Thank you for the wedding invitation, but unfortunately, I'm sorry I won't be there in person, but I'm sending my best wishes to you both. Thank you so much for inviting us to your wedding next month.

A common mistake that results in spending more money than you need to is ordering one invitation per person on your guest list. Keep in mind many of the people you invite to your wedding will be ...

If the lack of a thank-you note still stings and affects your willingness to contribute further, it’s OK to politely decline the invitation. Read other recent Dear Annie columns ...