2007-03-24 03:58:37 · 25 answers · asked by Holly 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
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2007-03-24 04:22:11 · answer #1 · answered by traveller 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, yes! They should be invited. If they are close relatives and were not invited, they would have a good reason to be offended. It is better to give them the opportunity to say, "I'm sorry that I will not be able to go," rather than giving them a reason to say, "You didn't even invite me." Of course, you could say, "I knew you couldn't come, so that is why I did not invite you."
But it's the fact that they would know that they would be welcome rather than knowing that they were not even invited. They need to know they had an invitation even if they could not go. It avoids hard feelings. It fosters a better relationship. You may never expect to ask them for any favor in the future but you cannot know what the future holds.
It is best to keep things as friendly as one can do without really putting yourself out. Choosing to send an invitation along with the other invites is not much of an investment compared to the time put into other things you may spend your time with. But you never know how that little investment may return in the future. Maybe nothing, maybe a lot more than nothing. Better safe than sorry.
Not to mention the fact that they are likely to send money if they cannot be there personally.
2007-03-24 12:18:43 · answer #2 · answered by nsgrace 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wedding invitations should be sent to people you would like to attend. You "know" they won't be able to attend...but they may surprise you and find a way to show up anyway.
Invitations are for people you want there. Announcements, sent immediately after the wedding, are for those whom you didn't invite, but would probably like to know about the event.
2007-03-27 17:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by Daisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure! It's the thought that counts and besides, you never know... they may just be able to attend after all... some previous event that gets cancelled, a special sale or a small unexpected bonus if it's the cost of travel that's the problem, you just never know... it'd really be sad if they could've come and didn't, because they weren't invited!
2007-03-24 11:46:07 · answer #4 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you should must call you relatives even if they would not be able to come because in this way you have completed your work. It is his responsibility to attend or not.
2007-03-24 11:04:10 · answer #5 · answered by THE MUSLIM BOY. 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, failing to invite them may leave them feeling offended and feelings may be hurt. Regardless if they can attend or not, if they are a close relative you should still extend an invite to them just to be courteous.
2007-03-24 11:02:59 · answer #6 · answered by Yoda_Yodel 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
ya ...
even if people don't want to attend or will not be able to attend we need to invite them
human nature ......
you expect an invitation even if you won't be going to the party.
invitation tells them that we remember you and care about and your presence makes us happier.
if no invitation is send what can we answer to them if they keep on saying that you didn't invite us you can't say even if I invite you you won't be able to come ...
2007-03-28 10:33:02 · answer #7 · answered by Life sucks . but u gonna love it 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes they probably should be invited. Just send an RSVP card with the invitation, and if it isn't returned, than you won't include them in your wedding plans. It will make them feel important if you invite them!
2007-03-24 11:24:47 · answer #8 · answered by Nidda 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you shouldn't assume they won't be able to come, you never know the lengths they'll go to if they care about you. Let them make the decision whether or not they can come. It would be better for them to apologize for not being able to make it (and you'd understand) than for them to think you didn't want them there.
Besides, if you're planning an elaborate reception, you should ask for an RSVP so you'll know ahead of time who's coming.
2007-03-24 11:24:59 · answer #9 · answered by maxnull 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That should be their decision to make but it could be viewed as you just trying to get a gift sent for the wedding.
Usually the groom's parents pay for the visiting relatives to attend.
2007-03-24 12:54:57 · answer #10 · answered by GrnApl 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Of course. People like to know they are being thought of, and who knows, they may just be able to attend.
2007-03-25 15:16:45 · answer #11 · answered by short shrimp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋