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Can i Disinvite My Parents

Susan, on August 6, 2019 at 12:18 PM Posted in Family and Relationships 0 9

Holy frick my family. Back story is long and boring, but I am not really in touch with either of my parents. They were very abusive and are both diagnosed and treated for severe mental health issues. They also do not talk to each other or my siblings after a 10 year divorce process. My dad is now married to a 30 year old. Also, my wedding is ten days away.

Anyway, I decided to invite both my parents to my wedding with specific requests for them to behave (lol at my previous self). I decided to only invite my dad to the after wedding brunch as I do not want my mother to know where I live due to previous stalking. My dad has started to message me asking for me to make sure my mother does not come to the brunch or he will be unable to attend. I've told him that I cannot control if she shows up uninvited and it is his call either way. I am so concerned now about drama increasing the closer the wedding comes. I want to disinvite both of them and regret inviting them in the first place. I am worried that they will just show up to the event and cause drama if I rescind their invitations though. I feel so bad for inviting them in the first place, but my mom was doing a little better at the time of the save the dates and she's just gotten so much worse since then, probably in part due to me getting married.

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Latest activity by Nikita, on August 6, 2019 at 5:20 PM
  • Kelly
    VIP October 2020
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    I'm so sorry. I wish I had an answer for you.
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  • Lauren
    VIP September 2019
    Lauren ·
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    If the date on your profile is correct it might be to late to not send them an invite. Without causing more drama you can just hope they RSVP no due to the circumstances. If they already have the information for the wedding and you tell them not to come they may show up anyway and cause a scene. At this point I would suggest you consider hiring security for your events. If anything gets out of control they will handle it discreetly and it won't ruin your day. It might be pricey but it will be worth the investment for your situation.

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  • Sara
    Expert February 2020
    Sara ·
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    That's awful. I'm sorry. I don't know what to tell you without knowing them. Trust your gut..
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    You can do whatever you want, but I would heavily weigh the amount of drama involved in inviting them and them attending or uninviting them but still having them show up.

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  • Arielle
    Expert August 2020
    Arielle ·
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    I wish this was an easy decision. I think if you are getting married in August and they already RSVPed it might be too late.

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  • Anna
    Super August 2020
    Anna ·
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    This is hard. I'm sorry.
    Is it possible to designate another guest (who knows the situation) to watch over them? My friend had to hire security for her wedding because they disinvited his parents and they were threatening to show up and cause a scene. If you choose to disinvite them I think it's wise to advise the venue and have someone escort them away if they arrive.
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    I'm so sorry you're having to worry about this. I wouldn't disinvite your parents. If they can't put aside their conflict for one day, that's on them and they can choose not to attend. Sending hugs your way Smiley heart

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  • Paulette
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    This is absolutely the worst thing that can be happening to you right now! As the other brides have stated, there is no easy answer for your situation. The only thing I can offer is prayer. I do agree that someone should be there to monitor your parents throughout the wedding. Trust and believe that everything will work out. Just pray.

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  • Nikita
    VIP April 2019
    Nikita ·
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    You're in a really rough situation. Do you have any spotters who will help keep an eye on things if you do invite them? It'd be good to have people who are not only watching, but also willing to be bouncers and kick one or both if need be.

    I'd try not to disinvite because that will probably only aggravate what you're trying to avoid (them showing up and causing a scene) AND make their 'retribution' last longer if you don't go no-contact.

    It really is your decision. I just caution against it.
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