My fiance and I are putting together our guest list. I have extended family I am close to and extended family I am not. I guess I'll break it down into categories.
Local Dad side - I know for sure I want to invite my local uncle, aunt, two cousins, and their spouses. I literally grew up with this family, my aunt attended my baby shower, etc.
Local Mom side - My grandmother is automatically invited. She told me so herself, haha. Now, my aunts, uncles, and cousins... we see each other maybe once or twice a year. My fiance hasn't met most of this side of the family. However, I was invited to all of their weddings when I was younger. It's not a huge dent in the guest list, but I don't know what is going on in any of their lives outside of social media.
OOT Dad side - My grandparents automatically invited. I have two cousins who I have stayed close too. They were a huge support while I was pregnant and I even considered asking them to be bridesmaids but decided against it due to logistics and financial obligations. My other uncles, aunts and cousins, outside of social media, I don't know what is happening in their lives. Would it be rude to invite part of the family, but not all?
OOT FH Dad side - I literally haven't met ANY of these people, he hasn't seen them in a decade, and there is a lot of drama already with FH mom and dad being in the same room. They are divorced. So much hostility between the two of them that FH dad may not attend our wedding because FH mom will be attending. That's a whole different post.
So, who gets an invite?
I'm sorry this is so long, but we need some votes because we keep going back and forth!
