My wedding is exactly 12 days from today. We was able to narrow my guest list down from 270 to 250. We are having family members who we haven't spoken to or seen in YEARS, calling (don't know how they got the number) and asking to come to the wedding. Is it me or are these people just plain STUPID!!!! You never, ever ask someone to be invited to their wedding. Especially this late in the game. You would think we just won mega million. Our phone is constantly ringing. Thank God for Caller ID. Has this happen or is happening to any one else?
prncssrachel
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Wow, this is not happening to me, but if it did happen to me, I would be LIVID! That's AWFUL! Who does that? Well, I wish you luck dealing with this. And thank god for caller id is right!
suven
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Yes, it happened to me.
We allowed them to attend. And, I am SO glad that we did!!! They are the only people who STILL comment about having such a wonderful time and how they will always remember our beautiful wedding. They also put together a BEAUTIFUL album full of photos that they took and sent it to me.
The only 'extra' that we refused was a woman who called 10 days before the wedding stating, ' I just started seeing someone. It's not too late to bring him is it?' I told her that we did all of our final prep. She then asked, 'Can you keep me in mind if you get any cancellations?'
Of course, she ended up being a no-show...
CaCRmr
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Wow! my invitations didn't go out yet but I would hope that if my family members didn't get an invitation they wouldn't call. I've never thought of that before! Very werid. Good thing you have caller ID!
JenniferLee111204
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i cant believe this! OMG.
that is so crazy!
I probably should anticipate this b/c we cut our guest list from 300 to 127.
-Jennifer
shelly3950
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I think it is very rude. I can't imagine calling up someone and asking to be invited to their wedding.
If it were me, I would tell them that they are welcome to come to the ceremony but the reception is for close friends and close family only. I would also express that you are touched that they want to start a relationship with you and you would look forward to seeing them, after the wedding. I think an expensive party where you will be so busy and distracted is not exactly the best time to rekindle a familial relationship. JMO!
