Send invites to people I KNOW aren't coming?

iluvmy0341

I have friends in CA, AZ, HI, and KY that I know for sure would not be able to make my PA wedding. Should I even bother sending them invitations? If so, should I just send e-vites instead of buying more paper invitations?

bemistobe

IMO - you should. I had a friend get married last year, and even though she knew I couldn't make it she still sent me invite, and it made me feel good that she included me.

Even though it may cost more money, it's a nice gesture to those who really want to be there but cannot.

Hope that helps!

MaggieEngaged

Absolutely; I've got family that I KNOW won't be coming, but I'm still inviting them. It lets them know you still want them there, and it prevents problems. Plus, there's always the wonderful point my mother in law pointed out- if you invite them and they can't come, you won't be buying them food and they still might send gifts!! XD Shallow, probably, but it made me laugh.

caseyandlizzie

Definitely send them paper invites. e-vites are for more casual events and are not appropriate for wedding invitations. And who knows, plans may change and they make the trip out to your wedding.

hz80408

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[QUOTE]Definitely send them paper invites. e-vites are for more casual events and are not appropriate for wedding invitations. <strong>And who knows, plans may change and they make the trip out to your wedding.
</strong>Posted by caseyandlizzie[/QUOTE]

This.  Definitely send everyone a hard-copy/paper invite.  We had people that told us they wouldn't be able to make it but ended up coming, including my cousins from Hawaii.  You really never know

HobokensFury

Yes.  My coteacher can not come to my wedding because he is in another one that day but I'm still sending him the invite.

ckfonseca

Definitely send invites!! They might surprise you and decide to come or send a present if they don't.

mystinamarie

I say yes too. I read somewhere to let the guests decide if they'll come to the wedding, don't try and make the decision for them - you might be surprised as to who makes the trip.