Do I invite a friend I'm no longer close to?

I wouldn't, especially if she isn't interested in rekindling.

Move on, my friend..

I would buy a lot of people lunch that I would never have invited to my wedding. That is a strange way to create your guest list.

I would still send her an invite. It's up to here to decide if she wants to come. You don't have to give up on a friendship just because you are at odds about some things.

I'm sorry -- I'm sure this is painful. It's been almost a year, and during that time she's ignored your attempts to get in touch with her. She said goodbye, and now it's time for you to do the same.

ETA: SSJKarigan -- the OP wasn't giving up on the friendship because of their differences; it was her friend who did the giving up. The OP has made attempts over the past year to reach out to her -- all of which have been ignored. There comes a time when you stop asking for what you're not going to get, and that time is now.

Literally had the same issue with my best friend of 16 years. After I became engaged, it was like I never heard or saw her anymore. I was going to ask her to be my MOH but she wouldn't answer my phone calls or texts. She's getting an invitation to the wedding, but not going to be in the wedding party. I've tried talking with her about what happened but she always brushes it aside. It was hard for me to move on without her as my "BFF" anymore, but now that I have, it's like a weight has fallen off my shoulders. It's hard, but you will have to move on. You don't need the stress of that on top of everything else.

I truly appreciate all of the feedback and advice. It's definitely going to be hard moving on but I know I can't force her and did my part

@annette if she is important to you, and it is important that she is part of your life, then I say you reach out one more time. My best friend died when we were 21, and I would give anything to be able to have her at my wedding!

This is tough. I think maybe you don't send an invite in this case and just move on.

I had something similar happen. My best friend from law school had a come to Jesus talk with me and her husband, wherein they told me they were uncomfortable with my life choices (dating after divorce, dating someone who was basically a witness to the reason I got divorced, remarriage after divorce), and needed time and space away from me. I periodically kept inviting them to stuff, and I sent them a save the date. And now I got myself into a stupid position because I felt like had to send her an invite even though she acts like I no longer exist. So, to avoid that situation, I wouldn't send an invite!

Close that door. It's not healthy to keep it open. Move forward. I know it's hard and I've been there however, life comes in seasons.

If she has no interest in your friendship and your engagement... DUMP HER

Wow...she ended your friendship because you have a difference in opinion on politics??? I can't even wrap my head around that. What business is it of hers what your political beliefs are? She sounds very immature. I definitely think you're better off without that kind of judgment in your life. I vote no invite.

I had a friend that I thought I was really close with, but before I was even engaged it was like pulling teeth to get her to hang out, always an excuse. After she and I left the place we both used to work, she seemingly had nothing to talk about and I never heard from her again. It's always hard to accept the drift apart, but when you look around at your wedding, you only want to see people who you know love you, not who you have to beg to be there.