My husband and I got married in March when he was home on leave and we were planning on having a wedding reception at the end of December to celebrate with family and friends that couldn't be there for our wedding. (it was only a small ceromony) Well there has been a alot of conflict and clashing between our mother's personalities so we have decided to call it off, it's not worth all of the fighting back and forth so now I need to write a cancelation letter to inform all of our guest but I do not know where to begin. How do I keep it short and sweet and to the point with out too much info. I need to get these out ASAP!!! Thank you for your help.
2007-12-04 02:11:31 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
My advice is to not let bickering mothers come in between what you and your husband want. The two of you want to share the celebration with your family and friends and you should be able to do just that. Do the reception as planned.
Good luck!
2007-12-04 02:34:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If the only reason you are canceling is because your two adult mothers can't get along - don't invite them. I'm sure your guests are looking forward to sharing this day with you and you will definitely upset some people by canceling. Especially if it's only in a few weeks. People usually make a lot of plans during the month of December and may have canceled somewhere else to attend your event.
If you mothers can't be adults about YOUR reception, tell them to stay home or grow up. Their childish attitudes, by no means, should affect whether or not you have a wedding reception that you deserve.
2007-12-04 11:59:34 · answer #2 · answered by Paula Christine 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We regret to inform you that our wedding reception due tto be held on Saturday August 8, 2008 has been cancelled.
If I were you I would have them printed up by Minuteman Press or do them yourself on the computer. Buy some nice simple blank cards with envelopes in Staples.
2007-12-04 18:52:59 · answer #3 · answered by cardgirl2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK so why cancel it just don't invite y'alls moms. Why should you and the rest of your guest not have a great time cuz mom's cant behave. As for saving there face and not letting people now why try. Maybe if the get embarrassed they will start acting like adults and not kids. The day is yours not theirs!
So going back to your ?..... You could always say.... Love is still blooming but our reception is not. So we ask for your understanding in the cancellation of said event at_______________________. With all our love and happynesss Mr. & Mrs.______________
2007-12-04 14:59:14 · answer #4 · answered by crissypeach 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh, that is so sad. I am sorry to hear that your mother's are ruining your fun. (On the bright side though, you will now always remember this and when your children go to marry you will make it very easy on them)
The poster above me wrote the perfect letter; short, sweet and more importantly, to the point.
I wouldnt include contact information though because everyone will be calling you to find out why and its probably not something you will want to deal with. Just thank everyone and leave it at that.
Best of luck to you.
2007-12-04 10:27:30 · answer #5 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I like britno_00's letter also. and I agree to not add the contact info. However I would add a notation that all is well with you and your hubby personally, otherwise you run the risk of people who are not aware of the mom issues thinking you are already getting divorced.
Congrats on the marriage and sorry the moms are being jerks! Just save up and throw your own party, then you don't have to mess with the moms.
2007-12-04 10:34:06 · answer #6 · answered by Invisigoth 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all, be gracious for their love and friendship. Try something like this.
Dear Friends and Family,
Due to un-for-seen circumstances, we are having to cancel our wedding reception on (date of your reception here) at (time of your reception here).
Thank you all for you never ending love and support.
Sincerely,
(your husband's name and your name)
You may want to include your contact information, but that would be up to you.
Congratulations on your marriage, and I hope the reception situation gets worked out soon.
2007-12-04 10:20:20 · answer #7 · answered by britno_00 2 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Get a cute little notecard and state "Wedding Reception for X and Y scheduled for December 10, 2007 has been cancelled. We deeply regret any inconvenience this causes".
2007-12-04 10:16:32 · answer #8 · answered by nova_queen_28 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Just have the reception and send the cancellation letter to your mother's only!
2007-12-04 10:48:42 · answer #9 · answered by Sharon 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you considered only sending this letter you your mothers?
Shame on them.
Do they know that their behavior is causing you this much heart ache? Perhaps they should be the ones to have to send the cancellations in order to feel some of the repercussions of their actions.
2007-12-04 17:29:00 · answer #10 · answered by bountifiles 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋