For some reason I'm still bothered by the people who I thought would show up to the wedding who bailed at the last minute. I understand the ones who were sick (appreciate that they didn't "share"), and one of my best friends car broke down.
But it's the ones who when they heard I was getting married. who said "I can't wait to be there, send me an invite!" and then didn't come. I had to pick and choose who to invite so we didn't run out of room, and instead out of 300 people invited, 150 said yes and only 100 actually showed! Now I feel bad about the ones that were left off because of room. I think they understand but when I look at the wedding pictures and see all the empty seats I feel sad.
Just don't know how to even talk to the ones who bailed; some didn't even come up with an excuse; the worst was a couple I've known for over 40 years who have been there for me over the years of bad relationships who didn't even tell me they weren't coming, they had a mutual friend mention it to me that they had to work, and then I found out that wasn't true. WTH?!?!?!
Need to find a way to let the disappointment and yes, anger go. Any ideas?