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MAJOR Vent

So I'm in the process of waiting for my last few RSVPs and im SO angry! We wanted to have no more than 100 ppl (10 tables at most) the room we have at the rusty pelican doesn't look good crammed with a lot of tables.

We invited about 120 people knowing that a few of them wouldn't show up, being out of towners and older people that weren't going to travel, we still sent them an invite to be courteous. As expected those people are replying no as well as others that were expected to be there, things were looking great until... I got an rsvp for 6 people when it was only intended for 2 (thats more than half a table) I was very clear in addressesing the envelopes, Married couples were addressed as Mr. and Mrs. Mans name, married couple with children not invited to the wedding same, married couple with children invited to the wedding same with AND family. We invited a neighbor of FI out of guilt so they wouldnt feel bad, they have grown children not invited to the wedding, totalling 5 people in the house. We addressed it with Mr. and Mrs. man's name and they sent me an rsvp for 6 meaning one of their non-invited kids is bringing a gf... my mother (who is paying) is livid and so am I what would you do? this is FI parent's neihgbors they have known forever. I wanted to take the "this is a very intimiate affair and it was intended just for you 2"  approach) but I dont want to create friction... HELP
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Re: MAJOR Vent

  • edited December 2011
    ohhh no!!! Sorry to hear that. I think this will be the more stressful time for me also. Can you or your mother call and just let them know you only reserved 2 seats and do not have the space?
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  • edited December 2011

    it's a friend of my mother in law and the neighbors across the street so she's afriad they will get insulted and it will be awkward, but FI and I are paying the flowers and those extra 4 are going to make me have to get another centerpiece! I told FI he better do something about it!

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  • edited December 2011
    Omg I thought I was reading my own post! I'm also getting married at the RP, invited 117, hoping to be down to 100. I haven't had anyone RSVP for four extra people but I have had a few people try to include a guest. I know this is super awkward, but I think that your FMIL should let them know that the invite is only for the parents and that if there is extra space then you'll let them know (there won't be). 

    Personal Rant: I don't understand why people want to go to weddings of a couple they barely know and are clearly not close to. The best part is that they'll probably all show and only give you one tiny gift from the whole family (sorry...I know that sounds materialistic). 

    Good luck and in the end don't let it stress you too much, perhaps FI or FMIL can pay for the extra flowers since they're their guests. 
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  • edited December 2011
    i am sorry but you need to say something, your fi should kindly let them know. that is NOT ok!
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  • edited December 2011
    I would say something ... aside from the extra expenses why on earth would you want 4 extra people there that you barely know?!
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  • edited December 2011
    I know, I have only ever seen ONE of the kids and I'm there all the time... this is frustrating!
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