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Weddings are a beautiful celebration of love, commitment, and… boundary testing, apparently.

But what happens when someone doesnt even make the guest list but somehow still manages to RSVP yes?

The couple carefully curated their guest list to fit within the venues strict capacity.

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But one family member, the brides dads cousin, saw this as just a suggestion.

It was meant to be a peace offering, but instead, it opened Pandoras Box.

I dont know about you, but Id be fed up at that point.

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And so was our bride.

Handling family members who wont respect boundaries can be tricky, but it can be done.

If guilt-tripping starts, hold your ground and remembertheir feelings are not your responsibility.

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For the particularly persistent ones, enlist a trusted family member to act as a buffer.

After all, its your big day, not a group project!

At this point, the bridesbrotherhad had enough.

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Channeling his inner bouncer, he laid down the law and told her to leave.

Above all, focus on enjoying your day with the people you intentionally invited.

These thoughtful gestures allow everyone to feel connected to your celebration, even if they cant physically be there.

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Consider using a wedding website to share your story and clarify why the guest list is limited.

Reach out personally to your closest circle to help them understand your vision.

Remember, this is your special dayfocus on including those who truly matter most to you, Ungurean suggests.

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So, how would you handle an uninvited guest who refuses to take no for an answer?

Share your thoughts and stories below!

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