My MOH has asked if her parents and two teenage sisters can be invited to the wedding. I have known both her and her family since I was 8 years old, and I know her family would greatly appreciate being inviting.
My fiance and I live in the US, but the wedding is in Norway as that is where I grew up, at a rural location 2.5 hours away from where the Norwegian guests are coming from (we have American guests flying in also). The issue is that the location we are leaning towards has lodging on site that the guests will be staying at and there is a limited amount of bedrooms. My parents and I discussed it and were originally not thinking about inviting them, but I do feel a bit guilty about this as my MOH was saying it would mean the world to them, and I am worried she and the family would be upset if I don't invite them.
There are options for hotels 15-30 minutes away as well, but guests would likely have a better experience staying on-site as that will be where everything will be happening. We do, however, have more than enough room in the actual church/area for dinner. Which option do you all think would be the best?
- Simply not inviting them
- Inviting them. and just hope the space situation works out (maybe we don't get as many RSVPs as we thought)
- Inviting them, but asking if they are willing to stay at hotel off-site so we don't have to worry about space
- Seeing how many RSVPs we get and invite them if there is enough room (I feel this could be a bit risky?)
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
