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May 7, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know many of your wedding plans are changing due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), and during this stressful time we want to make it as easy as possible for you to share wedding updates with your guests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joy\u2019s new Change the Dates help you do just that, with free e-cards available in hundreds of beautiful designs and featuring fully customizable text. Whether your date is shifting, or you are moving to a live-streamed ceremony<\/a>, conveniently keep your guests in the loop with Change the Dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Benefits of Online Change the Dates<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Amid the uncertainty of COVID-19, there are several benefits of sending online Change the Dates, Save the Dates, and invitations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online versions save you a considerable amount of money if your plans change and your printed invitations are no longer relevant for your new wedding date or other details. The flexibility of online Change the Dates and invitations allow you to send multiple versions to guests as your plans change, without breaking the bank. All of Joy\u2019s general messages and e-cards are completely free, so you can send as many updates to guests as you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, online Change the Dates and invitations arrive instantly in your guests\u2019 inboxes. If you need to communicate a change in plans in a timely manner to let guests know before they make plans, book travel, or to ask them to join your live-streamed wedding<\/a> on your original wedding date, online options allow for quick communication vs. sending snail mail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Send Change the Dates <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Easily send Change the Dates through Joy, just as you would send a Save the Date, invitation, or general message. Here\u2019s a quick guide to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Populate your Joy guest list<\/a> with your guests\u2019 information and email addresses. If you have an existing guest list in a separate spreadsheet, not to worry, you can import it into your Joy guest list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Select everyone in your Joy guest list that you want to send a Change the Date, click Send Invites & Messages<\/em> and select Change the Date e-card<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Customize your Change the Date to your heart\u2019s desire. You can edit every field of Change the Date e-cards, even the header text. So whether you want your card to read \u2018Change the Date,\u2019 \u2018New Date, Same Wedding,\u2019 \u2018Save Our (New) Date,\u2019 or \u2018Join Our Virtual Wedding,\u2019 the sky’s the limit. You can also use the e-cards for other purposes, such as wedding invitations, wedding shower invites, save the dates, etc., since each text field is fully customizable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are live streaming your wedding, which you can do directly through your Joy wedding website<\/a>, you can even include a link to your live stream within the e-card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, don\u2019t forget to add your custom message on the back of the card!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Send away! As your guests receive your Change the Date, your Joy guest list<\/a> will track their response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within your Joy guest list you’ll be able to see who has received your Change the Date, who has opened it, and who has replied, meaning you know who got the memo and who you need to follow up with!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Change the Date Examples<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Change the Dates are available in every website theme<\/a>, whether you want to send an e-card with the same theme as your wedding website or choose a different theme for the card. No matter what type of design you are seeking, from classic, floral, or botanical, to watercolor or geometric, you\u2019ll find a theme to fit your style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See some of our favorites designs below, including phrasing ideas to get you started as you create your Change the Date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Change the Date<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aubrey & Michael<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 14, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Francisco, CA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New date, same wedding! We can\u2019t wait to celebrate with you this November.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

withjoy.com\/aubreymichael<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Love is Patient<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jess & Aiden<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to COVID-19, we\u2019ve made the decision to postpone our wedding until 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take care, and please visit our wedding website which we\u2019ll keep updated with new wedding plans.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

withjoy.com\/jess-and-aiden<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Celebrate On A New Date<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lisa & Dave<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

December 5, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Austin, Texas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are postponing our wedding for all of our safety. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to celebrating with you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Change the Date<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kelsey & Lianne<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to COVID-19 we\u2019re postponing our wedding until 2021.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New plan: we\u2019re getting married next year, when it is safe for us to celebrate together. Mark your calendars for our (new) wedding date!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

withjoy.com\/kelsey-and-lianne<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Save Our (New) Date<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steven & Casey<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

April 10, 2021<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Positano, Italy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With heavy hearts we are reaching out to share that given the coronavirus epidemic we are postponing our wedding until next April when we can all safely travel again.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please visit our wedding website which we\u2019ll update with new details and travel arrangements.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

withjoy.com\/steven-and-casey<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New Date, Same Wedding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah & Jared<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

October 24, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seattle, WA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re still getting married, just on a different date when it\u2019s safe for us to celebrate together. Look forward to seeing you in Seattle this fall.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

withjoy.com\/sarah-jared<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join Our Virtual Wedding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monica & Cody<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

May 16, 2020 @ 2 PM PST<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we can\u2019t be together at this time, we are still getting married on our wedding date. Please celebrate with us virtually by joining the live stream on our wedding website!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

withjoy.com\/moncody<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Change the Date<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aubrey & Michael<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

November 14, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

San Francisco, California<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New date, same wedding! We can\u2019t wait to celebrate with you this November.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

withjoy.com\/aubreymichael<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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