Do I have to invite ALL the cousins?

Between the two of us my fiance and I have A LOT of cousins, some of which I haven't spoken to in years. Are we obligated to invite all of our cousins to our wedding and is it rude to invite some and not others?
Do I have to invite ALL the cousins?
I have a big family too. It's hard sometimes because you are obligated to invite these people and it takes up a lot of space. I did invite all of my cousins, even those who I have not spoken too in years. Some of them who live overseas are not able to come but most of them are. It might be a chance for a nice little reunion. I felt like I had to invite all of them. I couldn't invite some and not others. I felt that would be rude. That being said, it's your wedding. You need to make sure that you are happy with the people who will be sharing in your very special day.
Reply:You do not have to invite all your cousins--just the one's that you talk to. People don't understand the cost of a wedding and that everyone that you know doesn't have to attend. I think it's a bit ridiculous when people start inviting family members they haven't seen since they were in diapers or whatever the case may be. Don't feel obligated to send them an invite because they are family. Just invite those you are closest to and the others will understand.
Reply:I am in the same situation.


I am inviting all the cousins I speak to regularly and some of the ones that mum wants there, but if I haven't talked to them in ages and I don't know their address then I am not going to bother. Doesn;t sound like they are close to you so they probably will not mind if they are not invited.





I know some aunts will get annoyed though, but oh well.
Reply:You invite people you want to share the day with who are nearest and dearest to you and who you can afford. If you haven't spoken to them in years, why would you want them to attend? No one else other than you and your fiance have any say in the matter.
Reply:Absolutely not. It's your wedding and your paying for it. You should be able to invite who you like without any hurt feelings from family. You can't make everyone happy- but just be sure it's what the both of you want....
Reply:i truley think that its ur choice since it is ur wedding...





most people want people that they are close to and get along with at there wedding
Reply:no and no





generally you need only invite a person you have had contact with in the last year.
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