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Just Said Yes December 2019

How to invite someone after the fact

e6743, on October 16, 2019 at 2:46 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10

So FH brother (who is groomsman) got serious with a girl after we had already decided on our list of who to invite to the wedding since we have a hard cap at 60. We are now getting back no's and this girl has become closer to the family over the last year. FH mother has also been dating a guy recently but that has been only a few months. We did not intend on inviting either of these people because they simply weren't in our lives when we planned the wedding. If we get enough no's back is it appropriate to go back and let them know they can bring their new significant others? Is that too much of a b-list type thing that would be insulting? Though they seem like they would be happy to be able to bring their SO's even though we didn't give either a +1. I'm not sure how to handle the situation especially since we also don't know if FH mother would want the guy in our pictures which I'm not 100% sure I would be comfortable with. My FH is very loose on tradition and I don't think he cares if something seems rude, he's just a very honest person. I like to be more polite so I'm not sure how to go about this in a diplomatic way.

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Latest activity by Shayna, on October 17, 2019 at 1:35 PM
  • Taylor
    VIP October 2020
    Taylor ·
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    I think if it's your FMIL and FBIL, that would be fine. I wouldn't mail an invite or anything, just tell them that they are allowed to bring a +1. With it being family, I don't feel like it's a huge dealSmiley smile

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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I don’t think this is the same kind of b-listing that is typically frowned upon. I think it’s fine as long as you have room for both of them and not just one.
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I don't think it's the same as b-listing since they are new significant other's for immediate family members. I'm sure they would just be happy to have them included.

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    Lady ·
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    I agree with Caytlyn - this isn't really B-listing in the way that's rude. It's just making room for new relationship and trying to be accommodating - which is always appreciated! I think if/when you get 2 no's back I would immediate reach out to both and let them know they can bring a plus one if they'd like.

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  • Megan
    Super October 2020
    Megan ·
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    I agree with PP’s. It’s a different scenario and it sounds like they wouldn’t be offended.
    As far as photos, you don’t have to have your FMIL’s bf in all pics, maybe just a few.
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  • Brandi
    Devoted July 2020
    Brandi ·
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    I would definitely invite them. You don’t have to be as formal but you can simply let them know that their SOs are welcomed to attend. It wouldn’t seem rude. Actually, it would seem considerate and that you actually cared enough to include their SO.
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    I would just let him know his girlfriend is more than welcome at your wedding! I don't think you're being rude at all!

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  • Cristy
    Master May 2021
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    I agree with PPs here, it's not rude to now allow them each a plus one. As for photos, just because FMIL brings her boyfriend, doesn't mean he has to be in the pictures. Maybe in a few, if that's what FMIL and you all want. But just having him as a guest doesn't mean he's committed to being in pictures. This is your wedding, you decide who gets into your photos.

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  • Heather
    Expert August 2020
    Heather ·
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    I don’t think that is considered b-listing. For example, we are having a 60 person cap as well. My fiancé is inviting his cousins which are our age, but we are not extending plus ones to them. We plan on letting them know that if we have people who decline (which I’m positive we will have at least two) we will extend a plus one to them. I wouldn’t feel bad about it, if anything, it’s a good thing! As for the pictures, they don’t necessarily have to be in them. The only reason I was in family photos at my FSIL’s wedding back in May is because we are engaged.
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  • Shayna
    Savvy August 2020
    Shayna ·
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    I don't think it's rude at all, I would actually say it's more considerate. Letting them know that they originally weren't given a +1 because they were not in a relationship at the time, but now would love to have both of them be a part of your special day.


    As for the photos, I am in a similar situation as my FH's dad is currently dating someone. Our photographer let us know she will allow her to be in one picture but other then that it is immediate family and bridal party only.

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