Another Guest List Question

Yikes, I think you need to invite both.. Not worth the risk.

Yeah, you gotta do it. I've been in this position before and it's tough, but you can't exclude them, especially if their parents will be there!!!

the whole thing about invitations is: If they dont enjoy your company they probably wont come. It would be rude not to invite tho, so you should. Otherwise you will just cause drama. Besides if 50 people are going to be there and a cousin you arent fond of came, why would you give them the power to upset you, they have 49 other people to cavort with?

I agree bite the bullet..include both. If the feelings are mutal they will probably back out gracefully and feel included which keeps good feelings all around!

Is it that you aren't inviting any other cousins at all because of space/money issues or are you wanting to exclude the one cousin because you just don't get along?
I would say if you invite one...you invite em all!!! Chances are the ones you aren't close to aren't going to attend anyway...and if they do..you enjoy the day and don't worry about it!!!

Hi B.,

I'm answering both your questions:

Regarding the kids (under aged children)...put ADULTS ONLY on the invite, means 18 or older.

As far as leaving a cousin out....you must decide or assume that you will be offending their parents. However, regarding the cousin your wish to leave out...talk to his/her parents FIRST...if you have a good and valid reason for your decision, they might understand....and/or if you do decide to invite the cousin, you could ask the parents or male relatives to keep an eye on the cousin.....should he/she start acting up.....he/she could be removed as quietly as possible.

Family situations are so sensative...I wish you well.

Blessings...

yup, invite both. you'll be busy hosting the party it won't matter much if they come, plus they may not even come! :)