I'm full of questions today!
Has anyone had to deal with uninvited guests being turned away at the reception? I am only formally (to include by mouth and in writing) inviting those who are invited to my reception to the ceremony. However, the church will announce our ceremony to the congregation/members. Also as a 25 year old, most people my age don't know nor abide by proper wedding etiquette. Its impossible keep all ceremony details (time, location) just between us and the invitees (people just talk to much nowadays). What do you do when people just show up? More specifically when they assume they are welcomed at the reception?
Also, how do you deal with those who don't RSVP? Fill the spot with others or reallocate the funds?
I'm trying my best to stay within proper etiquette. I've come to the realization that the truth of the matter is, either people will feel slighted or just won't abide by proper etiquette themselves (my younger acquaintances) but I want to make sure that I am not in the wrong about anything.