Guidelines for Invitees?
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2003 [edit]
Jason Mevius

How many is too many? If you invite everyone, you risk not having a relatively intimate ceremony. If you limit the number of guests, you risk seeming like a snob.

What the hell are you supposed to do? Where is the line to be drawn?

Does my old Den Mother from the Cub Scouts (whom I haven’t seen since I accidentally bumped into her in 1994) get an invitation? Does the guy who changes my oil get one?

What about the guy who pulled Jessica’s wisdom teeth? I’m guessing after all the pain she went through, he’s definitely out.

What about people who are close to our parents? That’s where the line starts to get extra hazy? What if someone is close to my Mom, but I don’t really know (or care) for them? What is the etiquette on that on?

I was hoping this entire thing would come with some rulebook, but apparently it doesn’t.

Comments:
Groom To Be (email | site) says:

What is the rule of thumb regarding Wedding Announcements? Is there such a thing?

Something to send to incredibly distant relatives to say, “I’m getting married. No, you’re not invited. Just wanted to let you know.”

Does such a thing exist? Is it tacky, viewed as just pandering for gifts? Because, I’m all for that, as long as it isn’t tacky.

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