How to Avoid Feeling Disappointed When a Guest Declines Your Wedding Invitation

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Although most brides and grooms do understand that some of their family and friends won’t be able to attend their wedding, they can still be left feeling a little disappointed, especially if no reason has been given.

There are many reasons why a guest would be unable to attend your wedding. It could be something as simple as pre-existing commitments, or the inability to find a babysitter. I have some single friends who avoid attending weddings altogether, especially family ones, as they usually end up being quizzed on their relationship status all night.

Bearing this in mind, some brides can still be left feeling a little ‘cold’ upon receiving the RSVP card with the ‘not attending’ check-box ticked. Although, they are entitled to feel ‘cold’ the guest is only responding to the RSVP card in the manner in which it is expected. To avoid this feeling of disappointment, the bride and groom would be better sending RSVP cards which has adequate lined writing space for the guest to elaborate on their inability to attend your wedding.  You could also get rid of the RSVP card altogether and set up alternative RSVP methods such as email, and having a phone number made available to your guests, or event websites.

At the end of the day, try not to obsess if you have family and friends that are unable to attend your wedding and do try to remember that not everyone knows how to how to respectfully decline a wedding invitation.

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