Include "A Personal Note" in invites?

[Zinski]

So I was thinking of including a personal note in the the invitations...a Dear Friends and Family type of thing saying something along the lines of 'we would love for all of you to be there but understand if you can not make the trip' (but obviously better worded and more detailed) since the economy is so bad and everyone is broke. I don't want people to think we are totally heartless for having our wedding in Jamaica during a recession! But the truth is is was cheaper for us to do this than stay home and have a wedding and we have to do what WE want, right? haha anyways, so what are your thoughts on including a little note in the invitations?

[Amarillis]

We did this inside our passport invites.....

 

 

"The journey of our love began on the beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. We find it fitting to have our wedding there as well. We look forward to sharing our day with those who can join us. It is our hope that you hear the sound of the ocean as loudly as we hear wedding bells.

 

Although it would be fantastic to have all of our loved ones there as witnesses, we understand that limitations exist. For those who are unable to join us, it is our hope that you look south on our special day and say a prayer, wishing us well as we begin our new lives together."