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Just Said Yes June 2021

Etiquette and advice for eloping

Sandy, on July 28, 2020 at 1:12 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 4

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Okay from the beginning

Original wedding was 10/10/2020- we had a venue/reception/photographer/DJ all picked out. Along with my dream dress!
Welllllllll surprise I got pregnant. Expected due date is 10/17/2020. Because of this we decided to switch wedding date to 6/20/20 which worked out! ... welllllllll then COVID-19 happened. So that new date was canceled.
at this moment we plan to get married on the beach in June of 2021 in the gulf shores with some family.
Issue is : 1- change of plans have been sent out after covid happened. Nothing specified on it just that sorry for the inconvenience blah blah jargon. 2- I will have to go down from 4 bridesmaid to 2. 2 are my sister in laws. So I have to let my two friends down as we are just trying to make it small with family only.
What is the appropriate way to do this? Do we need to make a reception/party for everyone originally invited after we get married ?
Do we send out invites stating sorry we plan to elope but plan to have a reception in the future?
I just have no clue what the right thing to do is....
All suggestions and advice is welcomed and appreciated!
Thank you! - a pregnant stressed bride

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Latest activity by Sandy, on July 30, 2020 at 8:18 AM

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Jana · on July 28, 2020 at 1:24 PM
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Anyone invited to the ceremony must be invited to a reception immediately following.

Some couples are having a larger reception at a later date. There's many threads on that topic.
Some kind of announcements should be sent out letting guests know you had to change plans.
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Just Said Yes June 2021
Sandy · on July 28, 2020 at 1:26 PM
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Thank you!
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Lynnie · on July 29, 2020 at 5:40 PM
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Hi Sandy! This is all new etiquette territory for everyone, so as long as you're being honest and heartfelt you should be fine! ❤️ I'd explain things to your bridesmaids in individual conversations, and let your original guest list know that "out of an abundance of caution..." you've decided get married in an intimate family ceremony instead. You can also check out this article which has great tips: How Do I Downsize My Guest List if I’ve Postponed My Wedding?
You can certainly choose to have a party or delayed reception once the health pandemic is all cleared up, but I wouldn't commit to that on paper (through invites or announcements) right now unless you're totally sure! 😉
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Sandy · on July 30, 2020 at 8:18 AM
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Thank you so much for your advice! I’ll definitely look into it all !
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