Is this a crazy idea?

As some of you may know, I live and work in NJ, but getting married on LI of course. I'm finishing up my first year teaching music at a school in NJ....and I would give anything to see some students at my ceremony. I know the chance of that is pretty slim due to the distance...but I've already spread the word to some of the kids. Some are bound to have friends/family on Long Island and might have other reasons to be in the area. Naturally they'll forget over time since it's not til August...and I told them if they wanted more info, to have their parents email me.

Well....I came up with an idea. We have a school newsletter that goes out every week to the parents. Would I be crazy to post something like this?

A Special Message from Miss C----, Vocal Music Teacher
Grades 1-5

Students and Parents,
As some of you may already know, I'm getting married
this summer on Saturday, August 4th! Unfortunately it
is at an out of town location- TOWN (Long
Island), NY to be exact. I adore my students and it
makes me sad that I will most likely not have any of
them present at my wedding ceremony. I would still
love to extend an invitation to you, especially if you
happen to be in the area or have family and friends
nearby.

Here's the basic information:
Saturday August 4th, time
Church
Address
City, State

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at
--------. It would mean the world to me
to share my day with you!

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Or should I be more creative and write a poem? I'm terrible at that stuff!



Is this really nuts? Am I embarrassing myself? Be honest!!

I don't think you need to write a poem ....

The only suggestion I have is to maybe clarify that you're inviting them to the CEREMONY (not the reception too ... unless you are?!)

You are soooooo not embarassing yourself!! if it means something to you to have the chance for some of the kids to come, then I think its smart to put in the newsletter, b/c you're probably right that they'd forget by August! Do it!

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Posted by PreshusSmurf



The only suggestion I have is to maybe clarify that you're inviting them to the CEREMONY (not the reception too ... unless you are?!)

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could you imagine? 400+ kids invited?

I'll make that more clear- thanks!!!

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Posted by HelenZ

You are soooooo not embarassing yourself!! if it means something to you to have the chance for some of the kids to come, then I think its smart to put in the newsletter, b/c you're probably right that they'd forget by August! Do it!

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Parents are gonna think I'm a loon for suggesting it....but I teach in a very well-to-do area...they're bound to have homes in the Hamptons! Not to mention friends and family in the area!

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Posted by GettinHutched

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Posted by HelenZ

You are soooooo not embarassing yourself!! if it means something to you to have the chance for some of the kids to come, then I think its smart to put in the newsletter, b/c you're probably right that they'd forget by August! Do it!

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Parents are gonna think I'm a loon for suggesting it....but I teach in a very well-to-do area...they're bound to have homes in the Hamptons! Not to mention friends and family in the area!

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who cares what the parents think!! they should be grateful that their kids even have such a considerate & compassionate teacher!! oh and if you find out they have homes in the Hamptons, can I borrow one possibly for a bachelorette weekend??

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Posted by GettinHutched

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Posted by PreshusSmurf



The only suggestion I have is to maybe clarify that you're inviting them to the CEREMONY (not the reception too ... unless you are?!)

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could you imagine? 400+ kids invited?

I'll make that more clear- thanks!!!

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That's what I figured ... ceremony only

Especially since it looked like you were only mentioning the details of the ceremony

BUT people are dumb and don't always read, and if you don't clarify I can only imagine the emails and questions you'll get from the parents about where the reception is and what time should they come back to pick up their kids!!

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Posted by HelenZ

who cares what the parents think!! they should be grateful that their kids even have such a considerate & compassionate teacher!! oh and if you find out they have homes in the Hamptons, can I borrow one possibly for a bachelorette weekend??

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you're goooood!

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Posted by PreshusSmurf


BUT people are dumb and don't always read, and if you don't clarify I can only imagine the emails and questions you'll get from the parents about where the reception is and what time should they come back to pick up their kids!!

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OMG

That's so nice of you to invite your students! I'm sure they're very excited about it!

I feel so bad when my students' parents get really excited about my wedding and start talking to me about it b/c I don't plan on inviting them. We're trying hard to keep it small but I'm sure you know how it is....the list keeps growing. So anyway, when they start talking about it, I feel like I have to quickly change the subject.... One person actually said to me, 'Oh, you're not having a church wedding....I guess I can't see you get married then.'

That's so sweet of you Tara!!!! Like mentioned above, just make it clearer that it's a ceremony ONLY invitation.

that is so nice to invite your students. i think putting something in the newsletter is a good idea!

i remember going to my 4th grade teachers wedding (the church part!). we got to take pics with him and his wife outside. it was very exciting for a 9 year old! lol...

i work with kids also and would love to invite them to my wedding. unfortunately, the ceremony is at the RH, so i don't think it would be possible for them to come.

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Posted by GettinHutched

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Posted by PreshusSmurf



The only suggestion I have is to maybe clarify that you're inviting them to the CEREMONY (not the reception too ... unless you are?!)

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could you imagine? 400+ kids invited?

I'll make that more clear- thanks!!!

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i was thinking the Exact same thing!! just be careful bc some ppl are bound to misunderstand.

woulds your school be okay with that? sometimes they get funny with giving out email addresses and things like that

but if they are okay with that.. i think what you wrote was really nice!