I have a serious question. My sister is getting married three weeks before me. Her invitations went out three weeks ago and she is doing the "whole" shebang! (a wedding with over 2000 guests). I, on the other hand am doing a small wedding (140 guests) and a larger reception (500 guests). Do to the fact that my sisters invitations are already out and that my family is well known in our town, I keep getting gifts from people who are friends of our familky but who aren't invited to the wedding or the reception.
What is the etiquette on this situation? I have added some of them onto the guest list but I can't keep adding because there just won't be any room. Is there a certain wording I can put in the thank you note???? Help!
This is common. Don't worry. These people only want to wish you well with a gift. You don't have to invite them to your wedding. Just send a nice thank you note and don't mention the wedding.
Uninvited guests sending gifts
