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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 • 8108 views

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.
  • Aug 17, 2024 ... Congratulations to the Newlyweds! We wish we could attend your wedding but due to our newest arrival we are unable to come. We wish the two of ...

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.

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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