She did not want a big church wedding, since she had been living with him for 4 yrs. I don't want to be uncouth, but I really would like to send some formal announcements to everyone. How can I do this without seeming to ask for gifts?
2006-12-08 10:59:46 · 5 answers · asked by Ms. C 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Have a dinner.. nothing fancy.. invite everyone over and make the big announcement in front of everyone at once. That way your daughter will have something special to remember about when she got married and instead of sending a cold piece of paper in the mail to announce it you can have a warm gathering..
If you don't tell them why they are coming then they won't feel the need to bring presents.... and if they do ask if they can bring anything.. have them bring a casserole or something...
2006-12-08 11:08:07 · answer #1 · answered by lilmisscantbewrong 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello and congrats to your daughter. My husband and I got married at the courthouse. The only people that came was my sister and her family and my mother because my husband's family lives too far away. So, after we got married my mother in law sent out invitations and we had a small reception-like party at her house. I don't know if this is an idea for you but if so you can put on the invites that gifts are not mandatory, but that you just wish to celebrate the new couple. Even though no one came to our wedding, many people came and had a good time, and that way they still felt like they were a part of it somehow. Good luck to you! :)
2006-12-09 04:04:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dawn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, that's simple. Mr. and Mrs. Bride's Parents and Mr. and Mrs. Groom's Parents (optional) are pleased to announce that their children Bride and Groom were united in marriage on May 1, 2006 (or whatever the date was) in Chicago, Illinois (or whatever the town was) The groom's parents are optional. It depends on if you're sending the announcements to just your family. If you are, try this: Mr. and Mrs. Bride's Parents are please to announce the marriage of their daughter Bride to Groom son of Mr. and Mrs. Groom's Parents ..... This is a formal announcement that just says they were married, without telling everyone that it was a civil ceremony (it isn't anyone's business, really). It also doesn't require a gift, although some people might send one anyway.
2016-05-22 21:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you have to do is make a marriage announcement, Stationary stores have them all ready made up you just have to fill in the blanks, or use one for an idea and do one up on your computer and email them as a matter of fact why don't you go to the hallmark card co on line and see if they have any thing they seem to have all occasion cards to be emailed to amy one for free, as for gifts there is nothing wrong if some one sends one it is a lovely gesture
2006-12-08 12:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by rkilburn410 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The family should understand the fact, that this is how she wanted it, so its best to be short, and concentrated, when you tell them. Also mention for the with a small EQ that it was her decision, AND her right!
2006-12-08 11:08:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋