While at the florist with my FMIL the other day, she verbally invited the florist and her husband. Mind you, this was the first time I had ever met this woman. I don't believe this is the first time that she has verbally invited someone, but as FI and I are paying for about 45% of the wedding, my mother and grandmother are paying for 50% and my FILs are paying for 5%, I believe we get the final say in who is invited.
That being said, the problem is that this person will be around on the wedding day and will know the times and locations of everything, despite the fact that she will not be getting an invitation. [I have cut numerous friends and extended family from my side to meet our budget,] I do not feel as though it is fair to have to invite these 2 people, however petty that may seem. I know that people will say, have your FI deal with HIS mom, but he has already said that he is not dealing with this one. So, should I have extra places reserved for them at tables or just hope they don't show because I didn't send an invitation...