Do we formally announce after 3 years that we're not having a delayed reception after all, or can it just be assumed?

And yes, I know I'm the asshole here.

COVID shut down our grand wedding plans twice, first in March 2020 (we'd paid up almost everything except the final deposits for the catering and band) and then again in January 2021 (where we went through with it, photos and all, but masked in a hotel suite and with 7 guests in accordance with guidelines at the time - guidelines that were relaxed literally two days later).

Doing a reception later on was something we'd talked about numerous times but never got around to doing - first to avoid all the various strains going around in 2021, then my spouse developed health issues in May 2022 that required a major lifestyle change, and truth be told, my heart wasn't into it because I felt like our time had passed.

We finally decided over this Christmas that for multiple reasons (few family in state, logistical issues, and having been prioritizing home improvements), a delayed reception just wasn't going to happen.

So TL;DR: I assume my family and friends all understand 3 years later that there's no big party happening. Can we just trickle out this info, or do we need to make a formal announcement?

We also had deposits held up from the original date for a delayed reception; I have no expectations of receiving any of the money back, but am dreading having to follow up with the vendors after 3 years.

EDIT: *Thank you all so much.* The comments that have come in so far have already made me feel far less anxious.