Siblings and Invitations

BelovedIris

I have an odd situation and I am not sure how it should be handled in terms of sending out invitations.  I have been told that siblings should receive invitations, even if they are in the wedding party, and even though they are family.

My situation is that three of my siblings, all over 16, live at home with my mother.  Would I still send them their own invitation? 

Celles

How old are they?  If they're all under 18, I'd include them on your mother's invitation.  Otherwise, I'd probably send individual invitations.

BelovedIris

They're between 19 & 23.

SarahPLiz

Why would them being siblings and/o being in the WP preclude them from getting invitations? I thought everyone invited to a wedding got an invitation. 

If they are underage, then they go on your mom's invitation. You are sending your mom an invitation, right? 

BelovedIris

If that is the case, then I have a follow- up question.

One of my brothers living at home is dating the daughter of a family friend.  Would the daughter be counted on his invitation as his date? Or would I also send her her own invitation?



Thanks so much for the replies!

Celles

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_siblings-invitations?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:7f11c668-6e63-4a29-9462-ea0735c3defcPost:df36ebfd-76e3-46ed-a6c1-9812738a90d7">Re: Siblings and Invitations</a>:
[QUOTE]They're between 19 & 23.
Posted by BelovedIris[/QUOTE]

Individual invitations, then. 

Celles

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_siblings-invitations?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:7f11c668-6e63-4a29-9462-ea0735c3defcPost:e2847687-8393-4efc-a833-f69a5ee68b30">Re: Siblings and Invitations</a>:
[QUOTE]If that is the case, then I have a follow- up question. One of my brothers living at home is dating the daughter of a family friend.  Would the daughter be counted on his invitation as his date? Or would I also send her her own invitation? Thanks so much for the replies!
Posted by BelovedIris[/QUOTE]

She should be on his invitation.

My little brother is in the same situation.  Twenty three, living at home, dating a girl who also lives at home.  I included her on his invitation, but lodging is going to be awkward if she does decide to come.  Both sets of parents are convinced that their darlings are abstaining.  *cough*

BelovedIris

Haha I hear you there Celles! My mother holds the same belief.

MFaust7893

I would include her in your brother's invitation...I have a while until my invitaions go out but i have a similar situation and that's what im going to do.

kittykatwi13

I guess I have a question in regards to this question. Why is it necessary for them to get individual invites? Could you just put separate RSVP's into the invite? I understand this is the etiquette board but I like to know reasoning behind the etiquette. Thanks