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Attending A Wedding Ettiquite Question

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    Mae0926    10/2/10   Milwaukee, WI

    I am fairly new to the hive, but have found so many great idea's, and suggestions, I thought this would be the best place to ask a question.

     My fiance's cousin is getting married next month. The wedding is in Canada(and we live in Wisconsin). I made an oops. I thought I could still get into Canada without a passport. I am very wrong. So, now I need a passport. Problem is, even if we pay extra to get it moving along, it still  may not come before the wedding. He wants to RSVP that we are both coming. I really do want to go, but I don't want to take off of work, get a sitter for my pooch, and than not get my passport. We are trying to save money for our wedding as well, and I told him that it might be best if I just stay. What would you do in this situation, and how would you RSVP?

     Thanks in advance!

     
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    beesknees    04.19.08   Florida

    i think you can rush it if you have a flight itinerary....but you would be driving right?  

     i think the rush is pretty doable, I'm thinking what if you call the family and explain the situation and you would know for sure a few days ahead of time.  Most caterers don't ask for final head count til a few days before wedding.

    If you can- go- you can mix and mingle with the new fam, and maybe get some fun wedding inspiration for your event too.

     
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    Mae0926    10/2/10   Milwaukee, WI

    thanks! and yes, we would be driving..

     
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    hbowar    May 15th, 2009   San Jose, CA & MN

    I agree with what beeskness said. 

    Just a thought, but have you already applied for your passport?  They also have the Passport Card now which takes 4-6 weeks to get.  Not sure if that's shorter than a regular passport or not, but here's a link about the card.

    http://travel.state.gov/passport/ppt_card/ppt_card_3926.html

     

     

     
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    Mae0926    10/2/10   Milwaukee, WI

    thanks! and no, I have an appt tomorrow to get the passport. I did look into the card, but unfortunately you cannot expedite it...therefore it would almost definitely not get here in time. I wish I could, because it is sooo much cheaper.

     
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    Mrs. Spring    May 10, 2009   California

    I agree with everyone who said try to get your passport.  I applied for mine in January without the rush payment, and it got here in only 3 weeks!  Plus, now when you apply you can track the status online, so if it isn't shipped within a week of the wedding you still have time to cancel all your plans.

     
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    beesknees    04.19.08   Florida

    when i applied for my husbands last year- it came about 13 days after we mailed it out.  I was SHOCKED, at how fast it came back  - and there wasn't a rush on it either.....

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    yogigal    June 27, 2009   Chicago (married in Philly)

    My FSIL just applied and got hers in a couple of weeks.  You should be fine.  This is a very good question because I think a lot of people don't realize you have to have passports now to travel to Canada. 

     
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    Also, in terms of etiquette, if you do reply as a "yes," call the bride and alert her to the situation, that there is a small outside chance you might not make it.  To me that seems like the most polite thing to do.  Good luck!

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