How do I Politely Decline a Wedding Invitation? - Page 6

Lovestheshores · ‎07-09-2012

@Laura14 wrote:
@Lovestheshores No, because I thought she would be returning the rsvp only at that point. If the gift was included at the same time, that's a perfect way to substitute.

Okay, makes sense. Seems like I read what you wrote wrong. Thanks!

Allthingsgirly67 · ‎03-09-2010

Is “save the date” another euphemism for a gift? I thought it was like a heads up.

Bri369 · ‎11-03-2018

Save the date means nothing more than save the date - keep your calendar open for our event.

Lucky Charm · ‎03-09-2010

I had no idea that a *Save the Date* didn't mean you may not get an invite. That's kinda rude.

As in the case of the OP, what if she had *saved the date* and then... nothing.

But I would never put in writing...'...regrets, cannot attend, but you can EXPECT my gift'. Just seems cheesy.

lgfan · ‎10-19-2012

@Lucky Charm wrote:
I had no idea that a *Save the Date* didn't mean you may not get an invite. That's kinda rude.

As in the case of the OP, what if she had *saved the date* and then... nothing.

But I would never put in writing...'...regrets, cannot attend, but you can EXPECT my gift'. Just seems cheesy.

I thought the same thing about save the date. Letting you know in advance about the wedding so you wouldn't make any other plans for that date.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

you do NOT send a "save the date" to anyone you are NOT planning on inviting to the wedding.......for those asking or for those who dont understand what it is supposed to be used for.

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ROMARY · ‎04-28-2010

I don't have the time to read all of the posts.

I began from the oldest, and I like Laura14's suggestion!

Perfection!

'More or less', 'Right or wrong', 'In general', and 'Just thinking out loud ' (as usual).

LuvSoCal · ‎07-18-2010

Promptly return the RSVP card indicating that you "regretfully decline". No further explanation is required.

BarbiHollywood · ‎11-09-2011

@Sooner wrote:
@BarbiHollywood wrote:
THANK YOU, EVERYONE, FOR ALL THE GREAT POSTS! I've read them all and can now RSVP knowing what to say (and not to say!). I think I'm just over-thinking it, and I know the bride and groom will be just fine whether we're there or not!

Again, I appreciate everyone's posts!

I'm going to scan the couple's QR code which will probably just have an "accept" or "decline" which means I've worried for nothing!! LOL!!!

Enjoy the day, everyone!!
@BarbiHollywood If most of your worries are worries for nothing, you are blessed!

@Sooner This is true. :-)))

BarbiHollywood · ‎11-09-2011

@Laura14 Correct. I will be sending a gift as the wedding date approaches in mid-March. Your sentiment was perfect. I responded yesterday, felt a load off my mind, it is what it is!! Agree with some of the others that neither the bride or the groom will cry tears that we won't be attending!!!!