What is the best wording for emailing someone that we arent making it to their wedding?

im not excatly sure what kind of wording i should use, i have never declined going to a wedding before-
What is the best wording for emailing someone that we arent making it to their wedding?
when you get the invitation you send the reply card back with a 0 on it. you don't need to exoplain it at all. no wording necessary.
Reply:Say that sadly you must decline, congratulate them and wish them all the happiness.
Reply:They spent a lot of money on invitations, so I would buy a thank you card and tell them you appreciate the invitation, but you are sorry to inform them you can not attend on that peticular date. Then go on and let them know you will be thinking of them on their special day even though you can not be there. Blah, blah.........





Very personal and well thought out.
Reply:Just Simply tell them you are very sorry that you cant make the wedding but you wish them both lots of love and happiness.. chances are they will have so much going on that day they wont remeber who was there and who wasnt.. i know i had no clue until i watched the video when i got it back.
Reply:Dear ___________and_____________,


It was so thoughtful of you to invite us to your wedding! Unfortunately, we can't attend because of a previously scheduled conflict. We're so dissapointed that we can't be there, (We've been looking forward to your wedding for the longest time). We give you our best wishes for your wedding!


Much Love,


____________ and ___________





Also, you may want to give these people a card, just to show that you care and that your best wishes really are with them. I wouldn't really reccomend that you e-mail them (versus telling them in the card or in person), it seems a bit impersonal and insesitive. Just looking out for you!! :)


Good Luck! It's nice to see that you're thoughtful enough to make sure the e-mail is worded exactly right as to not hurt their feelings!!
Reply:Just tell them thank you for inviting of you, but unfortunately you won't be able to make it. Wish them good luck, and that's it.
Reply:state; Due to events that are beyond our control,we will have to decline your invitation to your upcoming nuptials.We would like to thank you for your invitation and hope your wedding is all you dream it will be.__


Sincerely:
Reply:Best etiquette answer here:





http://www.crane.com/Etiquette.aspx?C=We...
Reply:thank them for invite. tell them u wish you could come but unfortunately wont be able to (you can list reason or not) then tell them when things settle down you would love to spend some time with them and new spouse.
Reply:UMMM... email?


Unless they told you to reply in email- that's tacky.


You should call them in person or write a hand written letter.


It's just more personal.
Reply:"Thank you so much for inviting me to your wedding. Unfortunately, I am unable to come. May your day be blessed and beautiful!"





You don't need to explain why you can't go - just keep it short and simple and be sure to mail your gift!





P.S. It's never a good idea to email your reply - unless the bride specified to do that. Send her a nice card, call her, or send back on the reply card. Email is a last resort when it comes to weddings.
Reply:tell the wedding couple there is a family situation you have to deal with
Reply:email is a bit impersonnal. If it's someone you're close to and you want the party to believe that you want to attend but cannot due to another commitment, then a phone call explaining such would be better than a cold email.





But then of course if you are being invited by someone you don't particularly care about or you think are inviting you to get another gift only, then just send the RSVP card back with a zero in the number attending space...





If you really want to be standoffish then use the email by all means. "I'm sorry I will not be able to attend your wedding, My dog is scheduled to have angioplasty and I must be there for him. Have a great wedding and good luck in the future. Fido sends his regards as well. TTFN"