How to tell wedding guests the ceremony changed

    Rain on a garden ceremony, a road closure near the venue, an officiant running late. When the plan moves, every guest needs to hear it before they leave the hotel. One text does that, and it reaches each guest privately, not in a group thread.

    Why a text beats a phone tree or a group chat

    On the wedding day, guests are getting dressed, driving, or already sitting at the hotel bar. They are not checking email. Texts are opened about 98% of the time, usually within a few minutes, so a change you send at noon is seen well before a 4 PM ceremony.

    A group chat has its own problem: one change becomes forty replies of "got it" and "where do we park?". With txt.wedding, each guest gets the update as their own private text. If someone has a question, their reply comes back to you, not to the whole guest list.

    The changes couples most often have to announce

    • Outdoor ceremony moved inside because of rain, heat, or wind
    • Start time pushed later (or earlier) to dodge a storm window
    • A different entrance, building, or lawn at the same venue
    • Parking lot full or closed, with a new lot or shuttle stop
    • Road closures or traffic that change the best route in
    • A new arrival time for guests so the processional can start on time

    How to write a change text guests can't misread

    Lead with what changed, then what stays the same. Guests skim, so the first line should answer "do I need to do anything different?"

    • Say the new detail first: the new time or the new place
    • Confirm what hasn't changed, like the start time or the dress code
    • Add one practical line: which door, which lot, how long the walk is
    • Sign it with your names so nobody wonders if it's spam
    • Keep it to one text. If it needs a map, link to it

    Have a rain plan text ready before the day

    1. 2 weeks outWrite your backup-plan text and save it as a draft, with the indoor location filled in.
    2. 3 days outCheck the forecast with your venue and agree on a decision time.
    3. Decision timeMake the call with your planner, then send the drafted text to everyone.
    4. Right afterRead replies. Answer anyone who asks a follow-up, one on one.

    Texts you can copy

    Moving inside for weather

    Hi all, rain is on the way so the ceremony is moving inside to the Vista Room (same venue, main building). Still starting at 5 PM. See you soon! Emily & James

    New start time

    Quick update: the ceremony now starts at 4:30 PM, 30 minutes later than planned. Same spot at Riverside Gardens. Please arrive by 4:15. Ana & Luis

    Parking or entrance change

    Heads up: the main lot is closed today. Please park in the East lot on Oak Street and follow the signs. Ceremony is still 6 PM in the Rose Garden. Lisa & Tom

    Questions couples ask

    Can I send a ceremony change from my phone on the wedding day?

    Yes. After setup you save your wedding's number in your contacts. Text the update to that number, we text it back to you to confirm, and nothing goes to guests until you approve it.

    Will guests see each other's replies?

    No. Every guest gets their own private text. If someone replies, it comes back to you only.

    Do guests need an app?

    No. It's a normal text message, so it works on any phone in the US and Canada.

    What does it cost?

    $1 per guest, one time, with a $50 minimum. That covers every text you send for the wedding, including any last-minute changes.

    Have your rain plan text ready

    Add your guests now so a change on the day takes one text, not fifty calls.