Wedding Invitations

I hear stories regularly from people who are shocked to get wedding invitations from people they do not personally know well or have lost all touch with. For example, the groom is a dentist and decides to send invitations to his clients. Not a good idea.

Please keep in mind that unless you have a close personal relationship or long-term business relationship, do not send an invitation. Not only is poor wedding etiquette, but it also appears as a ploy to get more gifts.

What I’m saying is a wedding isn’t a good place to network with potential clients or business partners. The invitation is not a way to broadcast news. Guests often feel obligated to send gifts or acknowledge the invitation and it puts them in an awkward position. In fact, tomorrow I’ll cover the other side of this dilemma: what to do when you get a wedding invitation from someone you barely know.

Just remember to send invitations to those you are currently close to.