Do you send wedding invitations to attendant's families?
491743
Wedding ettiquette dictates that you should send seperate invitations to the attendants families because it is considered rude to simply "pass on" the invite by word of mouth via an attendant who, due to invariably being a close friend, will be asked personally and actually not receive a written invite.
794893
Depends on the formality of the wedding.Why not ask someone in the Bridal party.
485324
I personally would not do it. Just think it is a lead up to your wedding. There is heaps of planning involved it's your practise run so take pride it sends a carefree attitude.\n\nI think it would be a better idea to call or even email invitiations if you don't want to do a mail out. I'd use SMS only for those people who have not replied.
1175468
As long as it was a very light scent. I think it's kind of like confetti in an invite, it would bother people. Something subtle could be very elegant on the right style of invitation though.
552182
The bride is to puchase for her Attedants - Bridesmaids, Maid of Honor, Guestbook Attendant, Gift table Attendant, Flower Girl. For her mother and father. For the Groom's mother and father(groom and bride together), and for the groom.\n\nThe groom has to purchase gifts for his Attendants- Groomsman, Bestman, Ringbearer, Paige, $100 dollar donation to pastor or officiant, both sets of parents, and the bride.\n\nGrandparents aren't usually included, but that would be a nice jesture. Just think of everyone that is involved in the actual wedding ceremony and there is your answer. Also, if you have a wedding planner or coordinator - I'm sure they would appreciate a small gift......Think of your wedding like a weird christmas.........good luck!!!
727620
You hand write a short note on plain stationary. It's format and wording should be very similar to that of the invitation.\n\nMr & Mrs John Doe\n\nWill be pleased to attend the marriage of \n\nMiss Blushing Bride\n\nand\n\nMr Charming Groom\n\nand the following reception\n\non Saturday the First of April.\n\nIf the wedding is in a church, then you are 'honored' rather than 'pleased' to attend. If you aren't going to the wedding, then line #2 reads "Regret they will unable to attend the marriage of" and everything else stays the same.
1089200
I beleive it is in poor taste to ask for cash at any point during the process.  Usually when people register for a wedding or a big aniversary or birthday, they dont put that information on the invitation itself.  \nIt makes it sound as if your making sure to invite as many people as possible in order to maximize the amount of money that you will receive.\nSometimes the invitation will say "No gifts please."\nThat is also appropriate.\nIt sounds like the people that are in charge of planning this event have no class or tact, and for that reason, I would not attend, nor send money or a gift.\nI might send a greeting card in the mail, but that would be it.
730945
Tell that person to go and find another co-worker to work for them... or no-can-do... they should have put in their request earlier... it is a wedding... and those invitations always come early.
627196
Wow, I turned to this question because I have never heard of these "money bags" and I was curious. What a tacky, rude, truly awful idea! Inviting people to a celebration, and then trying to shake them down for cash is unspeakably vile! If what you are is hosting a fundraiser, rather a reception, then word your invitations accordingly. \n\nWhew! And now that I have that off my chest, a short word of advice. Do not allow florists, dressmakers, caterers, printers, magazines, and other purveyors of bridal merchandise to tell you what is "correct" -- these people are interested in selling you goods, not in helping you.\n\nTurn to Miss Manners. Her real name is Judith Martin. Her books are in public libraries and book stores. She will save you HUNDREDS of dollars.
417800
Introduce the bride & groom as they enter the reception, "ladies & gentleman...may I introduce Mr & Mrs  John Smith"...applause applause...you would also do the a toast...tell some funny story about them as children or some anetdote (sp?) that their parents might share...and wish them much happiness yadda yadda...also introduce the band, thank everybody for coming...make various announcements as needed...that sort of thing...oh..& dress real nice too!
840003
This is your wedding and you do not need to invite them. The rule of thumb is, if you haven't talked to a someone in over a year, they are not required to be on the guest list. Never speaking to them would probably qualify :)\n\nIf I was you, I would find some reasons for why your mother can't invite these "sisters" if saying NO just simply isn't working. Maybe the guest list is too big or it's getting too expense to keep adding people to the list.\n\nI whole heartedly agree with you -- these women don't need to be at your wedding and your mom needs to understand that it is your choice and your wedding.
597926
I'm doing my own invitations as well, and a friend of mine recommended checking out http://www.verseit.com/. I've not gotten far into the site, but its got some really cool ideas for invitations wording!
82966
For weddings and other important events
762136
If you mean do the bride and groom leave the reception last, no. The guests are supposed to wait out the bride and groom. It is bad manners to leave if the bride and groom are still celebrating. Leave when you need to, the older guests at the reception will love you for it, they can go home to bed!\nWhen guests leave first, they are supposed to go appologize to the host, and yes, people still do observe this. But I've seen people leave to go to other parties, and just get up and go. Rude.
390526
Tell them exactly that - That you are having a very small intimate wedding and unfortunately you can't invite everyone, you don't have to go into details as to why if you don't want to - untimately it's your day!  Easier said than done I know - Im struggling with the exact same for my wedding. But your friends will appreciate hearing this from you rather than someone else. If they are true friends they will understand.
408566
Um, if they're living in the same household, then it's only courdial to invite everyone.  Yes, it is your day and it should be planned out to your specifications, but think about the "bad-blood" that could be created or spared based or your decision to just let someone show up and hey....maybe give you an extra gift.  It's worth it to me to suck it up.  Besides, there will be so many other people there, it isn't like you have to sit and hold hands with him/her the entire time and be like "look who I invited, right here, uh huh, see who came, blah blah blah."
42439
It really depends upon to whom you sent invitations.  Assuming that you only sent them to people who are close friends and family, chances are good that no one became offended.  But if your invitation list was broader and included, for example, co-workers and clients, you have more about which to worry.