How to Decline a Wedding Invitation Politely. Respond quickly. Don’t wait too long before sending the response card back. The more time that lapses, the more it looks like you were deciding on a better opportunity or simply didn’t care enough to ackno

"After you've declined the invitation via the couple's preferred RSVP method, you can politely send a text or mention it in person that you're so bummed you can't attend their wedding because of a ...

If you decline a wedding invitation when you're actually on the fence about attending, the conversation can quickly get awkward. The couple will probably try to persuade you to attend, and may make offers that you're not comfortable with, for exam