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Morgan
Beginner September 2021

Family declined wedding invitation

Morgan, on June 16, 2020 at 11:51 AM

Posted in Family and Relationships 24

Hey y'all, first time poster here. My fiancée and I just sent out invites (sept 12, 2020 wedding) and the RSVPs are slowing trickling in. I obviously expected (and even hope for) a 15-20% decline rate. Out of about 127 so far there are 13 declines, 2 of those which I completely expected. The other...

Hey y'all, first time poster here. My fiancée and I just sent out invites (sept 12, 2020 wedding) and the RSVPs are slowing trickling in. I obviously expected (and even hope for) a 15-20% decline rate. Out of about 127 so far there are 13 declines, 2 of those which I completely expected. The other 11 are my great aunt and uncle, and their 3 kids (my second cousins) and their respective spouses and kids. I wouldn't say we are super close but we do still get together for holidays a couple times a year and I attended all of my cousins weddings in the last 5 years (even one that was quite inconveniently located). So, it was a little bit shocking to see the entirety of that family group all say they aren't coming. Now of course there is COVID to consider as a reason but when its one entire family that feels a little personal. On one hand its a relief because they just cleared up an entire table at the reception and its less mouths to feed. Nor did I really want all of my second cousins little kids there as there would be 3 under 3 years old. But at the same time I am very curious as to what their reason is. I am a lesbian and that family group are republicans from west Texas and I have a feeling that my lesbian wedding may be the real reason. Which, I mean, is fine as I do not want anybody to attend who does not truly support my marriage. Anyway this is all to ask, should I find a way to ask them why they've decided not to attend or do I just let it be?

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  • Rebecca
    Master August 2019
    Rebecca ·
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    My entire maternal side of my family declined because her name wasn't on the invitations.

    People decline for petty reasons, for financial reasons, for scheduling reasons, and now for COVID.

    Don't take it personally, even if they want you to... it says more about them and their lives than anything else.

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  • A
    Super August 2020
    Alex ·
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    You have to just let it be.

    Just as an FYI though, I am very close to my Mom's extended family (aunts, uncles, and cousins). With COVID, we are pretty sure that 85-90% of them won't be coming in we keep our wedding in August. Pre-COVID, the only ones that weren't coming has a conflict because their son was graduating high school the same weekend. Right now, a lot people are afraid to be in big groups and travel.

    If the real reason is your sexual orientation, then F*** them. You don't want people at your wedding that don't support you. If this is the true reason, it will come out eventually and you will have been the bigger person.


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  • Florida Marlins
    Expert October 2017
    Florida Marlins ·
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    Shrug it off. It is Covid, there is an expense involved, and it is an invite, not a summons! Enjoy your day!!!

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  • Sinaya
    Devoted August 2022
    Sinaya ·
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    I would just let it go. If they've known about your sexual orientation all this time and haven't treated you different, then I wouldn't make assumptions about that being the reason why, especially when it's very likely that COVID could be the reason. And with 3 small children I'm sure they want to keep their family safe.

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