How to Let Guests Know a Wedding Was Cancelled

Americans spent nearly $6.6 billion dollars on purchases related their wedding in 2007, according to Forbes magazine. Deciding to cancel the wedding after all the money is spent and invitations have been sent is a difficult decision, and one that cannot be swept under the rug. It is crucial to inform your guests as quickly as possible after the wedding is called-off to allow them time to cancel reservations and, hopefully, receive a refund.

Things You'll Need

• Announcements

Instructions

1. Inform close family members, including your parents, in person. Traditionally, parents help pay for the wedding and have a vested financial stake in the proceedings. Informing them as quickly as possible gives them the opportunity to recoup some of their lost money.

2. Call family members and friends, and inform them about the wedding cancellation. This is feasible if the wedding is small and a more personal way to tell the wedding party, family members and friends.

3. Send out paper announcements informing the guests about the cancellation. Keep the announcement simple and inform the guest the wedding is cancelled, without giving the reason.

4. Send out a mass email informing the guests the wedding is off. This is a more economical way to get the word out if you have several guests and if there is a time constraint.

5. Inform guests through a social media outlet, such as Facebook or Google+. Post the announcement in your status or send people private messages to make the information less public.

Tips & Warnings

• Cancel your wedding registry to ensure guests do not purchase items for a wedding that is no longer taking place.

References

• Forbes: How to Cancel a Wedding
• The Knot; Q&A; Wedding Guest: Telling Them the Wedding's Off?