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How to list dates for a destination wedding

Frevrwevr, on February 18, 2021 at 9:09 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9

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We are having a small event "weekend" in the mountains and the welcome party is on June 28 and the ceremony and reception will be on June 29, 2021 at 5:30pm so it'll be late when we're done.

On the save the dates, I listed it as June 28-29, 2021 but now that I'm prepping invites to send, I wonder if I should list the dates that everyone should book (June 28-30) or just list the dates that they'll be celebrating with us and assume that they'll make the best decision for themselves based on all the details I include (times of events, etc.).

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Latest activity by Kimberly, on February 19, 2021 at 10:29 AM

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Michelle · on February 18, 2021 at 9:13 PM
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List the dates they will be celebrating. Also go into detail on your website
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Frevrwevr · on February 18, 2021 at 9:41 PM
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Sounds good, and I'll add it on the details card just in case. Thanks!
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Valerie · on February 18, 2021 at 10:13 PM
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I am dealing with the same issue. I honestly would only list the dates you want them celebrating with you. I know after I am married to my husband I don’t want to spend my entire weekend celebrating with everyone....
I am making an itinerary that lists our celebrations together...ceremony/reception...the next morning we meet for brunch and then everyone goes out to explore or enjoy their days..then we meet for dinner around 7:30 that evening.
I def. think providing an itinerary for your guests upon arrival helps cut out the confusion and helps ease your mind.
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Veronica · on February 18, 2021 at 10:14 PM
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I would just list the date of the ceremony and reception on the invite and then info about a welcome party or any other parties on the details card and wedding website.
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Mcskipper · on February 18, 2021 at 10:40 PM
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On the invite just put the time and date of the ceremony/reception.
You can include any additional events on a details card. People will sort out on their own what works for them when they plan their travel. If you need concrete numbers ahead of time for your welcome party, I would include a separate rsvp line for that event .
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Judith · on February 18, 2021 at 11:25 PM
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Agree, ceremony and reception on the invitation. The details card should list the full block of time they are currently holding room blocks for, though individuals may not attend the full weekend, or may spend some time doing other things or staying elsewhere.
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Frevrwevr · on February 18, 2021 at 11:41 PM
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Yes, I will have itinerary cards in the welcome bags!
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Frevrwevr · on February 18, 2021 at 11:42 PM
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Thanks so much everyone! I will go into further detail on the website and detail card.
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Kimberly · on February 19, 2021 at 10:29 AM
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Ceremony and reception on invitation. Then on a details card include all other activities with the date, time & location. Your website is the perfect place to then expand on the details of the other events.
Also, if you are doing an RSVP card by mail (or online really) I would include rsvp options for each event. Some guests may not want to participate in all events and you will need to know who isn’t going to attend the welcome dinner, etc.
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