Do I have to go to a friends wedding?

Weddings are special events at which people you truly care about should be in attendance. If you haven’t spoken on the phone or seen the couple who invited you (or at least the person in the couple to which you’re close) in a long time—and you get the feeling that this trend will continue—you don’t need to go.

Should I go to an old friend’s wedding?

Answer: A wedding invitation isn’t a summons from the court, so feel free to decline. As long as you aren’t a truly close friend or relative and your absence would breed hurt feelings and also provided regrets are sent with good intentions and happy hopes toward the couple, you are not obligated to attend.

How do I not go to my friends wedding?

Below, she and other friendship and wedding experts share six tips for saying “no can do” to your friend’s big day.

1. Let them know as soon as possible.
2. Don’t over-explain why you can’t go.
3. Celebrate with the couple before or after the wedding.
4. Remember: Your friend is probably trying to narrow down the guest list.

Is it bad to miss a wedding ceremony?

Is there ever a time to skip the ceremony and just go the reception? Sure! Sure, life happens, and if you are forced to cancel or arrive late to a wedding reception, so be it. But simply wanting to avoid the candle-lighting ceremony or the umpteenth listen to Pachelbel’s “Canon in D” is no excuse.

Is it OK to say no to a wedding?

You are allowed to say no, even to the wedding itself. That said, the stakes can feel incredibly high during wedding planning, and a perfectly reasonable “I’m so sorry, I can’t” can feel loaded with meaning.

Is it OK to skip a wedding?

There are plenty of reasons why it may be ok to skip a wedding you’ve been invited to. Some of the best examples include financial worries or lack of vacation days. It’s also ok to say no if you’re not that close to them anymore.

Is it rude to go to reception but not ceremony?

Yes, THAT IS RUDE. IF the invitation is only to the reception, then and only then, it is perfectly acceptable to only attend the reception. IF the bride is informed ahead of time, that you just can’t get away from work to attend the wedding, BUT you will be free later to attend the reception, THAT is the exception.