Couple’s Viral Non-Invites For Wedding Create Online Frenzy
It’s one thing to not get an invitation to a wedding but imagine receiving a “non-invite.” A bride and groom are getting major backlash on social media for sending out non-invites to family and friends for their wedding. They sent it out to let people know they were getting married but that they were not invited to the actual celebration. And before you ask, no, it wasn’t an announcement of their upcoming nuptials.
“Non-Invite” For Weddings
The New York Post reported that a couple sent out an announcement to let people know they’re having a “private ceremony,” and that they’re not invited. It said they’d like you to join them “in spirit.” It’s worth mentioning that they misspelled “spirit” as “spirt” on the invite.
Some people took to the social media screengrab of the non-invite and called it “tacky” and a “total gift-grab.” It’s like “Hey! You’re not invited. But could you buy us a Nutribullet anyway?” Apparently, one person said that this would only be okay if it were a virtual wedding.
Is It Rude to Send People Announcements but Not Invitations?
In the day of social media, you see less mailed wedding announcements. People are quick to post online. But if you are sending out formal announcements to family and friends, Wedding Wire suggests sending them out after the wedding and not before. This is because people may confuse the announcement with invitations. They also mentioned not including a registry, so that won’t lead to the wrong impression.
What To Do If You’re Not Invited to A Wedding
As a once upon a time ago bride, you may often run into the challenge of having to cut down your guest list for the sake of budget or any other reason. The most difficult part is knowing that you’ll have to leave some people off, no matter how much you’d love to have them there.
It’s okay to be open with those who aren’t invited to your wedding. But I would suggest not being the first to bring it up. VOGUE reported that if a friend or family member does ask about an invite be honest, straightforward, and mindful of their feelings. Let that person know that not everyone can be invited to the wedding. And as a rule of thumb from personal experience, if you have to ask about a wedding invite, there’s a good chance you weren’t invited. Believe me, you would know if you were.
