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Ouch. They’ve ticked the ‘decline with regret’ box on your wedding invitation. But why? They’ve known about the date for months. They’ve asked you all sorts of questions about wedding day details. They’ve even shown you some of their after-party wardrobe options. Yet, now it’s a ‘no can do’ with no explanation.

What happened? What are the most common reasons that people turn down wedding invitations?

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To investigate the nos, Steven Stone Jewellers surveyed 2,000 Brits about what would make them turn down a wedding invitation. Steven Stone Survey Says…

Top 15 Reasons Wedding Guests Decline The Invite
i.    Can’t afford the overall cost – 28%
ii.   A long commute – 24%
iii.  Partner didn’t get invited – 20%
iv.  Disliking one or more wedding guests – 18 %
v.   Not knowing many other wedding guests – 17%
vi.  Have to stay over for one or multiple nights – 16%
vii.  It’s on a weekday – 14%
viii. Have to book holidays off work – 14%
ix    Children not being invited – 12%
x.    Potential family arguments – 11%
xi.   Not having a person to take as a plus one – 10%
xii.  Only being invited to the evening reception – 8%
xiii. Don’t drink alcohol – 8%
xiv. Ceremony is too long – 7%
xv.  Recently been through a break-up – 6%

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Photos: Anita Austvika

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