Q. I want to have adults only at my reception. How can I let this be known without offending guests who have children?
A. Be sure to write out your invited guests’ names on the inner envelope of the invitations. Only the names on the inner envelope are invited. It’s best to make sure, well before the wedding day, that your guests understand and comply with your wishes.
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Q. I have a guest who asked if she could bring a date to the wedding even though I only addressed the invitation to her. Is it impolite for me to say “No”?
A. It is impolite of a guest to ask if she can bring a date, but it is not impolite of you to refuse. However, if you discover that they are engaged or living together, the thing to do is invite your friend’s partner either verbally or by invitation.
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Q. I have out of state friends that I know couldn’t possibly attend my wedding. Should I still send out an invitation?
A. Use your best judgement. Many people prefer not to send invitations to those friends who they feel could not attend because doing so makes it look as if they are merely trying to receive a gift. However, some good friends who live far away may actually be hurt if you do not invite them, even if your intent was to spare them from feeling obligated to send a gift. In general, always invite truly good friends, even if they live far away.
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