WEDDING (or any) INVITATION REJECTIONS by Mike Djordjevich (USA)

 

While most people don’t consider rejection a positive experience, it is something people should mentally prepare themselves for once they’ve sent out their wedding (or any) invitations. After all, the average couple can expect to see around a ten to twenty percent rejection rate as replies to their wedding invitations start rolling in. We all had excuses to reject during Covid; no longer.

So, how do you mentally prepare yourself for rejections? It’s simple. Regularly remind yourself that any rejections you receive are probably nothing personal. Many variables will factor into your potential guests’ final decisions, including your wedding’s location and date. That’s why increased rejection rates are likely to occur when inviting many out-of-towners to a wedding on a major holiday. As for the highest rejection rates, these generally coincide with destination weddings due to the higher cost and added difficulties of traveling to a foreign country.

The key takeaway about wedding invitation rejections is that most people who sent back rejections likely did want to attend the joyous event. It’s just that for whatever reason, they aren’t able to. Thus, do your best to avoid viewing any rejections as a personal slight. Instead, move on from any feelings of resentment or disappointment and focus your energy on the positive aspects surrounding your special day.

But, as long as they give a present (along with a rejection) all should be OK.