Do you pick and choose which wedding invitations to accept?

I think there are certain weddings that you would just have to attend, not only to show respect to a particular family member but also because it would be an event that you would not want to miss. However, there are certain considerations to make (at least in our family) before deciding on going to a wedding. We have received about three different wedding invitations from close friends, coworkers, and family members and we have not made it to all of them for different reasons.

First, we usually considered how well we truly knew the couple getting married (if you are just one of many in a place of business, for example, who receives a wedding invitation to a coworker’s wedding, you might not perceive it as necessary to make your appearance there), when the wedding was being held (could we get off work for it in time? ), and where it would take place (we once received an invitation in Kentucky and we live in the Midwest, a 13 hour distance away). One wedding that is coming up this fall is my brother-in-law’s wedding and my husband is ecstatic to go, because he will be the best man.

Of course, his brother does not live nearby and this time we will have to travel to make it to the wedding, but that is fine. My husband’s vacation time will coincide with this trip and so we will be able to get there without a problem. However, my husband only has one week of vacation available to him this year, and so hopefully no other close family member will decide to get married on short-term notice.

I usually let my wife pick I cannot attend every affair in the family and if I haven't heard from you for years you are probably just looking for an envelope. If I feel it necessary then I will attend but I have also not gone to family weddings or events because I just don't like the person.

There's no rules to which ones that you should or should not go to. You definitely should go to your children's weddings. You should always respond with a card or gift if you can't (or don't want to) attend.

Invitations cost money and they obviously thought enough to include you, so the fair thing is to at least offer your congratulations (or condolences).

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