I feel like my wedding is going to be a disaster

Oh gosh I hope this doesn't happen to me. I think some ppl just don't understand proper wedding etiquette...I'm sorry Hun! I'm sure U will still have a lovely time

I should put: look fuckers! This invite is only for those listed on this invitation, got that? Lol jk

The only problem is my wedding reception is at a pavilion that seats 50, so extra people, might not able to fit, then people are going to look at me like why am I inviting so many people. I'm so overwhelmed.

You know you can say no, right? There's no reason you should have to shell out for them to bring uninvited guests that you don't know. It's not a free-for-all; it's your damn wedding! All you have to do is say you will be unable to accommodate any extra guests. Put your foot down! Don't let other people walk all over you. In fact, you shouldn't even be dealing with this. Tell your FH to get his family in line.

I'm sorry Ashley, did u try telling FH to talk to his side of the family perhaps?

If you addressed the invitation to specific people, then only those people are invited. To me, it sounds like you addressed them properly to couples and then extended a plus one to the single guests. You have the right to call these people and explain that unfortunately you cannot accommodate extra guests.

You can still tell them!

Just be polite about it, but you can let them know that you are only able to accommodate the guests that were specified on the invitation.

No is a complete sentence. Tell these people that you are sorry for the confusion but the invite was addressed to Mr and Mrs s. Not to the whole family. And tell your mom no. That your list was your list and you can't add people now

Find your bridal balls and tell them who is specifically invited.

Say that's excellent they can make anxiety for any confusion but we are sorry the venue is limited and we've only reserved seats for you and and Mr aunt. Hope you can make it!

You gotta put your foot down here.

"Hi, (name)? Yes, I got your RSVP back, but unfortunately, we do not have the venue space to accommodate the (number) others you RSVP'd for. As much as we would love to accommodate everyone, we simply do not have the room. We look forward to celebrating with you."

ETA: Sometimes, even doing everything right, things can still go wrong. Some people just feel the need to RSVP for whomever, even when it's blatant that the invitation is not meant to cater to everyone and anyone. I'm so sorry you're dealing with this!

Breathe.

This isn't your fault and you don't need to panic.

As others have said, tell them that limits on capacity make it impossible for you to accommodate anyone other than the people listed on the invitation.

Mrs. c and all the other brides summed this right up perfectly.

Ashley- it's your day and your budget as well. Definitely nip this in the bud asap. I've had to say no twice now, I didn't want to but our list is at 60 ppl, and we are paying per head all on our own (no parents help) so we are sticking to our budget and our number.

A lot of people don't know or follow etiquette rules they think its fair game unfortunately. Just call and tell them no we have enough room for 2 or how ever many you budgeted for them

I just text his aunt, I dont want to sound like a bitch. But his mother says she can't come down unless she can come with this couple, because she doesn't want to drive to Florida by herself, so I can't really say no to that.

You can (and should, IMO) give his mom a plus one, but her asking to bring a couple is a bit much.

Just say no?

Say "I'm sorry for the misunderstanding! Its only intended for You and SoandSo"

@JoRoca "Bridal balls" lmao i needed that

It would have been nice if FH mom would have mentioned this earlier...

Yes his mom and step father are coming, and invited a couple to drive down with them.

@Nick Joi B, Yesss!! She told me this yesterday...