How do I word an invitation so that the invited guest will know they are to come alone and not bring a guest?
830526
How about something simple and to the point, like "Seating is limited- no guests please." ? \n\nGood luck with your celebration!
316305
I've never heard of a semi-informal party. But since isn't strictly a social event (because it's being held by your partner organization), I suggest you not bring any gift. It's not clear if there is a "real" host or hostess as there would be in a purely social event. And customs can vary widely from culture to culture. Rather than risk offending someone, go empty-handed. (And definitely do NOT bring dessert or any other food! You would only do that if the host or hostess was a really close personal friend and you had arranged beforehand to bring food. Otherwise, it's a breach of etiquette -- at least in the U.S.)
685879
Wow, this is kind of an odd situation to be in.  Why should you worry about inviting someone to YOUR birthday party, if you know they will just make things awkward, if not uncomfortable for you and everyone else in attendance?  There is such a thing as being cordial to someone, while not letting them play a passive-aggressive role in your life.  You don't have to be so nice that you're putting yourself and your own entertainment second to this person's feelings.  You shouldn't even have to offer an explanation, because it's YOUR birthday!  You wanted to share your special day with friends, and if that person is not really your friend, then why concern yourself with how they'll feel about not being invited?  \n\nBecause I have a sneaking suspicion that this person will be nervy enough to attempt a confrontation about not being invited to your birthday celebration, should there be any question about who all was invited, why don't you just say it was a family celebration, and that you were only allowed to invite your closest friends?  That isn't much to argue over, because you're bringing your family members into it, which would seem to indicate that there were already a number of people in attendance, aside from your chosen few [close] friends.\n\nBest wishes, and Happy Birthday.
110626
Don't invite complete strangers.
744681
For the reception, make sure you have name cards for all the people who RSVPed.  Get a volunteer/hire someone to man the table where the namecards are picked up.  If someone shows up and they don't have a namecard, it will be that person's job to tell them that they did not RSVP and there is no space left. \n\nIt's completely rude not to RSVP to an event where someone else is footing the bill and having to give vendors the number of people attending.  If they don't RSVP, they have to be turned away.  \n\nBut at least if you hire someone, you don't have to be the one involved in the confrontation - nor should you, if it is your wedding day.
136667
1.first u need the date and times and the people u want to invite and u need to know where its gonna be. \n2.then u need to send the invitaions three weeks prior to the event. make sure u have put the directions to the event in the invitations.\n3.make sure u already have the food planned and decorations a week before, the activites during the party also need to be planned. \n4.make sure the colors in the decorations match and arent tacky! :)\n5.and make everyone feel comfortable!
872754
Just say you can't make it on such short notice; you have other plans.  It's obvious that you weren't on the initial guest list and she's just trying to fill the empty seats of people who declined.  SO I wouldn't worry about hurting her feelings.
597894
You bet you do. You call with the polite assumption that they did not receive your invitation. After all, that's the only possible explanation for not honoring your request to RSVP, right? Your friends wouldn't be rude to you, would they? But seriously ... \n\nDo call. In fact, call even those who DID honor your RSVP to "confirm" your guest list. This is your golden opportunity to prevent problems on your big day. What kind of problems? Uninvited people showing up, such as guests bringing guests of their own or small children. (If you use vague terms like "and family" or "and guest" on your invitiations, you have only yourself to blame for this.)\n\nBy The Big Day, you should have only two lists: those who WILL be attending and those who WILL NOT. There is no "maybe" list for such an important event. Make this clear during your RSVP calls and do not be bullied into accomodating unexpected arrivals.
897655
I think you should invite all family and if there not adult enough to let things go foe a nice fam event tell them not too come , they may not even come , but the invite in a nice thing and either way might make it easier to see you nephew, forgiveness is one of the hardest to do but it is one of the best , remember good comes form good how can it be bad , good on you for thinking this and being the bigger person , good luck
753212
invite them\nattract them
1109319
I would invite them to let them know that while they didn't support my marriage, I still loved them and want them to be a part of my life.   I'm not one to burn bridges with family easily.\n\nIf they are really opposed to my marriage, then they would RSVP that they aren't coming.
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."
679662
C'est avec plaisir que j'accepte\nComptez sur moi pour cette fête\n\nIt's with pleasure that I accept, count on me to celebrate. \n\nHope it helps.\n\nPS: just correcting the spelling in the answer below in case you choose it:\n\nJ'aimerais vous voir à l'heure indiquée,\nMerci beaucoup de m'avoir invité.\n\n(invitée if you're a girl)
617732
Just invite your closest friends and relatives.It gets overwhelming if you have to many people there.Remember you have to feed all the people that you invite.I just got married two weeks ago and we spent alot on food and the cake and we ended up with food left over.
423935
Absolutely not! It's a big etiquette faux-pas and considered gift-grabby. Whether you write it on the invitation or use a card to put with the invitation, it's tacky and a big no-no. Registration information should only be provided when requested by a guest, and only then. \nPeople are smart enough to know that they can ask for the information. \n\nIf you have other etiquette related questions I recommend the site http://www.etiquettehell.com\n\nThey have a forum where people will answer any and all questions.
591489
Bring them an invitation to work. Hand-deliver it and tell them that you'ld like to have them attend your big day, but its totally understandable if they have prior plans or would be uncomfortable. It gives them a chance to accept or choose an easy out without hurting feelings. Don't give any of the details of the day or time, so they can open it and check calendars later. As soon as you say it, don't wait for a verbal acceptance, just change the subject and talk about a work project or something. That way they have the information and don't feel pressured to give you a reply right that second. At least that's how I'd try it.
247307
According to Peggy Post: "A guest invited to a shower should bring a gift. If an invited guest can't attend, it is not obligatory to send a gift; however, a close friend or family member sometimes chooses to send a gift regardless."