Our venue has requested that guests not wear pumps because the venue has very old wooden floors. We'll also be spending some time outside (weather permitting), so pumps are not the ideal choice for grass and stone pathways. Obviously, there are lots of other choices (wedges, sandals, flats, etc.), but I don't want to sound bossy or like we are trying to dictate attire.
My questions are:
1.) How should we word this?
2.) How should we get the word out? Is this appropriate on the "information for guests" insert in the invitation envelope, or should this be word-of-mouth or website-only?
Thanks in advance!