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🤝 Apology Emails

Apology Email for Missing an Important Event (Short Version)

Use this template when you have missed an important event such as a wedding, graduation, baby shower, retirement party, or other milestone celebration. This message conveys genuine regret, explains your absence respectfully, and reinforces your care for the person and the significance of their achievement. A shorter version for quick sending.

Subject: I Am Truly Sorry I Could Not Be There Dear [Recipient's Name],
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How to customize this template quickly

  1. Replace each placeholder with your real details.
  2. Adjust one sentence for your exact timeline and context.
  3. Read once for tone, then send.

Key placeholders in this version

[Recipient's Name][specific event, e. g. The reason I was unable to attend was [honest explanation, e. g. Please let me know if you need any additional details from me. [Your Name]

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