Do you typically invite the out of town guest to the rehearsal dinner?
151707
I've been to many weddings out of town, where we've had to travel hundreds or thousands of miles, and have always been invited to the rehearsal dinner. In every case, anyone traveling any distance attended the dinner.\n\nWhen my daughter got married last year and most of the invitations went to people who had to travel cross-country to attend, we included information about the "pre-wedding dinner" in the invitation and the response card. We wanted everyone who could to attend the dinner (which occurred after the rehearsal) in an informal setting so that everyone had a chance to meet before the wedding itself. \n\nBut, since your wedding party is so large, I wouldn't recommend inviting everyone, especially if cost is an object.
1035153
I think the receiving line is to personally thank the guests for coming etc. I have been to weddings without, and I like it much better. During a point (I cant remember) during the meal, the bride and groom travel from table to table- it's more relaxed and personal.
246538
I had a situation where I'd chosen someone as my bridesmaid who was a close friend of my husband's and was also dating my brother at the time.  During the course of the engagement she went nuts and ran off to Australia and screwed over both of my men.  Needless to say she was out of the wedding, and had she not run off I would've asked her to not be in the wedding anyways.  \n\nAs for you, I would just tell her that it seems she's too busy to be able to meet your deadlines and requests, and also with the status of her relationship with you and your family changing you think it's better off she not be in the wedding party, but that you'd love to still have her as a guest.
1034110
Tell him you want to meet the brother and his girlfriend first, maybe at a dinner. Or better make some plans that would have you and your boyfriend around them  most of the day on a Saturday.  That way you can get to know them better and hopefully tell if you would feel comfortable with them out of town.  But just going  away with people you don't know, sounds like trouble.
48665
One way you can answer this question by yourself is to ask "Would I invite the husband to come along?" If you answer yes, then your intentions are probably not bad and you will not disrespect this woman or her husband.\n\nIf you don't want the husband there, then you want something else... and that is just wrong.
792917
The rehearsal dinner, and the alcohol at the reception.
668007
Since this is a good friend, she should already know your mom, I wouldn't see any harm in it. Just tell her later that your husband got called out of town so you invited your mom. No big deal. I wouldn't worry about it.
972329
Unfortunately that's going to happen despite your best intentions.  When planning my reception, we married out of the country and had a reception at home a week later, I had to put a stop to the number of people being included because my then fiance was wanting to invite everyone and their brother!\n\nWe finally settled on immediate family, close relatives (these are the ones you see/talk to more often than at funerals, weddings & family reunions), friends (talk to/see weekly or a couple times a month), parents friends who have known you your entire life, co-workers (that you see socially, not just in the office).  And even those we went over and over.  We too didn't want to leave anyone out but sometimes, it just can't be helped.\n\nAnd a big oversight to watch out for when doing your guest list is partners.  When you invite your friend Jill, don't forget to include her friend Jack as her guest,  married couples and significant others also count as 2 guests not just 1.  You didn't mention if you're including children.  (We didn't because I know several children who are finicky eaters and I wasn't catering to their picky appetites.)  So you could find that by iinviting your Aunt Mary and Uncle John and family you've included 5 people to your total guest list.\n\nI just saw someone else mention the wedding party count as guests too...but don't forget to count their partners, spouses, significant others, etc.
735322
Hosting a dinner party for family, my brother's in-laws and a neighbor (widow). Want to join us?
337451
Well, let me see, the rehearsal dinner for sure (whole wedding party), sometimes they'll pitch in for the honeymoon, but not too much anymore. Occasionaly they'll rent a limo, but more than anything, I believe they are expected to drop a fat envelope as a gift.
698794
yeah that will work im but you can invite them to a table by not leaving and then you own it then you can invite anyone you want
1129131
Ask your dad if you can invite them. You dont have to have them eat with you. and if you want to invite your friends go ahead! if they want to invite someone with them tell them i just want you not them. and tell them that i ONLY invited you. so if they bring unwanted guqest kick them OUT!!
392435
If the host(ess) offers, then it is more than fine.\nI have asked, on occassion, but only with family and close friends.  Once my dh was home sick, so I asked to bring a small piece of cake home to him.
1074689
Nicely, you are their guest.  Why not take some rolls or potato salad?
587006
You should invite people that you are comfortable with and your time will be smooth and not intense. You want to have a good time and don't want drama. You can invite the person you like for a movie, the pool, or bowling a different day! have fun is the key;)
324614
Was it the Out of Towners?
977568
no, just include your name in the gift of your friend.  it would still count as one invitation.