Hello Sorors, SF's and fellow GC'ers:
I have yet another wedding quandry for all of you and I need some opinions. Here's the situation:
We have decided to have hors d'oveures (I hope I spelled that right) and wedding cake along with sparkling punch and spring water for the reception at the ballroom of a local hotel.
With our invitations, we are going to send out RSVP cards AND add postage to them so that all people have to do is fill it out and drop it in the mail.
The situation is this: my fiance's very large family is not quite up to date on etiquette. They feel that since this is family, they can show up without RSVP'ing and bring additional guests. I feel that this will not be fair to the two of us since we are paying for this. I want to do either one of two things:
1. Withhold the location of the reception until the person RSVP's and/or
2. Keep a list of all guests who RSVP and only allow those people to enter the reception.
I don't want to be mean or cruel, and I certainly don't want to step on anyone's toes but I don't want to be embarrased by running out of food or having to pay more money on the spot for extra food.
What do you think? All opinions and suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
