by Kenny L. Mitchell

Created on: November 21, 2007

It's a devastating revelation. You think you're close to someone or even related and find out that you were left out of the loop. When a person gets married sometimes even their closest friends and relatives can find themselves the odd man out. Although it's unintentional the hurt can run deep. If you find yourself in the position of unintentionally hurting friends and family by not inviting them to your wedding, there a few ways to get back into their good graces.

1. Have a We're Back From Our Honeymoon Get Together! This is a great idea because it will let them know that although you were caught up in your special day, you still consider their company important enough to invite them over. Although gifts are optional, you may receive extra wedding gifts!

2. Take them out on the town. When you take your friends and relatives out for a special night, it shows them that you are really sorry about leaving them out. It also gives you time to focus on their needs and wants as opposed to your wedding day when you were more focused upon your own.

3. Give them a gift instead. A coupon or gift certificate to a favorite store is a gift that rewards itself. Most people usually send thank you cards to people who attended or gave gifts at their wedding. By sending gifts to those you may have overlooked, it says that you think they are an important factor in your life still.

4. Invite them to community activities. Families and friends can always bond over helping at civic activities or group sponsored events. Setting time aside for your friends and families will show that the honeymoon period for you has passed and your new marital status is something for everyone to share.

No one wants to ignored. Although weddings are a time of great celebration, they are also a time of great chaos. There is no reason to sacrifice your great previous relationships because you have found marital bliss. Simply remembering the old adage of doing unto others and you would have them do unto you. Love is a beautiful bond that can be shared with the married couple and friends and family alike.

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