My son married locally a few months ago with a church reception. Our guest list was very small - only out of state relatives and local friends we had known for 10 to 35 years. We did not expect the relatives to attend. Several friends did not attend the ceremony, call, send a card or a gift-nothing! One even said that they got lost trying to find the church and that they have a gift;they had said nothing until I mentioned it. Still no gift. I attended the wedding of this couple's son and gave a nice gift from the registry. We have heard nothing from others. I am hurt and bewildered. Your thoughts please.
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This is unfortunate, but it's not surprising. Many people don't understand what's proper or that they are insulting or hurting anyone.
There's nothing you can do about it. Accept what's been done and hopefully yo have beautiful, happy memories of your son's wedding day which was shared with those who cared enough to attend. Perhaps this is a way to learn something about these friendships? Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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My son married locally a few months ago with a church reception. Our guest list was very small - only out of state relatives and local friends we had known for 10 to 35 years. We did not expect the relatives to attend. Several friends did not attend the ceremony, call, send a card or a gift-nothing! One even said that they got lost trying to find the church and that they have a gift;they had said nothing until I mentioned it. Still no gift. I attended the wedding of this couple's son and gave a nice gift from the registry. We have heard nothing from others. I am hurt and bewildered. Your thoughts please. 
