Wedding announcements should be used to let friends, family, and possibly professional colleagues who were not invited to the wedding know that a marriage took place. They might not have been invited for various reasons such as budget constraints, space considerations, or other reasons.

Don’t send someone an announcement (and not invite them) just because you know ahead of time they can’t come. That may cause hurt feelings.

If you’re sure a lot of friends and family won’t be able to come, you might consider having a second reception or casual party in your hometown after you return from your wedding. Here are some wording examples from announcements to help you out:

. . . . . . . . . .

It could have been the time…

Maybe it was the place

We thought you should know

in any case

Jane Smith

and

John Johnson

were married at

the Love Chapel

in Las Vegas

on September 13th, 2014.

. . . . . . . . . .

We are happy to announce

the joyous beginning

of our new lives together

Jane Elizabeth

and

David Michael

celebrated their love

at a wedding ceremony

Saturday, the tenth of June

Two thousand and fourteen

We are now residing at

1234 Some Street

City, State

123-123-1234

. . . . . . . . . .

We set sail for a much needed vacation

and we tied the knot

in a tropical destination!

Jane Elizabeth

and

David Michael

celebrated their love

at a wedding ceremony

Saturday, June 10, 2014

in the Bahamas.

We are now residing at

1234 Some Street

City, State

123-123-1234

. . . . . . . . . .

Jane Smith

and

John Johnson

have the honor of announcing

their marriage

on the tenth of June

two thousand and fourteen

City, State

. . . . . . . . . .

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith

are pleased to announce

the marriage of their daughter

Jane Elizabeth

to

John David Johnson

on Sunday, the tenth of June

The happy couple

is now at home at

1234 Some Street

City, State