rsvp just for giggles Story

One of my bridesmaids (who is currently causing drama with other bridesmaids) asked if she could bring her sister because when the invitations came for her parents and my bridesmaid she was sad she wasn't invited. I think I have only said 2 words to her the whole 14 years I've known my bridesmaid. No, you can't bring your sister. LOL

OMG right? So my FW has this good friend, they've known each other over 30 years and vacation together yearly. We tried to get her new address (she moved out of state) for the invitation and didn't get a response. Her son happens to be our caterer and gave us the address. We send it and the reply by date came and went. When I ask her son while dropping off payment for the catering, he finally let me know she planned to surprise my FW by coming into town for his birthday and planned to get the invitation then, weeks after our RSVP date. OK fine, we have been told to expect her. We all go out to dinner while she's in town along with another friend of theirs, though she's not as close to my FW. The close friend brings up the wedding (ok cool) but then asks why the other friend wasn't invited, right in front of her!!!! Then says "Well, if I do come I have to call out." Ok, so will you be at our wedding or not??? THEN she says, "Why don't you just give my invitation to *friend put in an overly awkward position* and she can go in my place". Like, what?!?!?!?! Then after they leave we find out she will be in town for college homecoming which she makes a big deal out of every year the week after our wedding. So she's left us hanging because she might come, turn around and come right back in a few days? How do people not get it??? Since FW is the kind to think the best of everyone and hate confrontation I feel bad asking her to press her friend but we're in a bad spot now.

My favorite so far has been FHs best man's RSVP. Up until about a month ago the best man has been single. We assured him that he's still allotted a guest if he wanted, but our only stipulation was that we need to meet her first. Worst case is he doesn't bring anyone and we've saved $120.

A few days ago he sent his RSVP with his name and "whomever I'm dating in December" We knew he was joking because his new girlfriend is great and we're pretty sure she'll be around for at least a few more months.