We are getting married in a small ceremony with just our immediate family. About 1-2 months later we will have a party to celebrate our marriage with extended family and friends. It will be much like a reception as far as food and drinks go but without the traditional post wedding things such as cake cutting, first dances, etc...
I am ordering the invitations for the "Celebration" now. Not sure how to word them. At the time that they are sent out, we will be married. Should I state that we were married in a private ceremony and would like for everyone to come celebrate with us or not mention the ceremony as most people will know and just invite them to celebrate.
A few ideas:
The pleasure of your company is requested to celebrate the marriage of Bride and Groom
The pleasure of your company is requested to celebrate the marriage of Bride and Groom Last Name
Bride and Groom were wed in a private ceremony at Location on Date
Please join the newly wed couple in celebrating their marriage
Do any of these sound good? Any suggestions? Thanks!
Update: I found an invitation that has an area for a photo at the top and a monogrammed letter right below that so I'm thinking of using a photo from our wedding and our last initial and then saying:
The newly wed
Bride & Groom
Last Name
Request the pleasure of your company
to celebrate their marriage