so it wasn't a big deal. We told them in person, over the phone, via text, whatever was natural to our relationship.

IF folks that aren't invited inquire, tell them you're planning a tiny wedding with immediate family and close friends. That's what we did. They got the hint.

Thanks guys lol now I'm thinking "duh why would I do that " haha your right just tell people whose invited it they ask then tell them