Background – FI and I are paying for our wedding. It’s a destination wedding in Las Vegas. It’s our favorite place and it means a lot to
us to get married in our favorite hotel.
In doing this we knew we would have to keep the guest list small and
limited to only close family and friends.
His mother was a little sad that her best friend was not on
the list, but we explained to her that we can only afford our close family and
friends and we want a close intimate wedding where we know everyone. We did discuss with them a potential B list
option, but that the possibility of it was probably highly unlikely. (which in hindsight was not the best idea,
because now realize the money we would save with any ‘no’ RSVPs could be put to
better use, more appetizers, full bar, etc. for the guests that are coming)
Current – we were at his parents house for dinner and his
mom asks if people can come to the ceremony that are not invited to the
wedding. We said no that would be
awkward. She then told us that her best
friend and husband would be coming to Vegas and would like to see us get
married even though they know they are not invited to the reception.
This caught us off guard and I felt really uncomfortable so
I quickly changed the subject.
We are on the same page that having them there would make us
uncomfortable and he is willing to speak with his mom. We just have no idea what he should say.
Does anyone have any advice?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!