If the wedding is cancelled or postponed, the hosts should give all guests as much notice as possible in order to avoid any further inconvenience. A written notice should be sent to all those who have been sent an invitation - whether or not they have yet replied to confirm their attendance. However, if there is little time before the wedding was due to take place, a personal note or telephone call will be sufficient.
All suppliers of goods and services should also be advised, initially by telephone, followed up by a written letter of confirmation.
Any wedding gifts that have been received do not have to be returned in the case of postponement or modification to the wedding plans. However, if the wedding is cancelled entirely, they should be returned.
Cancellation
Notices informing guests of cancellation may be brief and to the point - no explanation is necessary, for example: