You painstakingly created your perfect guest list. Meticulously considered who should make the cut. Felt excited for those invited to celebrate your wedding but guilty for those that were not.
You've possibly dealt with your family trying to include that neighbor you haven't seen in 10 years. Or maybe you've had an awkward conversation with your friend about the plus one she wants to bring (you know, that guy you've never met). Or perhaps you left out that coworker you rarely talk to but invited the coworker, the one you constantly go to lunch and happy hour with.
And now, after all that, you have more than enough room on the invite list because there are more R.S.V.P. regrets than you anticipated. What. The. F*&k.
You're tired, irritated, and bummed. How can this be? This is your wedding! Doesn't everyone realize how important this day is to you and your fiancé?! These feelings are entirely normal. But how do you move past the negative emotions of rejection and resentment?
Here are some strategies to help you cope with the R.S.V.P. blues and make the most of your wedding celebration.
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