October 2013 Weddings

Extra RSVPs

EmilyTorkEmilyTork member
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edited August 2013 in October 2013 Weddings
Small rant...

When creating our guest list, my grandmother requested I put some of her relatives on the list. Fine, no problem. She told me that at least 2 of them would not come, or even RSVP. They would be no's based off the last 5 weddings they had been invited to. Grandma said it would just be nice to send them the invites. Again, cool, no big deal.

I sent out invites, and those few that g'ma said would not come/RSVP did not get "and guest" (FTR everyone invited got a plus one but g'ma said since these people wouldn't be coming not to bother putting "and guest.") I know, I know my mistake. But my g'ma was positive that they weren't coming.

Yesterday I got one of the RSVPs. Not only is this lady (I have never met her. My dad's great aunt maybe?) coming, but she is bringing her daughter (never met) and her daughter's driver. What the hell? I'm a bit lost of what to even think.

First off, I should have given her a plus 1 in the first place. I messed up. But g'ma was just so adamant that she wouldn't come! But to add a driver? Huh??? In the end, we have the room for the extra people (not even close to venue capacity max) but I'm more just kicking myself. Should have listened to my gut. It will be interesting to see what g'ma says at the wedding when she realizes she was wrong... hah. 

*End rant. Sorry
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Re: Extra RSVPs

  • I totally feel you. My dads side of the family I haven't seem or talked to any of my cousins for about 7 yrs other then Facebook. My mom insisted the same as your g'ma "they'll NEVER come, they never come to any of the weddings or family functions, blah blah blah"...every single of of those people has RSVP'd yes...I also have the space/budget avail but its just the principal of annoyance!

    Lesson - Never listen to g'ma's or moms on "they'll never come" lol!
  • I'm experiencing that as well with FIs family.

    You might want to push back on the driver. Her daughter, sure. She's at list somehow related. But the driver!? I wouldn't want to pay for her hired helps meal. (maybe that makes me a bitch. but you said you want a small wedding, why would you invite this stranger into the fold?)
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  • i have gotten 2 rsvps back with ppl i didnt invite. we are under our limit for our venue anyways but it just erks me that people are doing this. oh well.....
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  • I'm only sending an invite to one person "who won't come" - FH's great-grandma. She's 95+, so I really doubt she will, but, I guess we'll see!
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