My son is having a cousin (13) as a Junior Bridesmaid in his wedding. I am hosting the rehearsal dinner. I know that she and her parents should be invited to the rehearsal dinner but what about her four brothers that range in age from 17 to 23? All still live with the parents. If they do get an invitation should I extend an invitation for them to bring a guest/wife? The oldest (23) is married but he and his wife live with his parents.
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edited by dlduncan88 on May 16, 2007, 1:50 PM)
I agree with you but if these "kids" are still living home with the parents that is for the parents to accept or deal with as they see fit. With more and more kids attending college and waiting until later in life to marry, many are returning home for a bit after college or living at home for longer then in the past. I don;t think age 23 is unreasonable but you probably need to look at each case individually. We just recently had a post from a mom of a 30 year old still living at home.
In any event, it's not up to use to be judge and jury. We can have opinions but we cannot forcefully inflict them on others by passive/aggressive actions such as omitting them from an invitation.
You certainly don't have to invite girlfiend/boyfriends of these children unless they are engaged.
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