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Allison
Just Said Yes July 2019

To announce? or not announce? Just us two- no guests

Allison, on June 27, 2019 at 10:06 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

FH and I decided to leave the stress and guests behind. Him and I are getting on a plane next week and getting married, just the two of us. Our parents and a few of my closest friends know. But, we haven't announced it. Fiance thinks I should make a facebook post. He assumes people are already going to feel left out, so why upset them more by not telling them at all? I'm dying to share the news as well, but I'm on the fence about a pre-wedding announcement when we aren't inviting anyone. Could it open the door to unwanted opinions or discouraging comments? We aren't keeping it a secret & I'm sure word has spread to others who weren't told directly by us.

he actually wanted this post made a month ago but my whole reason for not wanting a typical wedding was the events, the guests, the stress, the constant busy schedule... I didn't want anyone to have time to throw me a bachelorette party or bridal shower, etc. Its just not my thing. I like simple. Those closest to me understand as I have said my whole life I was never going to have a traditional wedding... We will be dressing the part and hired a photographer and minister.

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Latest activity by Lady, on June 27, 2019 at 3:14 PM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    If I was in your shoes, I would wait until after the wedding to announce, whether that's via social media or physical mailed announcements. It sounds like your main goal is to avoid others opinions, if the event has already passed, their opinions don't really matter.

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I'd wait to announce it after too
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  • Allie
    Expert April 2019
    Allie ·
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    Wedding announcements after! Then you’ll get away from all the hullabaloo of the ‘i know you want it just you two but what about a bridal shower!’

    Enjoy!!!
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  • Katie
    Super November 2019
    Katie ·
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    I would announce after the wedding and if someone wants to throw you a "post wedding" party then you can plan that when it is convenient for everyone, other than that your family and friends will be excited for your and your FHs new adventure regardless.
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  • Allison
    Just Said Yes July 2019
    Allison ·
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    Thank you all! Your opinions are very much appreciated!
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  • Bride2020
    Devoted May 2020
    Bride2020 ·
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    Yep, wait until after. Make a cute social media post, maybe send out a card with a wedding photo for older family members that says "we got married!"
    Word of advice on a "post wedding" party: make it clear that you'll be content with whatever anyone wants to throw if someone offers to host, and you can help pick a date, but other than that you don't want to be involved and will appreciate whatever they plan for you.
    We are having a smaller wedding, FHs parents asked if we could do a potluck after to involve more of the community. Trying to plan that thing felt like just as much of a hassle as a normal wedding! FHs parents did notice this and said "You know, it's actually fine, you don't have to do this if you don't want to." But I'd bet I got kinda lucky there, for a while I was going a little crazy and was sad I hadn't avoided what I was trying to avoid.

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  • L
    Lady ·
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    Definitely wait til after!

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