Rehearsal Dinner. Who should be invited?

doeie04

I have a mini delema. I don't know who we are supposed to invite to the RD. Originally I only wanted our parents and the wedding party and their spouses and children. Basically, only those that are in the wedding and are rehearsing. That is going to make about 30-35 people. We were thinking pizza or sandwhiches or something. We are paying, as far as I know.

Well, Chad's Dad mentioned that we should invite his brother since he is coming all the way from Canada. Which I would love to invite him and his wife, but then to be fair, I would have to invite all the OOT guests and that is pretty much all of our 284 guest list.

I know it is our decision. What would you do if you were on a tight budget and in this position?

krazygurl324

it comes down to money if your the one whos paying.. For us it's going to be FI's family (parents, siblings, grand parents) and same for me.  Also any readers, and anyone important to the wedding.  Aunts and uncles and optional because they aren't functional in the wedding.. just guests. They'll probably end up being there anyway. And of course the priest.  Don't invite people if you feel pressured, if it's over your budget if your the ones paying, especially if the BIL is not the only OOT guest..