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Natalie
Dedicated October 2016

Falling out after Save-the-Dates were sent...

Natalie, on June 23, 2016 at 11:49 AM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 40

So FH and I had a pretty major falling out with a friend that we had planned on inviting and had already mailed a save the date to. It was a small disagreement about a bill while we were out and this friend started to call out very unnecessary and distasteful things - like how we make less money...

So FH and I had a pretty major falling out with a friend that we had planned on inviting and had already mailed a save the date to. It was a small disagreement about a bill while we were out and this friend started to call out very unnecessary and distasteful things - like how we make less money than he does, the way we look, etc. He also continued to slander us to others after we left. There has been no contact since that moment because we were hurt. Invites are getting ready to be sent and we're on the fence - if that's how he really feels about us, should we invite him? Or should we be the bigger person and invite him anyway?

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  • AshD
    VIP June 2017
    AshD ·
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    After they said whatever they said about to, now you know how they truly feel. Is that really a friend or someone you want at the wedding? I vote no.

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  • Going to the chapel
    Master July 2017
    Going to the chapel ·
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    Doesn't sound like a friend. Sounds like a user/manipulator. Make a decision whether you want him in your life and that will guide your decision regarding the invitation.

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  • Poe Masoud
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    Would you like to work on the friendship? Have the great times outweighed the bad? If you have no intention on being friends again, there is no need to extend an invitation. However, if this person has been a great friend and this was just once time where they were out of line then it may not be the best to hold a grudge. Based on the last comment it seems like the relationship is a little impersonal, being work-related and all, that being said I don't think it is necessary to extend the invitation.

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  • Celia Milton
    Celia Milton ·
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    Reason 4,575,383 to skip STD's. of all kinds.

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  • Tallah
    VIP October 2017
    Tallah ·
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    I would ask myself: Do I care enough about this person to have him at my wedding even though what happened was not cool, or am I hurt enough and dislike him enough now that I wouldn't enjoy his presence at the wedding? That should answer your invite question.

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  • R
    Savvy June 2018
    Rachel ·
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    Hell no don't invite his ass anywhere. You want only positive vibes that day. You guys was already the bigger person by walking away and leaving his simple ass there to dwell on y'all greatness.

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  • Jennifer
    Expert July 2016
    Jennifer ·
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    I had a major falling out with a friend in March. Her wedding is tomorrow. I didn't receive an invite for her wedding and was uninvited to her bridal shower.

    All because she threw me a leaving party that I specifically told her and our bosses I didn't want and would walk out of. Apparently I am an ungrateful bitch because of it.

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  • Nonna T
    Master April 2014
    Nonna T ·
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    @Jennifer, did you actually walk out? Not judging, just curious. Or nosy Smiley smile

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  • HoneyLife
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    HoneyLife ·
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    FH had a falling out with his BM who ended their relationship. He is not getting an invite. Your FH is right, "drunkenness reveals what soberness conceals"

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  • BoozyBaker
    Master January 2017
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    You wouldn't be the bigger person by inviting him. You'd be a regretful person by allowing this person to talk shit on your wedding day.

    Fuck proper etiquette. If I sent someone an STD and then realized they were a horrible person I wouldn't invite them because it's good manners.

    And if he was drunk that's even worse cause I assume there will be alcohol at the reception.

    If you think it's worth it, try to fix whatever the problem is before sending the invites. I'd cut'em myself. I don't have time for b.s. Life is too short.

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  • Mercy
    Expert September 2016
    Mercy ·
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    Well for me, I wouldn't invite him. I had sent the save the date to a girlfriend of mine but I did not send her an invitation- a couple of reasons made me decide against it. That's life! Don't feel the need to please everyone. Go with exactly how you feel because, if you invite him, the moment you see him on your wedding day, you will remember all the hurtful things he said. You honestly don't want any kind of negative energy on your wedding day- just my honest opinion.

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  • Emily
    Master May 2014
    Emily ·
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    Another reason not to send STDs, especially to people like coworkers.

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  • Emily
    Master May 2014
    Emily ·
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    I agree with B.roo as well. You don't have to make this decision right now - your invites aren't going out until August. Who cares if you have to order 1 extra? See what happens with the friendship between now and then.

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  • Laura
    Master September 2017
    Laura ·
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    Mmm I wouldn't. I wouldn't want him there criticizing my wedding.

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  • RiddellMeThis
    VIP June 2016
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    I had this same exact situation. When it was time to send out invites, I sent him a text. I explained etiquette said I was to send an invite, but didn't know how he would feel. It opened the door to a bigger conversation and we really worked out a lot of our problems. So if you have any interest in repairing the relationship, I would say send it. If not, I don't think they would expect an invite.

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  • Hot Like Bea
    Master January 2017
    Hot Like Bea ·
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    He sounds like an asscravat.

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  • patches
    Super June 2016
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    He's given you good reason not to invite. If you want to go nuclear on the friendship: if he later asks why there was no invite you can always point out that you make less than him and needed to make cuts somewhere. Make sure to thank him for pointing out your income.... but then again I'm a sarcastic bitch at times.

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  • M
    Dedicated July 2016
    Mrs. eD2 ·
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    Definitely do not send an invitation. That's a very low blow, and you should be surrounded by positive and supporting friends and family. That doesn't sound like a friend to me. And don't worry about the Save the Date, especially after a falling out like that.

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  • OGSue
    Master August 2016
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    Honestly if the friendship isn't worth fighting for then don't invite them, he sounds like an asshat.

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