We wish we could attend your wedding. vs We wish we were there to attend your wedding.

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. The first phrase expresses a desire to attend the wedding, while the second phrase adds the specific location 'there' to emphasize the physical absence. The choice between the two depends on the level of detail and emphasis the speaker wants to convey.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

We wish we could attend your wedding.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a desire to attend an event.

This phrase is a straightforward expression of a wish or desire to be present at someone's wedding.

Examples:

We wish we could attend your wedding, but we have a prior commitment.
I wish we could attend your wedding, but we live too far away.
They wish they could attend your wedding, but they are out of town.
She wishes she could attend your wedding, but she has a conflicting event.
He wishes he could attend your wedding, but he is unwell.

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I will not be able to attend your wedding.
Clay and I have some family business that we could attend to inside.
Master, congratulations on your wedding.
It has something to do with your wedding.
That, were he not able to attend your wedding day... I would read this letter to you.
Anyway, congratulations on setting a date for your wedding.
Mimsy wasn't at your wedding.
And, Lemon, my apologies for missing your wedding.
I mean, it's your wedding.
James found his cousin an exceptable extrication from your wedding.
All right, let's talk about something important like your wedding.
No, I want to be clear-headed when we talk about your wedding.
I just wanted to RSVP to your wedding.
He wore one to your wedding.
I may not make it to your wedding.
- No, I'm just saying, it's your wedding.
- And assume this friend is helping you plan your wedding.
I just think it's astonishing that you haven't finished planning your wedding.
I've got a fitting for your wedding.
Your first dance at your wedding.

Alternatives:

We wish we were there to attend your wedding.
We wish we could be at your wedding.
We wish we could join you at your wedding.
We wish we could celebrate with you at your wedding.
We wish we could participate in your wedding.

We wish we were there to attend your wedding.

This phrase is correct and emphasizes the physical absence by specifying the location 'there.'

This phrase adds the specific location 'there' to emphasize the physical absence of the speaker from the wedding.

Examples:

We wish we were there to attend your wedding, but we are stuck in traffic.
I wish we were there to attend your wedding, but we had a family emergency.
They wish they were there to attend your wedding, but they had a scheduling conflict.
She wishes she were there to attend your wedding, but she is traveling.
He wishes he were there to attend your wedding, but he is overseas.

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I will not be able to attend your wedding.
That, were he not able to attend your wedding day... I would read this letter to you.
Ryan Hardy declined your invitation to attend your execution.
I was unable to attend your string gravity seminar at MIT but I read a transcript.
Has been granted permission to attend your lecture.
Sergeant Jeffords and I were unable to attend your performance.
I understand you invited Ryan Hardy to attend your execution.
Regrettably, I'm unable to attend your engagement soiree next weekend.
You've invited yourself to attend your own death.
I went to San Francisco to attend your stage fighting workshop.
Master, congratulations on your wedding.
It has something to do with your wedding.
I have just reprimanded you for failing to attend your own programme which you will not do again.
In the meantime, I will send in some of my warriors to attend your needs.
If you agree in a timely manner, and prove yourself innocent, you will be able to attend your parole hearing in the morning.
Very kind of you to allow me to attend your party.
You will be honored to know the crown prince plans to attend your performance tonight
You'll explain to your superiors why we were not able to attend your little luau, barn dance, whatever it is.
I'll send my slave Naevia often to attend your needs.
Anyway, congratulations on setting a date for your wedding.

Alternatives:

We wish we could attend your wedding.
We wish we could be at your wedding.
We wish we could join you at your wedding.
We wish we could celebrate with you at your wedding.
We wish we could participate in your wedding.

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We wish we could attend your wedding. vs We wish we were there to attend your wedding.