autumnleaf
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I was talking to a woman at work and she mentioned that she HAD to go to 6 weddings this year. These weddings were for: her husband's brother, a close friend of hers, a girl she had been friends with once but hadn't seen in years, and 3 first cousins (can't remember if they were her cousins or the hubbies').
Now, by my count that's only 2 weddings she "has" to go to: the bro-in-law and the close friend. Even then, she doesn't really "have" to go but they'd probably miss her if she didn't. The others (long-lost pal and cousins) - maybe they'd like to see her but I'm sure they won't be that put out if she sends a "thanks but no thanks".
Do people really feel that a wedding invitation is an obligation? Even from acquaintances and distant relatives? If I ever get married, I'll be sure to include in the invitation: "This is in no way an obligation and if you are not in the mood for silly hats and the standard food and the Siege of Ennis, we know you wish us well but feel free to spend the day doing something else."
Now, by my count that's only 2 weddings she "has" to go to: the bro-in-law and the close friend. Even then, she doesn't really "have" to go but they'd probably miss her if she didn't. The others (long-lost pal and cousins) - maybe they'd like to see her but I'm sure they won't be that put out if she sends a "thanks but no thanks".
Do people really feel that a wedding invitation is an obligation? Even from acquaintances and distant relatives? If I ever get married, I'll be sure to include in the invitation: "This is in no way an obligation and if you are not in the mood for silly hats and the standard food and the Siege of Ennis, we know you wish us well but feel free to spend the day doing something else."