Do you have to invite someone to your wedding Who invited you?

If a friend invited you to her wedding five years ago, you're not obligated to invite her to yours—even if you were a bridesmaid. However, if you attended a wedding in the past 18 months (and especially if you or your partner were in the wedding party), that couple should be on your guest list as well.
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Who Am I obligated to invite to my wedding?

The 13 Groups of People to Consider Inviting to Your Wedding
  • Immediate family members. This includes your and your partner's parents, siblings, and grandparents. ...
  • Wedding party members. ...
  • Extended family. ...
  • Family friends. ...
  • Childhood friends. ...
  • School friends. ...
  • Parents' friends. ...
  • Religious or interest groups.
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Do you have to invite family members you don't like to your wedding?

What if there are some family members that might not make the cut? It's your wedding, and you can invite whoever you want to. You should definitely never feel obligated to invite anyone, including family members, especially if there's good reason to leave them off the list.
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Is it OK to invite someone to a wedding without a guest?

Never bring an uninvited guest or trouble-maker as your plus-one. If your invitation did not include a plus-one, under no circumstances should you arrive at a wedding with an uninvited guest. If the person who was originally going to attend with you is not coming, ask the couple if you can bring someone else instead.
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Is it rude not to invite partners to wedding?

Traditional etiquette would imply that you don't need to invite the new partners of your wedding guests, especially if they've been together for 6 months or less. However, if you can afford to, it is a really nice thing to do. Guests that don't know anyone at your wedding will be much happier with their partner there.
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Do you have to invite people to your wedding if you went to their wedding?

If a friend invited you to her wedding five years ago, you're not obligated to invite her to yours—even if you were a bridesmaid. However, if you attended a wedding in the past 18 months (and especially if you or your partner were in the wedding party), that couple should be on your guest list as well.
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When you dont want to invite someone to your wedding?

5 People You Should Never Invite to Your Wedding
  1. Someone who will add drama. ...
  2. Someone you genuinely don't want there. ...
  3. Someone who will start a fight. ...
  4. Your ex. ...
  5. Coworkers you're not friends with IRL.
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When a friend doesn't invite you to their wedding?

According to Wiig, there are several reasons why a friend wouldn't invite you to their wedding. For example, the couple may be dealing with budget restrictions, a too-small venue, or a guest limit. They might also want to hve an intimate affair with immediate family members only.
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Do I have to invite my friends boyfriend to my wedding?

The spouse or live-in/long term partner of a close friend or family member should always be invited. However if someone has only being seeing someone for a little while (especially if you haven't met them yourself) I don't think it's unreasonable to not extend the invitation.
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Is it rude not to invite coworkers to wedding?

As is the case with any wedding guest, Chertoff says the choice should come back to a very basic rule of thumb. “Invite those you are close to, along with their plus-one if they're engaged, married or living together with someone.” In most cases though, inviting a coworker is a totally fine course of action.
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Who you should and shouldn't invite to your wedding?

People You Don't Need to Invite to Your Wedding
  • Anyone just because they invited you to their wedding.
  • All of your coworkers.
  • People who aren't supportive of your marriage.
  • Every single person on your parents' guest list.
  • Everyone invited to the bridal shower and bachelorette party.
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How do you exclude people from your wedding?

Talk to your family and let them know what you're thinking for your guest list and if there are people you'd rather not be there or if you have a certain number of folks in mind that they're welcome to invite. Be gracious and kind, but remember that it's ultimately you and your partner's decision and no one else's.
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Should I invite all my family to my wedding?

If you want to invite one of your first cousins, most wedding etiquette advisors will say you have to invite them all—but that doesn't mean your fiancé has to follow suit. You should evaluate each family by their closeness and then apply the "all or nothing" rule accordingly.
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Is it rude to not give a plus one for a wedding?

If any of your guests are married, or engaged to be married, they should get a plus one. It's just polite, even if you don't know one person as well as you know the other. Married and engaged couples should always be considered a package deal.
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Do I have to invite all my cousins to my wedding?

No, you don't have to invite your cousins, or your partner's cousins to your wedding, if you don't want to. It's your wedding day, and you and your partner should feel free to invite only the people you really want to share the day with.
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Is it OK to invite an ex to your wedding?

If you're truly in a good place now with your ex (yes, this is possible, especially once you've found The One!), and you're actually friends who even catch up once in a while, it's totally acceptable to invite an ex to your wedding and want to share your day with them.
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Do I have to invite my mom's boyfriend to my wedding?

Probably not. Especially if your parents are paying for some or all of your celebration, they should be allowed to bring a guest—even if it's your mom's brand-new boyfriend or girlfriend.
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Is it OK to bring your girlfriend to a wedding?

If they don't know any of your other guests pretty well, attending the wedding could be quite an awkward experience for them, so it's polite to invite their partner, regardless of how serious or long the relationship is, or else offer them a plus one.
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Can you bring a girlfriend to a wedding?

A person doesn't necessary need to have a label to make for a good wedding date. If you're extended a plus-one, that means the couple has given you permission to take whomever you choose (as long as they're not someone who's going to, you know, photobomb their family pictures).
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Do you have to invite everyone to the wedding ceremony?

Traditional etiquette states that anyone invited to your wedding ceremony has to be invited to your reception—but it doesn't apply the other way around. That means you can 100 percent keep that ceremony small while still getting to have a party with all of your friends (and without any major faux pas).
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How do you deal with not being invited?

How to Deal When You're Not Invited
  1. Attempt to figure out why. It's helpful to start by thinking about why it might be that you weren't invited. ...
  2. Vent to your close friends, if need be. ...
  3. Accept it, and move on. ...
  4. Don't carry around resentment. ...
  5. Have fun anyway.
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Who decides on wedding guest list?

Parents of both sides should add their own guest wish lists of close family members, friends, and colleagues. If your parents are divorced and remarried, you could have as many as four additional lists to accommodate. It is customary that the parents who are paying for the wedding be allowed to invite more guests.
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Is it OK to invite someone to a bridal shower but not the wedding?

This may seem obvious, but inviting people who aren't invited to the wedding is inappropriate. It will likely offend them and it will look like you're pandering for gifts. The only exception is an office bridal shower, where coworkers want to impart well wishes to the bride.
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What percentage of invited guests attend a wedding?

“A general overall percentage between 75-85 percent of wedding guests usually attend.” The breakdown: 85 percent of local guests, 55 percent of out-of-town guests, and 35 percent of destination wedding guests will show up, Buckley said.
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Does the photographer count as a wedding guest?

Vendors such as the photographer, videographer, DJ, band, etc. are not included as guests.
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