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Just Said Yes April 2023

Invitation wording for full property buyout..

Chloe, on March 18, 2022 at 2:52 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 3 7
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Hi WW!

For our FL Keys wedding, we have reserved an entire resort for 3 nights. Check-in Friday evening and checkout Monday morning. The location is gorgeous and have tons of amenities for guests to use while they are there for the weekend. Plus, our rehearsal dinner, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception will all be on-site at this resort.


I am sending out save the dates and we want to encourage people to start booking these rooms ASAP. They have to text us to reserve their space, then we will give them the contact # of our wedding planner for them to call with payment. As these are just the STD's, I want to keep it short and sweet....but also get the point across that they should move on this ASAP. What do you think about this wording on a STD??


"WE HAVE SECURED A FULL PROPERTY BUY-OUT AT OUR VENUE, ____insert venue name_______, FOR OUR WEDDING WEEKEND. WE ENCOURAGE ALL OF OUR GUESTS TO STAY ON-SITE WITH US.


PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON OUR WEDDING WEBSITE TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM(S).


CHECK-IN: FRIDAY, APRIL 28TH, 2023

CHECK-OUT: MONDAY, MAY 1ST, 2023"


Then we have a QR code that says "scan me" and that takes them to the "Travel" page of our wedding website. Thoughts on the wording for the STD??

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Latest activity by Chloe, on March 21, 2022 at 3:00 PM
  • Shannon
    Super July 2022
    Shannon ·
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    Wow! That sounds outstanding.
    I would eliminate the buy out part and change to, “we have reserved the entire property at our venue…”
    I would also add the check in and check out times for traveling purposes.
    Also, instead of texting you, why not include the wedding planning # so they can contact directly?
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  • Taylor
    VIP October 2022
    Taylor ·
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    I second this
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    Expert May 2010
    Theresa ·
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    If you've reserved the whole resort, why do your guests need to reserve their accommodations ASAP? It's a year out. I'm not sure your guests will even know if they can attend that far in advance, much less pay that early. I would try to avoid being too pushy.

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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    Agree with this. No one can commit to anything until 4weeks before the wedding which is the standard rsvp due date. Let them know when and where everything is via phone call or email and leave it at that. Don’t pressure anyone a year ahead.
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
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    Also don’t send invitations earlier than 8 weeks before the wedding and no later than 6 weeks before the wedding.
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    Just Said Yes April 2023
    Chloe ·
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    Thanks Shannon - that is great advise. I will definitely make those updates for our STDs Smiley smile Thank you so much!!

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    Just Said Yes April 2023
    Chloe ·
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    Hi all! Thanks for your input Smiley smile However, my sense of urgency is not up for debate here. I simply asked for input on the wording for our STDs. This is a destination wedding and rooming accommodations are more complex than simply staying at a Marriott. There are a limited number of rooms available on site, so if they do not book them early, they could miss out. Also, the sooner they book the sooner they can start to make payments on the room and spread it out over a longer period of time.

    As this is a destination wedding, we are sending STDs a full year out from the wedding to allow guests to plan accordingly. 4 weeks prior to the wedding simply will not work for us, regardless if that is the "norm" or not. But that's the beauty of weddings - it's YOURS to do what ever work for YOU & YOUR partner! Thanks for the input and insight!!!

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