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Sarah
Expert September 2019

Trying not to be bummed 🙁

Sarah , on August 28, 2019 at 6:43 PM Posted in Planning 0 11
I know this wedding is about FH and I, the joining of our lives, spending together forever as husband and wife.
But there's a lot that goes into planning a celebration of this magnitude. From the dress to the venue to who all you want present to share in your special day.

With that being said, I'm really struggling with our RSVP responses. I know its dumb but here's a little back story on myself

I'm use to disappointment. Any event I try to plan, the attendances becomes a disaster. When I graduated high school, the grad party I hosted only had 12 people in show up (9 of those were my family). For an award ceramony and reception (think Boy Scout Eagle level award type of honor) I had 19 people (12 were family). I co-hosted a fundraiser for my school program and together we didn't even hit 30 people!
There's many more examples I could give but you get the point.

Back to the guest list. There are many, many people who have been waiting for FH and I to get married. For a long, long time! We've been dating for 6.5 years, friends for 14.5 and many people knew it wasn't a matter of if but when we'd marry.

I know I'm rambling and being a mopey zoo lion but the point I'm trying to get at is with sooo many people waiting for so long for this wedding I'm struggling to accept that out of 189 invitees we're only at 81 acceptance (and 4 maybes)

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Latest activity by Megan, on August 29, 2019 at 10:02 AM
  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
    Cyndy ·
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    I understand the disappointment but try to focus on the wedding and your FH. Those that love you will be there no matter what to celebrate with you. We only had 55 people and it was absolutely amazing.
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  • Liz
    Devoted June 2021
    Liz ·
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    So happy to hear you only had 55 and it was amazing. We’re only have about that and I get so worried it will be low key, boring or nobody will dance...
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  • M
    Legend June 2019
    Melle ·
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    I totally get your disappointment. Have fun with the many people who will be there though Smiley smile 89 is a large number still and it'll still be so fun.
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  • Brittany
    Super October 2020
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    I understand the disappointment that you want more to celebrate with but at least you know who is going to be there no matter what the situation is. I know it's not the 189 you invited but 89 is still a great number to have and now you get to spend more time with those people during the wedding!

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  • S
    Dedicated October 2019
    Shannon ·
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    That's almost 50% of your invites! That's awesome. If people don't come it saves you money and you'll have more time for each of the people that do show up.
    I know how you feel. My baby shower had like 75 people invited and only like 20 people tops. My son's first birthday everyone talked about how much they wanted to celebrate with him. Again there were only like 25 people at best and I know I invited at least twice that. It's frustrating planning a whole party for so many people only to find out nobody comes. I would probably be frustrated if I rented a venue for almost 200 people and less than 100 came.
    Try to brush your shoulders off and don't take it personally or hold it against them. Some people legitimately are busy. Others don't have the money to spend on wedding gifts. Not to mention if it's not kid-friendly the cost of a sitter. Others still don't care about being a part of your day.
    It will be wonderful no matter how many people come.
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  • Cristy
    Master May 2021
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    I understand the crushing disappointment at those numbers. I would feel the same way. but consider this: are you past your RSVP deadline yet? Most of us need an accurate head count, so I imagine you and FH will be reaching out to those who haven't responded to get a firm yes or no. That right there should increase your count a little. Even if it doesn't, 89 people is a lot of people! You will still have a fabulous wedding, and have more time to spend with each guest! One other thing I want you to remember. I seriously doubt that the ones who don't make it would have wanted to be there, if they could. Don't feel like them saying no is any reflection on you or FH, or people's feelings about your relationship/marriage. People are busy, and often have to pick and choose the events/parties they attend. Try not to take it personally. You're almost there!! Smiley heart

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  • Cyndy
    Master May 2019
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    No way. Our group danced from the first song to the last song and the dance floor was packed. We were suppose to end at 11 and we didn’t stop til 11:30 then went to a bar down the street. It’s all about the friends, music and great food and drinks. Enjoy it.
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  • Stephanie
    Dedicated November 2019
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    I'm sorry you are disappointed. I am sure it will not only be the happiest day of your life, but so much fun! Have the remaining invitees firmly responded no or have they just not responded? It could be that they need a friendly reminder. Also, how much of them are out of town? I noticed your wedding is on a Friday and it could be difficult for them to take a day off
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
    Pirate & 60s Bride ·
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    Hmmm... you may want to shift your perspective. I think those past events had a GREAT turnout! (I think my high graduation party included my immediate family and grandparents only). I had an amazing wedding with 15 guests, 50 for our local reception party. 80+ seems darn big!!! But not so huge you can’t mingle with everyone.

    i totally get being disappointed but when you’re ready think about all the guests who love you and CAN be there. You seem quite lucky to me!
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  • Pirate & 60s Bride
    Legend March 2017
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    I want to add if any friends seem to just be flaking, it’s totally ok to call them up and stress how much you want them there. Some people forget what a big deal a wedding is to us when they’re dealing with their own lives. đŸ€—
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  • Megan
    Expert October 2019
    Megan ·
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    I understand being disappointed at the turn out... most of my family isnt coming to our wedding and I had a moment the other day when I got ANOTHER RSVP saying a family member want going to make it. They live 3 hours away, in the same state and typically stay with their parents (my grandparents) who live 5 minutes walkign-distance from me. It's okay to feel sad about those things but the people who RSVP yes, should mean so much more. They must love you and your FH very much... ❀ That's how I have to look at it.
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