I'm trying to put together a basic guest list. When I ask my fiance who he wants to invite, he responds with just his parents and sister. Unfourtunalty for him I don't think this is possible for a few reasons, mostly I don't want to be rude. He has extended family that would be crushed if we didn't invite them, and I wouldn't blame them.
Both I and my FMIL have tried to explian why we can't not invite everyone in the family, with no avail. She has provided me with a short and reasonable list of extended family to invite. I have also brought up the option to have a private ceremony with a select group of people, and then extend invites to everyone else for a reception.
I guess I'm just not sure how to approach this without him feeling like I'm not taking his feelings into consideration...after all its OUR day, not just mine. But I feel like his choice is not an option.
I would appretiate any help and advice out there, THANKS!