Cancelled Engagements

Cancelled Engagements

Cancelled Engagement: The Announcement

If the wedding invitations or save-the-dates have already been sent, you do need to send an announcement as soon as possible. You can do this either by mail or by phone, whichever you prefer.  Be brief and to the point. …
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Cancelled Engagement: The Ring

First, if the bride was who ended the engagement, she absolutely needs to return the ring.  This also applies if the ring is an heirloom or stone from the groom’s family.  However, the waters grow murkier if the groom broke…
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Cancelled Engagement: Returning the Gifts

You must return all wedding gifts (including any given for wedding-related events, such as showers or engagement parties).  Include a short note announcing that the engagement has been called off, but still make sure to thank them for the thoughtfulness…
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Cancelled Engagement: Graceful Answers

So, the wedding is cancelled and the engagement is off.  All the bills have been split and details settled.  And now, you have to face curious acquaintances chomping at the bit to get the juicy details.  Of course, it is…
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Cancelled Engagement: First Steps

Immediately tell your family and everyone involved in the wedding that the engagement is off.  Likely, most costs your family and wedding party members have associated with the wedding can be recouped, to some degree, given enough notice.  Although this…
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