My partner and I have decided to get married but neither of us are very interested in the planning or expense that goes into a wedding wedding, so we’re just going to sign the license when we can get a date at the registry office then have people round our house for a party later on. I’m not sure how to word the invitations. Is something like this clear? Do you think I need to specify that people won’t actually be watching us get married?
“Please join [Bride] and [Groom] at a party to celebrate their marriage
On [date] at [address]
We have everything we need so please don’t bring presents but an extra bottle of wine for the party would be gratefully received.”
Does the last bit look stingy? I think guests often give money when gifts aren’t specified and I don’t really want my friends and family to do that either as we won’t have spent much on the event!