My boyfriend and I have have lived together for 11 years, and are married in every aspect except for legally. We have not married due to financial reasons and are happy with our situation. I work in a department of 50 people. I am the only "legally unmarried" person in the department (or will be come August), and my marital situation is a very touchy subject between me and some older members of the staff. A co-worker is getting married in three weeks and sent invitations to everyone in the department with their name and the name of their spouse on the inner envelope. My envelope was completely blank. I sent back the reply marked as two. Today I was approached by the bride (who is younger than me and I thought was not one of the ones the issue is touchy with) and was told that since I wasn't married I was not allowed to bring a guest. I just smiled and said ok. I understand weddings are very expensive, but I still feel very hurt. The couple has invited over 600 people to this wedding. What is the proper etiquette for this situation? When and if I finally do ever get legally married I don't want to make someone upset. What is the etiquette on inviting single guests?
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Re: If your not married come alone....
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Dear Sally -
Typically we invite significant others; married, engaged, living together. I would have been offended too.
I would decline the invitation if you feel uncomfortable about attending alone. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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Re: If your not married come alone....
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Sally, I completely agree. We invite significant others of our guests and it doesn't mean that our guest must be married. Many people do not know this. I'm sorry that this person is one of them. Rebecca Black, Etiquette Now
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