We just finally tracked down all but 6 people who didn't RSVP. We had about 75 out of 250 who didn't RSVP by our deadline of 7/18 and we were on it this past weekend and were calling and e-mailing everyone! Have to give rental company and caterer our numbers next week. Even family members didn't return RSVP's which was sooo annoying. Then to top it off some of them didn't even return voicemail messages or e-mail's. My dad's brother then told my grandmother that he's not coming because he won't "know anybody there" - my dad was so offended. I am really upset with my Dad's side of the family. None of them came to my shower - which meant my grandmother couldn't come because she doesn't drive and she lives 2 hours away and since none of them came, she couldn't come. I finally got in touch with my Dad's family and they most of them coming so at least she will be there at the wedding, but it's just ridiculous how they didn't even send me a card saying they were sorry they couldn't make it or something at least?? I know my grandma was upset she couldn't make it.
The icing on the cake for me with the rudeness factor of my Dad's side of the family was on Saturday morning when I called my cousin Mike to find out if he was going to bless us with his presence at the wedding since he failed to return his RSVP. He had sent me a facebook message saying he was coming and bringing a date and, "oh yeah, her 2 1/2 yr old son is coming too" I had to call him and gently let him know how venue had space limitations and we couldn't accomodate an additional guest besides his date and that the only children invited were close family. I think he understood anyway. I thought that was really rude. The invitation was addressed to him and guest. He may only have been dating this girl for a couple of months, it's not like they are engaged, it would be different then and I would consider her to be joining the extended family.
All I can say is - How Rude??
