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Just Said Yes March 2021

AITA: Friend invited spouse; limit 10 people

Laura, on October 25, 2020 at 11:46 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10
SO and I are eloping. We are inviting 8 people only as most destination sites are a 10 person max (8 guests + us 2 = 10). The 8 people we invited are our parents, siblings, and my one friend who we almost adopted. She’s been a pet of our family & considered a sister for 10+ years.


My friend invited her spouse.. who doesn’t like us and talks about us behind our backs to other friends. I feel like a jerk for not wanting him there but consider her a sister. If he goes we will be over our 10 person capacity at the site.. I feel at a loss. I don’t know how to tell her we didn’t plan on him being there.. Any advise?
I don’t want to be a bridezilla but I truly feel like one. She’s been to many family parties & holidays without her SO & knew our plan. So it just makes any sort of conversation hard & awkward. Please put me in my place if I’m being crazy.

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Latest activity by Laura, on October 26, 2020 at 5:04 PM
  • Sexypoodle
    Master October 2021
    Sexypoodle ·
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    I’d simply explain that it’s a very intimate wedding with a 10 person max, so he isn’t able to attend.
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  • KiwiDerbyBride
    VIP May 2015
    KiwiDerbyBride ·
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    You’ve got a perfect “out” with the site limit - explain that he would be the eleventh person and unfortunately the site only permits ten so he won’t be able to attend.

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    Super October 2022
    Michele ·
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    Use the venue capacity as an excuse. While normally a spouse is an automatic invite, it's also reasonable to not want anyone in attendance who does not support you in any way.
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  • Lisa
    Legend July 2022
    Lisa ·
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    I agree with the previous comments. I would explain to her that he would put you over your 10-person limit, and you unfortunately won't be able to allow him to attend.
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  • Michelle
    Master April 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Lol- your are most definitely not being crazy. You have a guest limit that is being strictly enforced. Explain to her that he cannot come as that goes over your max.
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    Just Said Yes March 2021
    Laura ·
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    So I’ve done exactly this.. and now she’s saying he doesn’t have to be there for the ceremony but can attend for the “reception”. We aren’t actually having a reception.. more so an intimate dinner with games & a bonfire. Any suggestions on that? I think the hardest part for us is he doesn’t truly support us or is our biggest fan. So it’s awkward he’d be there for us. 😕
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    Just Said Yes March 2021
    Laura ·
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    So I’ve done exactly this.. and now she’s saying he doesn’t have to be there for the ceremony but can attend for the “reception”. We aren’t actually having a reception.. more so an intimate dinner with games & a bonfire. Any suggestions on that? I think the hardest part for us is he doesn’t truly support us or is our biggest fan. So it’s awkward he’d be there for us. 😕
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    Super October 2022
    Michele ·
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    Your dinner is still a reception. Remind her of capacity and that you have limited funds to feed everyone. I'm sure she's well aware that he doesn't care for you or your relationship, so it seems bizarre to be pushing for him to attend.
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    Expert May 2010
    Theresa ·
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    Explain that there is a limit on both the ceremony and reception, then expect her to not attend. Please be understanding if she doesn't, I know I wouldn't attend a wedding without my spouse.

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    Just Said Yes March 2021
    Laura ·
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    That all makes sense. Thank you so much. 🙂
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