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Rebecca
Beginner September 2022 Newfoundland and Labrador

Parents Inviting Guests

Rebecca, on September 29, 2021 at 13:09

Posted in Plan a wedding 34

When me and my fiancé finally set a date (September 3, 2022) we asked our parents if there was anyone they'd like to invite to the wedding. My parents struggled to give a list of 10 people (four being my great aunts/uncles). My In-laws gave me a list of almost 20 people (some great aunts/uncles,...

When me and my fiancé finally set a date (September 3, 2022) we asked our parents if there was anyone they'd like to invite to the wedding. My parents struggled to give a list of 10 people (four being my great aunts/uncles). My In-laws gave me a list of almost 20 people (some great aunts/uncles, others just friends) and they kept adding to their list, it's now at 32! (I don't even know all these people) My MIL just told my fiancé that she wants to invite another FIFTEEN people!
I'll add that we live in Alberta, Canada and have are travelling home to Newfoundland, Canada for our wedding and have two small kids. (flights will be at least $3000) How do I respectfully tell them that we can't invite all 32 let alone the extra 15?! They are paying for our DJ (he's a friend of my FIL) and said that they will pay for the extra 15 people but won't help pay for the original 32 people.

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  • Samantha
    Super June 2021 Ontario
    Samantha ·
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    Have you booked your venue already and is there a maximum number that you can have? That's one way to keep numbers down and also lets you off the hook since it's out of your hands technically.

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  • Vinod
    Top August 2017 Ontario
    Vinod ·
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    Guest lists from the parents may add up for whom they feel should be attending though they are aware you have no clue who they may be unless visited many times. Your count apart from parents list can consist of how many you are willing to invite from each of theirs from 32. Cut down their guests down to 5 each to make 10 total. In laws wanting to pay for the 15 if you allow is nice of them to offer since you don't have to worry about the added cost on your end.

    At the end of the day, its your celebration and to enjoy the company of family and friends surrounding you. Sometimes its hard to let your parents know the hard way of letting guests down because of your list count too.

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