Cutting Guest List Card - wording

I think that wording is fine. especially since you have the option of livestream

I think it looks good. The text is a bit small for me to read clearly but what does it say " In _____ of the situation..."? I normally hear "In light of" but I'm not sure if thats what your card says.

The card looks good! I would take the registry info off of the card. And a minor error: "OCTOBER 10TH 2020" should instead be "OCTOBER 10TH, 2020".


As a wording suggestion, instead of phrasing it as "close friends", maybe state, "...have made the decision to limit the ceremony and reception attendance to immediate family and wedding party only."

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Its the word "lieu" but I like your words "In light of" better! Thank you!

I think personally I would remove the "close friends and family" and leave it at immediate family. What if I'm the person who thought we were close friends and got caught, I'd probably be hurt by not making the cut in the "friends" list. Remember, "family" isn't always blood.

Just my thoughts.

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If I don't add the registry info, then these guests might not know or forget that we're actually registered anywhere. Or does it just sound too greedy? I forgot to add I've only sent out save the dates, none of my guests have gotten any invites, or any other wedding details. So this card would be like an alternative to that?

Thank you for the correction and word suggestion! I like your wording better!

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Oh that's true! Yeah I definitely don't want my other friends to think that! Thank you!

I agree with both of PPs suggestions, you don’t need to mention that close friends were invited and make someone feel like they’re not a close friend. It’s also incredibly rude to say “you’re not invited to our wedding anymore because we’re not close enough, but here is where you can find a list of gifts we would like!”

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Totally agree! I love all my friends and really wish we can all celebrate in person! Thank you for your feedback!

View Quoted Comment Caytlyn had a good explanation for why the registry info should be removed. Definitely add that info on your website (and the link to your website on your card is a good idea) - guests interested in purchasing something on your registry will likely check your website first, or they will ask you about it. Card looks great otherwise, nice work!!

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Thank you!!! You're right, I will take the registry off and leave the website link, I definitely don't want to sound greedy! Thanks for your feedback!!

I agree with the other commenters about the phrasing of "close friends" for people who may be offended that they aren't included in that category. I would rephrase to either "parents and bridal party" or "have made the decision to have a private ceremony" (which is vague, but is still clear that they aren't invited to attend based on the rest of the invitation).

Agreed also with putting website information and have the registry on the website I'm sure people will still want to send you gifts, but it is better not to put the registry directly on the card.

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Great wording and I like PPs suggestions as well.

Just a side note; good on you for changing this. "In lieu of" is actually incorrect here anyway--it means "instead of," so the sentence technically reads: "Instead of the situation, they will also be live-streaming their ceremony via Facebook Live." That's why people usually use it in sentences like, "In lieu of gifts, please make a donation to this charity."

Good luck with the wedding!

"In lieu of the situation, they will be also" reads better as 'In light of (or 'due to') the current situation, they will be'. "In lieu" means 'instead of.

I agree with the others about the close friends statement and the registry info. I think just adding the website address as the last line on the card is all that is needed there.
And PP is correct about the “in lieu of” statement. This means “instead of” or “in replace of” and that isn’t what you are saying. Something like “In light of the situation” or even “Due to the current disruption” would be better and make more sense.
Good luck!