A few months ago one of my bridesmaids (who is much closer to my partner than me) sent me a message on FB saying that her two teenage daughters, their respective kidlets, their "boy toys," and some random girl who was living with them would be coming to the wedding as well.
Ummm...hello? I didn't invite them. There's a reason I didn't invite them. Not only do I not want their small children or their unnamed "boy toys" at my wedding, I don't even know most of these people! I was aghast that she had the gall to just invite 7 additional people to a wedding that is already strained by budget and room (we're having both the ceremony and reception in our church, which is not large by any means). I pulled myself together before politely explaining the situation and suggested we all get together after our honeymoon for a small celebration. That appeased her.
Today, I get a message from one of her friends: "Just tell me when and where and me, my husband, and kid will be there!" Um...hello? I don't even KNOW YOU! Again, I had to go through the whole rigamarole. Honestly, do people not realize that weddings are expensive and there is a certain etiquette involved? I'm thrilled that they are supportive and want to be there for us but I can't invite the whole world. We're closing in on 120 guests as it is and everytime I try to cut it down we think of one more that we can't NOT invite!
Seriously, eloping to Las Vegas sounds like a better idea all the time. Yikes!
"You ask me what I came here to do. I will tell you. I came to live out loud." ~Emile Zola
