Intimate wedding this year big bash next!

1) Keep it short and brief. The knot and Zola have nice templates for intimate weddings you could follow and its free 😀

2) Just mention that due to the circumstances you'll be eloping and cordially invite them to a casual intimate wedding in celebration to your union.

3) I would kindly let all guests that are not invited know that during this pandemic their health and safety means the most to you guys.

Have you considered holding a live session like facebook, youtube, or zoom??? it would be nice if even though your considering still celebrating next year with the whole wedding experience for those that would still like to be a part of it, could be 🥰 you'd be surprised how many guests turn up to your virtual intimate wedding

4) OMG YES!!!! I absolutely love this idea and I have seen so many couples do this. I truly believe everyone should be more understanding and flexible given the circumstances and you both deserve the wedding of your dreams with all your loved ones 😭. The ceremony is such a special part of the wedding and I think it will be just as special as your intimate wedding and even more because all your guests will be there 🙏❤️ I don't see anything wrong with a ceremony and reception for next year and still continue with your intimate wedding honoring your original wedding date. TBH I told my FH if we need to postpone our wedding next year we would still honor our date and postpone the venue space and all for 2022 💁‍♀️

I'm so sorry to hear about your venue KD, but at least you got a little warning and time to make new plans!

I'd send two different sets of "change of plans" cards out to your guests: one set to intimate wedding crew with the new wedding information, and another set to the guests who are no longer invited. For the uninvited guests I'd keep it simple and say that out of an abundance of concern for all of your guests and loved ones, you've decided to change your wedding plans and will instead be married in an intimate family ceremony. If you want to stream your wedding ceremony for those guests you can't accommodate in person I'd also offer that option in this announcement!

Here are a few other posts I've seen with example wording you can check out as well: covid Microwedding, How to Uninvite, Cutting Guest List Card - wording, and How Do I Downsize My Guest List if I’ve Postponed My Wedding?

And you can definitely have another wedding celebration with a unity ceremony or vow renewal once everything is open again!