How should one handle an uninvited guest at a small, intimate wedding ceremony? Is it appropriate to ask them not to attend?
07.06.2025 17:37
If they’ve shown up then they’re already there so you can’t ak them not to attend. They’re a wedding crasher and you are totally within your rights to ask them to leave. Don’t give them the opportunity to get in your face on your wedding day, however. Before the event, delegate a close male friend or relative to handle this situation, should it arise. This is what he should do once he’s made aware of the presence of an interloper: Approach the person and quietly ask him/her to step outside for a minute. Once they’re both outside or out of earshot, he should calmly and firmly say this “I’m sorry, but while the bride and groom understand your interest in their wedding, they wanted to keep it small and intimate. Since you were not invited I’m afraid I must ask you to leave. It would also be very decent of you to ensure that you are out of sight when the newlyweds come through the door so that their big day is not spoiled. Seeing you will only remind them that they were forced to turn you away. Thank you ever so much.”