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					Originally Posted by  RitaMae1908
					 
				 
				It's not tacky is called a "Courtesy Invitation", just to let the individual know that you were thinking of them when planning for your big day. You won't know for sure that they're not coming until you receive their RSVP! 
			
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I disagree- it is absolutely tacky.  A lot of people consider that fishing for gifts.  Receiving an invitation to something you can't attend makes most people feel that they have to at least send a gift.  If you know someone can't attend, then send them an annoucement or picture or something after the fact.  Don't send them an invite to something you already know they can't attend.
Fishing for gifts is always tacky.