Relatively Speaking: Solving The Guest List Conundrum

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Relatively Speaking: Solving The Guest List Conundrum

by Mia Bolaris-Forget (Staff Writer NYCityWeddings)

They are the relatives that you see only once every few years. In fact, they may not necessarily really even feel much like family, except for the fact that you’ve seen them at other family celebrations and you know you’re related.

But, now that it’s time to start jotting down names for your own wedding celebration, you’re not sure if you should or want to invite them. After all, it’s another plate to pay for, and the distance between you may make it feel more like your “imposing” than inviting.

And, according to etiquette experts, there no rule of thumb that suggests that inviting them is a MUST. Well, unless that is, it’s important to his side or yours.

They suggest that even if mom and dad don’t help you pay for your big bash, they are still entitled to a say in your guest list, especially if their request relate to close relatives and/or friends of theirs. After all, mom is, if only in name and title the “hostess” of your grand fete….and that alone has it’s privileges. As far as his folks are concerned, it’s best to extend the same courtesy to them and start your marriage off by establishing good relations and keeping the peace. Remember, there will be plenty of time after the “I Dos” to focus on and do things as per the two of you.