A guide to announcing your wedding postponement
If there’s one thing the last year and a half has taught us, it’s that life is unpredictable. Sometimes things don’t always go to plan. And no matter how prepared you may be, life has a way of upsetting the most organised of events.
If you haven’t personally experienced a wedding postponement in the past year, there’s a fair chance you know someone who has. And while the phrase ‘wedding postponement’ may induce a fair amount of stress and disappointment, there are a number of ways to make everything from the announcement process to the wedding invitations, easy, stress free and of course, ensure that you’re looking forward to your future date!
So, what should you do if you need to postpone your wedding?
Notify your Loved Ones
First things first: get in contact with your nearest and dearest; family, close friends, and bridal party, and inform them of your decision. This way you can ensure that they have ample time to consult their own plans, and hope that many of them will still be able to make the day.
It’s important to remember that while there’s likely going to be lots of emotions and disappointment if people are unable to come, ultimately, they will understand and want nothing more than for you to enjoy your special day.
Inform your Guest List
Then it’s time to notify the rest of your guest list. The golden rule with wedding postponements is the more notice you can give, the better. But in such turbulent times, this may not always be possible. There are a number of simple ways to notify your guests, whether through text, email, and even social media.
It’s important to keep the celebration alive, and make sure your guests are on the lookout for their new wedding invitation!
If you’re unsure on wording, here are a couple of examples on how to lovingly announce the postponement of your wedding:
Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have made the tough decision to postpone our wedding for the time being. We are currently in the process of rescheduling and will share any further updates when they are available.
Take care and much love,
[insert name of couple]
We are saddened to announce that we are postponing our wedding on the [insert date], owing to [insert situation].
But keep those dancing shoes on! Our new date will be announced soon and we can’t wait to celebrate with you all.
[insert name of couple]
We’re postponing!
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, we will be rescheduling our wedding to a new date. 2021 may have changed our plans, but we can’t wait to celebrate with you all when we can. Keep an eye out for our new wedding invitations!
Lots of love,
[insert name of couple]
Update your Wedding Website
Now that you’ve announced your wedding postponement, it’s time to pick a new date! Wedding websites are a fantastic way to organize your wedding, regardless of COVID-19.
They give you the flexibility to change your wedding stationery (invitations, wedding details and RSVP cards) at the drop of the hat, and allow you to give your guests as much information as they need.
If you happen to have a wedding website, simply update and highlight the new date, so that it’s noticeable for your guests.
Mail Change of Date Cards
And finally, mail your Change of Date cards! These have become the latest addition to the wedding stationery catalogue, and are the perfect way to officially announce your new wedding date. The best thing is, you don’t need to stress about sending a new RSVP card, you can simply direct your guests to your wedding website for that!
And if your budget is limited, no worries! Digital Change of Date cards are a simple and easy solution, which you can email to your guests instead.
How can Post Road Studio help?
We want to make this process as easy and as stress-free as possible, and are here to help in any way we can! If you have previously ordered wedding stationery with us, we can update your date, and send you a digital copy of your wedding invitation free of charge, so please don’t hesitate to reach out and get in contact!
Wedding postponements are stressful. But take heart in the fact that the announcement side of it, doesn’t have to be. Amongst all of the changes and reshuffling, the most important thing to remember is that a postponement is not a cancellation. Weddings are meant to be a time of happiness and joy, so don’t forget to get excited and look forward to your new date!
We hope this blog can help set your mind at ease, and reassure couples who might be hesitant to plan their wedding, that there are always options!
If you have any questions about our wedding invitation and stationery services, or what to do with your current invitations, please get in contact with us today!
