I am currently debating whether or not I want to invite my extended family to my wedding. I always imagined a medium sized wedding- formal and very traditional, but over the years I have realized that an intimate semi-formal wedding would be more appropriate for me. I am open to any suggestions but here is my problem(s):
1. My extended family on my father's side (2 cousins) invited me to their weddings. 2. Said family has not been in touch with me since before I can remember except for one uncle and cousin who have also recently "shunned" myself and my immediate family for unknown reasons. (yes going to my cousin's wedding recently was awkward so I didn't go to the next)
3. I think they invited us to satisfy my Grandfather. I am afraid not to invite them because it would cause familial disputes, and upset him. My dad also seems a little awkward about not having them there, but hasn't said anything... as usual.
My fiance on the other hand wants to invite pretty much everyone he knows, and has many more friends and family than I do. Would it be odd to have sooo many of his relatives there and not mine?
I want the day to be fun and stress free and so far the people who have expresssed their opinion on this say "don't invite them theyll ruin your day" but I am undecided. I want it to be fun for everyone. I am afraid to make matters worse in my family and upset my 76 yr old Grandfather...
