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And so it begins....

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Invites went out Friday. I haven't received an official RSVP yet, but a friend of mine from college just texted saying his GF wouldn't be able to make it, but could he bring his brother? Realistically, not a big deal, because I know his brother and family well, and his parents are also invited. Just funny that after months of stalking these boards and hearing horror stories of rude/awkward RSVP situations my FIRST one is a "Is it okay if I bring...?"

This one is fine...but hoping the rest are without controversy!
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Re: And so it begins....

  • audubonbride2013audubonbride2013 member
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    Ugh that is not a pleasant way to start out the RSVPs.  Hope you don't have any other "substitutions"!

    We just mailed the invites this morning, but a few months ago we had one of my FI's cousins harassing us about bringing her 9 year old daughter.  She kept getting back in touch with him and trying to guilt him into letting her bring her daughter when we limited the guest list to first cousins and no kids (aside from my two nieces that are our FGs).  Luckily he stood strong, but I have a feeling we'll have more issues.  I don't get why cousins assume their children who my FI and I don't even really know should be invited.
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  • MrsF0831MrsF0831 member
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    lol. I had my aunt ask me if someone replys that they cant come if her friend {whos house my cousin and his wife will be staying at when they come here from texas for my wedding) can come to the wedding I was like UM NO. shes like i just felt bad that shes letting them stay there and shes not even attending the weddings. I was like good i dont know her haha. Then my cousin asked if he could have another plus 1(aside his wife) bc his friend from texas was gonna come up to CT w them. i said UM NO. he can come to ct and go hang out w himself while ur at my wedding. I just couldnt help but laugh like really kid
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  • RailWayWifeRailWayWife member
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    Yepp I have already have my "Can I bring my girlfriends 3 kids?" Really?? Do these people not realize how much $$ a plate can cost at a wedding?? I did not include your latest-girlfriend's 3 kids into my budget. Thank You.
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  • Vintagelove4Vintagelove4 member
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    This all reminds me of the only episode I watched of Bridezillas where the videographer was planning to bring five of his frat brothers to the wedding. That would upset me too. :/
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  • drummerbonbondrummerbonbon member
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    We haven't had any RSVP mishaps, but I know they're coming. I have some friends who probably won't understand that their invitation was addressed to ONLY THEM for a reason and will try to add a random plus-one. They will know plenty of people at the wedding, which is why we didn't give them a plus-one. The only plus-ones we did were for engaged couples, long-term relationships, and the couple people we have who are driving long distances and literally will know no one except my FI. 
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  • mrsrutkowskimrsrutkowski member
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    People are bold!! I would never ever think to ask someone if I could bring someone else that wasn't on the invite!

    I'm sending my invites out tomorrow so I'm interested to see what happens...

    ps. I received an invite in the mail for an Aug 31 wedding and I haven't sent mine out yet for Aug 2. Oops! here they go!

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  • babygarl19babygarl19
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    Wow Im preparing myself for the circus Im sure Im going to run into SMH...
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  • doubleSS07doubleSS07 member
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    Invites are going out next week for us and I've already had one person FB message me to ASK if they could be invited and 2 of my BM's (both separated) asked if they could bring a friend ( I know her) and the other one asked for her mom (I know her too).  I gave them a hard time but I had already budgeted for a plus 1 for them anyway. I just couldn't believe it would be 2 of my best friends!


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  • PandPMeant2BPandPMeant2B member
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    My FI's brother was going to come without his wife (they live in NC and the wedding is in NJ) so she could stay home with their two kids.  FI got a text today that read "up our count from 1 to 4!" UHM.... the children weren't invited! If we let him bring his kids, we'll have to let other family members do the same and we just can't afford that. We don't want to hurt any feelings, but we can't play favorites either. You'd think he'd understand, but not everyone gets it. Still trying to figure out the best way to handle this... 
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    doubleSS07 said:
    Invites are going out next week for us and I've already had one person FB message me to ASK if they could be invited and 2 of my BM's (both separated) asked if they could bring a friend ( I know her) and the other one asked for her mom (I know her too).  I gave them a hard time but I had already budgeted for a plus 1 for them anyway. I just couldn't believe it would be 2 of my best friends!
    I've had two people do this to me! I was invited to one of their weddings, but we aren't close AT ALL anymore, so I didn't feel comfortable budgeting her and her husband in. It's so frustrating! 
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  • doubleSS07doubleSS07 member
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    This guy is single and was part of our friend group but since we all moved out of state for work he's fallen away and doesn't really contact anyone.  We all assume its because everyone will be in town and this way he won't have to buy a plane ticket to visit.  Lame but I feel sorry for him.  He's not getting a plus one.  


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