Entrance tickets??

You could also just have them bring their invitations. Or maybe have all the invited guests on a list and if they aren't on the list they don't get in. But tickets would be a good way to let everyone know before hand that no extras will be allowed.

On a wedding invite I received, it said that the invitation was required to get into the reception. It actually wasn't needed but names were checked off when u entered. I had a mind to do the same thing, but I'm not even gonna bother with it.

I like bring the invite .

It would be better to say they'll need the invite to get in. Then have a list of people who are actually allowed to attend. If you do a ticket it can be duplicated, the invite is a lot harder to copy.

I would tell people to bring their invitations, and also assign seating. No seat? Get yer butt outta there.

Does this happen at all events, just weddings, or what?

I'm with Shannon-- we're just doing assigned seating. If you don't have a seat, buh-bye

The only problem you might have is if people just start seating themselves in other's people's spots, instead of taking the hint and leaving. You'll need the venue staff and/or groomsmen to escort people out.

I like the bring the invite idea. And you can address the inner envelope of the invite to SPECIFIC people and avoid saying "and guest".

Also, have FH tell his family this behavior isnt going to be accomadated at his wedding. You dont have the $$ to feed every Jane, Dick, or Suzi they want to drag along on your special day.

Wow, I can't believe some people are so rude that you have to resort to this. I definitely am for the assigned seating and you need to put a GM and/or BM on duty to make sure that those who aren't on a list aren't allowed.

Glenn, sadly, this is among the LESS rude family nonsense I've seen on this board.

I will be putting on the invite that they will be needing that to attend the wedding and reception only because I have people that will try to come even though they not invited.

So I don't think it's a bad idea for you to have them show the invitation or whatever

You could tell people that the invitation will be their ticket in, but of course, great Aunt Mildred will have forgotten hers, and Uncle Wally will say his dog ate it, lol! You could have staff members, ushers, or groomsmen check people off the guest list as they arrive at the reception - not sure how much that will slow the entrance into the venue. Maybe divide the list alphabetically A-G checked in by usher #1, H-N by groomsman #2, etc

Im doing assigned seating for this reason alone and FH is totally supportive of it..

i suggest to you that you just make sure when people RSVP call them (attending or not) and just confirm head count with people who are attending and let those who haven't RSVPed know that they need to let you know for sure because if they dont RSVP there will not be a seat for them

Thanks everyone the suggestions are really helpful! And yes they do itn for all events no matter what it is..including family dinners

I like the invite to get in COMBINED with the assigned seating AND your FH sitting down with his parents and letting them know that bringing along people that aren't invited, is not okay. You invitedthe amount of people you can afford and wish to be there. And that anyone trying to come un-invited/tagging along, will be escorted out.