Must I invite friend's significant other to the wedding?
I have a very dear friend that used to live near me whom I want to invite to our wedding. Several years ago, she moved 1,000 miles away. Her significant other did not move with her, but they are continuing a long distance relationship. They only see each other a few times a year. There are no plans of them living together in the near future. Although her S.O. gave her an engagement ring a couple years ago, she informs me she has no intention of getting remarried. (This is a middle aged couple in their 50s).
I do not care for my friend's significant other and only tolerate him for her sake. Quite frankly, I do not want to invite him to the wedding or reception, not just because I don't care for him, but our guest list is very limited due to the cost of same. We are only inviting immediate family and a few very close friends.
My friend recently (jokingly) mentioned during our telephone conversation that she assumes she is going to be invited to the wedding. I told her of course, but I made no mention as to inviting her SO. (I think she assumes he will be invited). Also, during this conversation, she indicated that she will be staying with him when she comes here for the wedding, which I expected.
Given the aformentioned, must I invite her S.O.?
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Re: [Marillian] Must I invite friend's significant other to the wedding?
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Dear Marillian,
This is a difficult one because we always invite the significant others of our guests. And, there is the added complication of him living in your area. So, it would probably be assumed that he would be invited. The only element in your favor is that they don't live together. But, they do have a long term relationship.
Must I invite friend's significant other to the wedding?
