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Devoted September 2017

Coworker RSVP :/

Rejie, on July 27, 2017 at 2:08 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 31

Hello! I'm in a dilemma and not really sure how to go about this. I invited about three coworkers and their SO's to my wedding. On the invitation it specifically said their names. Well I got the rsvp form back from one coworker and instead of rsvping for herself and her spouse she rsvped for herself...

Hello!

I'm in a dilemma and not really sure how to go about this. I invited about three coworkers and their SO's to my wedding. On the invitation it specifically said their names. Well I got the rsvp form back from one coworker and instead of rsvping for herself and her spouse she rsvped for herself and an uninvited coworker. I am friendly with the coworker she rsvped for but we do not have a great relationship and I didn't feel the need to invite her to my special day. I'm really at a loss what to do because it's not like the original coworker would be alone at the wedding, there are 2 other coworkers that she is very very close with attending too.

Any advice?

Am I over reacting ?

31 Comments

  • LanaKane
    Super November 2017
    LanaKane ·
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    I wouldn't address this issue. Technically, you gave her a plus one and she's using it. Plus, you don't to drum up any drama with people you work with... Your wedding is one day but unless you're planning to switch jobs soon, you still have to work with the uninvited co-worker.

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  • GymRat
    Master May 2017
    GymRat ·
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    @Lana, did you read previous comments, or the OP's original post? She invited her SO by name, and she does not work there anymore.

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  • LanaKane
    Super November 2017
    LanaKane ·
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    I just saw your comment where you don't work with them anymore so I will update my advice. You can definitely confront her if you feel this strongly since you don't have to see them on the daily. I still wouldn't because then the co-worker you did invite might not come. BUT it's up to you

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  • LanaKane
    Super November 2017
    LanaKane ·
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    @gymrat I guess I was typing my update at the same time you were LOL. I do wish Wedding Wire would do like Wedding Bee and highlight the OP's responses in a different color

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  • Mrs. Coakley
    Master June 2017
    Mrs. Coakley ·
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    If you invited her specifically with her husband, you are well within your right to tell her that invitations are not transferrable, and the invitation was for her and her husband only.

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  • AdventuresofRuth
    VIP October 2017
    AdventuresofRuth ·
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    It's annoying, but I would probably let it go unless there is a real reason I didn't want that other coworker there (besides that it isn't good manners or what "should" happen).

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    An SO is not a random plus one. A person holding a big expensive party has every right to curate their guest list.

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  • R
    Devoted September 2017
    Rejie ·
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    @RaeGin yes they will have to travel 2 hrs (by car) from Portland to Tacoma/Seattle to attend the wedding.

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  • Red2018
    VIP August 2018
    Red2018 ·
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    I was invited to a coworkers wedding last year and my FH did not want to go... I brought another coworker with me, however I asked the bride if it was okay and made it CLEAR I would come alone if it was not okay. She said it was totally fine and she wanted to invite coworker but she did not have room, so it all worked out.

    Difference is, I asked first before I said anything to other coworker. I think it is rude of her to just bring whoever she wants, but what can you do at this point?

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  • T
    Super August 2017
    Toya ·
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    Let her know that if the other person was invited you would have sent her an invitation.

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  • Ciera
    Dedicated May 2018
    Ciera ·
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    Just call the coworker you invited and say that the invite was intended for her and her SO only and that you have to stick to your intended list.

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