I met one of my bridesmaids through my fiance's best friend, who is going to be one of his groomsmen. They were engaged at the time we met and she and I became good friends. I asked her to be my bridesmaid a year ago. About 3 months ago they ended up breaking up and she is now dating someone new. Both she and her ex are still going to be in the wedding and have agreed to remain civil to each other on the wedding day so as not to create any drama. The guy my bridesmaid is now dating HATES her ex and anytime her ex's name is even mentioned, he becomes very aggressive and angry. I don't want to invite her current boyfriend to the wedding because i don't want any problems. I am willing to allow her to bring a guest (a friend or relative) but I really don't want him there. How do I address this issue with her? I don't know if she will still want to be in the wedding if her boyfriend is not wanted there.
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Re: How to NOT invite a bridesmaid's boyfriend
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Dear Zowie -
If you invite her to bring a guest, it will be her choice of guest, unless this man is truly abusive. Then you would have to speak with her about why you don't want him to attend. However, why not just dodge the subject completely and don't invite her to bring a guest? If she's not engaged or in a serious, committed relationship, then you aren't obligated to invite her with a guest. But, if you're allowing all the other bridal party members to bring "dates" then see my first response. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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I completely agree. Good advice. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
How to NOT invite a bridesmaid's boyfriend
