I just got engaged today and people I barely know are already asking for invites. How do I politely shut that down?

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you just got engaged today. i’d just say “we don’t even know what we’re doing yet” or “let me enjoy being engaged for a bit first before we need to start thinking about the wedding” and end the convo there

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Do this instead.

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Simply say, "I'll keep that in mind".
Whoever 'your mind' remembers after that is not your problem.

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Tell them the venue you’re looking at only has a limited number of people so you aren’t making any promises yet :)

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They are happy for you. Let it go. Also, are they saying , "When is the wedding?" or other conversational comments that you are interpreting as I expe tto be invited. Or are they actually saying they expect an invitation.

Most everything immediate post engagement is just BS. .They are making conversation about an important event in your life. You likely have not even set the date, don't know the venue, etc. So, just effuse happiness and say we haven't gotten that far and laugh.

Of course, if your answer is we're getting married in Hawaii, of course people will respond with how cool, I want to come. But they don't really mean it.

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“Ummm we’ll see!”
“Are we close enough that you’d invite me to yours?”
“I’m unsubscribing from this conversation”
“Do you know how rude it is to ask that?”
“No thank you”
And friendly reminder that “No.” is a full sentence ❤️ and saying no does not require an explanation. I’ll literally text “No 💖” all the time. You’re not responsible for other people’s feelings!!
You got this!

Please don't respond with any of these. Rude as he*l. Just for one day of your celebration, you'd burn hard bridges that cannot be repaired.
Let's see if you still feel all important after that one day of your wedding.

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