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Just Said Yes October 2010

Need Help ASAP telling someone they can't bring a date to our wedding!!

Danielle, on September 28, 2010 at 6:47 AM Posted in Planning 0 8

Our wedding is just around the corner. We decided to invite our very good friends younger sister to our wedding (she just moved to the area about 6 months ago). We both enjoy her company and have had a fun time getting to know her.

Over the past 2 months she has started dating someone (we've only met him once). Due to budget restrictions (and the fact we don't want complete strangers at our wedding) only she was invited to the wedding. The invitation stated her name only.

She actually sent me a text asking if he was invited. I replied telling her unfortunately he was not invited due to budget restraints. We are now a few days away from our RSVP date and she has sent another message asking if we've had enough declines where he could be added in.

I need a delicate way to tell he is not invited and she in fact is being rude by putting me in an uncomfortable situation.

Don't want to hurt her feelings as she is the sister of a very good friend. Help!!!

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Latest activity by Danielle, on September 28, 2010 at 11:31 AM
  • Danielle
    VIP November 2010
    Danielle ·
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    Just say no, almost everyone you invited is coming. Easiest way since she is asking about enough declines.

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  • *Future *R*S*K*
    Super August 2011
    *Future *R*S*K* ·
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    Just send her a msg telling her that you have not gotten all your RSVPs back yet even though it is close to your date and that you are very close to the number of people that your budget allows. Tell her once again that you are sorry he isnt invited, but you and FS cannot just afford it. If she still gives you grief about it, then I would start to get a little bitchy because that would be pushing me over the limits. She is already being rude by asking. But then again at least she asked and didnt just bring him like some would have. You could also use the B list guest list as an excuse because their RSVP date would be even later than the one a few days from now.

    If she doesnt get the point after that tell her that she will understand when she get married someday and not to come if she cannot come without him lol

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    Just Said Yes October 2010
    Danielle ·
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    Ohhh - I like the B-List idea. Genius!

    I hate that I've suddently lost my backbone, I really should just be gently honest and say "I am a little uncomfortable that you keep asking - It's adding some stress".

    Whatever happened to "Don't bother the Bride?"

    Wish I had found this forum months ago.

    Thanks girls. : )

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  • Michelle628 is now a Mrs!
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    Michelle628 is now a Mrs! ·
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    I am with Lovely....just tell her no. You don't need to give her an explanation...just tell her no. And if you want tell her that you are uncomfortable that she keeps asking and it is adding stress on you.

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  • Gillian
    Expert February 2011
    Gillian ·
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    I am with Lovely and Michelle on this one. 2 months is not long enough to warrant her asking to bring her guest especially when the invite clearly states it's just her.

    She is still in that "honeymoon" phase so the thought of going to a wedding without him is probably killing her. LOL.

    Just say NO!!!

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  • Starsteph84
    Super November 2010
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    Just tell her "sorry no. We cannot add any additional people. I hope you still can attend!"

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    Just Said Yes October 2010
    Danielle ·
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    Thanks everyone - I love the answers.

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