how to tell people we've changed the date

I don't think you need to really explain yourself. When they ask, just say "This date worked out better for us." People can assume it's because of prices, availability of space, etc. But if you haven't actually sent anything yet, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

We haven't picked a date yet, but I want to let people know that we're postponing the wedding in case any of them have made plans already (I know I have!). Or do you think because we haven't sent invites that it's OK to not tell people we've changed the date?

I guess I could be more general and say, "Next year works better for us." Thanks for suggestion.

If you haven't sent out invitations or anything to announce the date, then you don't have to officially inform people you've changed it. When people ask just tell them the new one works out better.

I wouldn't say anything until you know the specific date for early next year. Just make sure you send out STDs. I personally believe that it's better to act and ask for forgiveness later! LOL

I agree. I don't think you owe an explanation if you have not sent save the dates or invites yet, and a simple explanation of "moving it worked better for us" should be reason enough.

I agree with Tamara...but if you feel you want to say a little more, you can say something like 'The venue that we wanted wasn't available for the day we wanted in October, so we just decided to push it back some and take some more time to come up with another plan'.

You don't need to say anything let alone explain yourselves. FH & I have been engaged for 1.5yrs & have changed the date ~4 times. People kept asking us, which was irritating. We had several reasons for the date changes & we never told anyone. So again, it's no ones business why you need to change the date.

I agree that you don't owe anyone an explanation... It might be good to talk with your families about postponing it but I don't think you need to officially inform anyone since you haven't sent out std's or even invites.

Simply say that you made the changes because circumstance have changed and it would be beneficial for you to make this change. (meaning NOYB) I find that most people don't mean anything by it, they just like the gossip. Give them no fuel for the fire and it wil quickly die out. and Good Luck!

I agree..I wouldn't really say anything they can see it on your stds :-)

Thanks for the responses. My concern was just giving people a heads-up about the date change. I know I don't need to FORMALLY tell everyone, but everyone already knows that we were planning to get married on a certain date and it seems somewhat rude to not tell them that we've changed. Because we don't know when we're going to get married now, we likely won't be sending out any STDs until AFTER our original wedding date. Boo. Oh well. Thanks again!

Its not really official till u send the invitations or STD i wouldn't worry to much