# I Didn't Get An Invite
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058
**Category:** Cafe Society
**Created:** [February 20, 2011, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058 "2011-02-20T23:51:58Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)
#### Post date: [February 20, 2011, 11:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/1 "2011-02-20T23:51:58Z")
So I’ve been waiting by my mailbox for an invitation to the royal wedding of Prince William and whoever it is he’s marrying and now I hear all the invites are out and I didn’t get one.
Errrrrrr :mad:
I understand [not inviting Fergie](http://www.theislanderonline.com.au/news/world/world/general/no-royal-wedding-invite-for-fergie/2081921.aspx), but why not me?
Anyone else not get an invite? 😕
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### Author:  [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 1:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/2 "2011-02-21T01:01:06Z")
Hey, \*we \*don’t invite everyone.
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### Author:  [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/3 "2011-02-21T01:07:03Z")
They were only mailed out Weds and Thurs. Give it a few days. If it doesn’t come, just assume it got lost in the mail and show up anyway.
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### Author:  [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/4 "2011-02-21T01:11:13Z")
I got one. You can be my plus one if you want. I really hate these things, so I’m probably going to get really, really stoned before I go.
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### Author:  [@Heyoka13](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Heyoka13)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/5 "2011-02-21T01:11:38Z")
Will there be goth/druid/punk style counter ceremonies in front of the cathedral?
You might find an event like that more fun, I know I would . . .
😃
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### Author:  [@PSXer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/PSXer)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/6 "2011-02-21T01:11:39Z")
I didn’t get invited. Should I show up anyway?
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### Author:  [@cochrane](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cochrane)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 1:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/7 "2011-02-21T01:25:12Z")
> [@PSXer](#):
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> I didn’t get invited. Should I show up anyway?
We have a winner! 😃
Yeah, you should totally show up, as long as you bring some beer and Doritos.
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### Author:  [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/8 "2011-02-21T01:54:32Z")
> [@cochrane](#):
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> Yeah, you should totally show up, as long as you bring some beer and Doritos.
Has this turned into a tailgate party?
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### Author:  [@SeaDragonTattoo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SeaDragonTattoo)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/9 "2011-02-21T02:37:52Z")
Well, you know they’re going to set up giant screens outside the cathedral, and sell outdoor seating. So, yes, possibly tailgating.
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### Author:  [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/10 "2011-02-21T02:53:30Z")
I wonder if Markie Post will be there?
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### Author:  [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/11 "2011-02-21T02:58:20Z")
My invite says, “Bring Bottle and Bird.”
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### Author:  [@Revenant\_Threshold](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Revenant_Threshold)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 2:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/12 "2011-02-21T02:59:17Z")
> [@BrainGlutton](#):
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> My invite says, “Bring Bottle and Bird.”
Ah, they put Harry in charge of writing them, I see.
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### Author:  [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 3:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/13 "2011-02-21T03:09:26Z")
I read they aren’t inviting any heads of state (sorry Mr Obama) but does this include other royal families? I know they are technically heads of state but often don’t have any real authority.
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### Author:  [@medstar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/medstar)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/14 "2011-02-21T03:29:33Z")
Fergie wasn’t invited, but her daughters were. Does anyone think the girls should announce: “If Mum can’t come, we won’t attend in solidarity.”?
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### Author:  [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/15 "2011-02-21T04:22:28Z")
I don’t think they should do anything so petty. Fergie and will.i. have probably got concerts they need to be at that week, anyway.
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### Author:  [@Lord\_Feldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Feldon)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 9:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/16 "2011-02-21T09:11:12Z")
> [@Markxxx](#):
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> I read they aren’t inviting any heads of state (sorry Mr Obama) but does this include other royal families?
No. According to the [press release](http://princeofwales.gov.uk/mediacentre/pressreleases/wedding_invitations_the_wedding_of_hrh_prince_william_of_wal_670039370.html), more than 40 members of foreign royal families were invited.
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### Author:  [@Sigmagirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sigmagirl)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/17 "2011-02-21T13:44:49Z")
If they don’t invite all the other princes and princesses, how are all the future hookups going to happen? Leading to all the future royal weddings to stimulate the European economy?
Plus: Today is Presidents’ Day so there’s no mail delivery. Our invitations will be delayed by a day at most.
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### Author:  [@42fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/42fish)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/18 "2011-02-21T13:47:35Z")
> [@Markxxx](#):
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> So I’ve been waiting by my mailbox for an invitation to the royal wedding of Prince William and whoever it is he’s marrying and now I hear all the invites are out and I didn’t get one.
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> Anyone else not get an invite? 😕
Just don’t invite them to your wedding – that’ll show them!
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### Author:  [@Markxxx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Markxxx)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/19 "2011-02-21T16:37:45Z")
> [@42fish](#):
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> Just don’t invite them to your wedding – that’ll show them!
I’m gay and can’t get married in my state ☹
It’s just not fair 😃
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### Author:  [@Vita\_Beata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Vita_Beata)
#### Post date: [February 21, 2011, 4:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/i-didnt-get-an-invite/572058/20 "2011-02-21T16:42:57Z")
As far as I can tell, there are three different invites to worry about receiving/not receiving:
A. The wedding
B. Queen’s afternoon reception
C. Prince Charles’ evening dinner
Remember to clear the fresh mounds of snow from the mailbox to ensure the postman will be able to deliver the mail tomorrow.
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