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Faux Pas or Nah: Asking about the guest list?

Kelly, on February 26, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 60

Whether your friends and family are asking if they are invited or if “so and so” is invited, what are your thoughts on people asking about the guest list? Do you think it’s a faux pas or people just being curious? Photo by Alicia Lucia Photography in NM Next Question: Faux Pas or Nah: Planning your...

Whether your friends and family are asking if they are invited or if “so and so” is invited, what are your thoughts on people asking about the guest list? Do you think it’s a faux pas or people just being curious?


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Photo by Alicia Lucia Photography in NM


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60 Comments

  • Rica
    Dedicated September 2018
    Rica ·
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    This one is definitely situational! Totally depends on the person and the context. I got plenty of rude questions like this, but I also got some that were totally harmless. Like "Is my friend Jimmy going? I'll ask if he needs a ride," kind of thing. That doesn't bother me. What is really a faux pas is the person's reaction to your answer, especially if they try to change your mind!

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  • N
    Beginner October 2021
    Nelly ·
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    Faux pas... if you received a wedding invite and perhaps want to confirm about bringing kids or plus 1 or just to know who they should/shouldn’t be talking to about wedding stuff then I would understand. Otherwise IMO the guest list is something personal between the bride and the groom
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  • Gabriela
    Dedicated October 2019
    Gabriela ·
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    I don’t really care if they ask me, it’s my wedding and I’m inviting who I want to.
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  • C
    Savvy May 2019
    Cindy ·
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    Faux pas. Should be entirely up to bride and groom.
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  • Bianca
    Super August 2019
    Bianca ·
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    Faux pas! It's nobody's business except those getting married.

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  • Jennifer
    Super December 2019
    Jennifer ·
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    Depends on who and why they are asking (and when). Bridal party asking for the list so they can make up the shower invite list - definitely a please do. Friend traveling a long distance who wants to know who else is invited that they will know to ask to share a hotel room, no problem. Parents/grandparents asking so they know what family members they can talk to about it openly without hurting feelings, yes. Anyone trying to get someone (including themselves) added a major faux pas.

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  • Jasmine
    Master August 2021
    Jasmine ·
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    I would have to say faux pas!

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  • Expert August 2020
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    A little of both. I personally don't ask but I wouldn't be upset if someone asked. Now if they start getting too carried away, I'd probably say "ok that's enough".

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  • M
    Dedicated November 2021
    Melanie ·
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    I think this one is a faux pas. Most of my family is invited to my wedding and if you have to ask if you’re invited, then you’re probably not and there’s a reason for that..
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  • Sarah Eliza
    Dedicated May 2022
    Sarah Eliza ·
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    That’s annoying
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  • Pattie
    Expert June 2020
    Pattie ·
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    I just say close family and bridal party. Then friends will get the vibe their special if they got invited but to not expect every work friend or whatever
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  • Natalia
    Expert October 2020
    Natalia ·
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    Total faux pas. It's not any of their business, it is completely up to the bride and groom!

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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    My coworker asked simply because he doesn't want to talk about it with other coworkers in case they didn't get invited
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  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
    Andrea ·
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    I think it depends on who's asking. For example if one of my sisters do, I'd be glad to tell em. However, if it's a random distant aunt who hasn't seen me since I've been in diapers, HOW RUDE!

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  • K
    Expert February 2020
    Kristina ·
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    Faux pas for sure. Lucky for us no one has done this so far.

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  • M
    Savvy October 2019
    Marah ·
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    Depends. If they're invited, then it's fine. They're gonna see whose there when the day comes anyways.
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  • Ashley
    Super November 2020
    Ashley ·
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    Faux pas for sure. They come off as desperate and pushy if they ask to come.

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  • Aimee
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    Aimee ·
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    Faux pas. If you’re not involved financially then it’s not really your business.
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  • Anna
    VIP October 2020
    Anna ·
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    It kinda depends. The just being curious is fine from certain close people, but I didn't take fondly to the look my Granny gave me when I said I wasn't inviting so and so.

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  • J
    Master October 2022
    Jana ·
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    Never acceptable to ask if you or someone else is invited. The couple will send out invites to those who are on the guest list. No reason for anyone to ask about it.

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