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ChampagneTaste
VIP September 2014

Invitation wording for single grandparent

ChampagneTaste, on May 24, 2014 at 8:57 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 10

Nicks grandma is 85 and been widowed for 10 years, is it proper etiquette to add and guest to her invitation or will it just make her sad?

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Latest activity by ChampagneTaste, on May 24, 2014 at 3:33 PM
  • Amy
    Devoted May 2014
    Amy ·
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    Well, you normally give most people the option to bring a guest. All my invites with the RSVPs were the same.

    "Name(s) ___________________

    Number of total guests _________"

    Maybe she'll want to bring a friend or something!

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  • Rachel DellaPorte
    Rachel DellaPorte ·
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    I'd add a guest. After being widowed for ten years, she may have a moment of brief melancholy, but it won't devastate her. She'll probably appreciate the chance to bring a friend. If not, she'll appreciate the gesture.

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  • Gamecock Mrs.
    Master October 2014
    Gamecock Mrs. ·
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    I did not add a guest for my maternal grandmother or my paternal grandfather who are both widow/ers. I think it will make them sad.

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  • Leanne
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    Leanne ·
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    If they have a "companion" invite them by name. I see nothing wrong with giving them the option of a guest.

    My grandma was 86 when my sister was married and she was given a guest. She brought her bridge partner lol

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  • M
    Master May 2014
    MizizAngi ·
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    I didn't add a guest for my grandma. She's 3 years widowed.

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  • ItsGoodToBeKing
    Master February 2014
    ItsGoodToBeKing ·
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    Mine is divorced 25yrs ago and i didn't add a guest for her, she didn't notice

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  • mscountry
    Master July 2014
    mscountry ·
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    If she has a companion invite them by name. Also ask her if she would like to bring someone that way you know if she wants a guest or not. FH grandmother is a widow but is bringing her boyfriend.

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  • Pentecost
    Expert August 2015
    Pentecost ·
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    I would definitely ask if she'd like to bring a friend. If she does, invite the friend by name.

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  • Kimberly
    VIP October 2014
    Kimberly ·
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    I won't be adding a guest to me grandfathers invite. We lost grandma 3 years ago. I think my grandpa will be flying In with my aunts.

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  • ChampagneTaste
    VIP September 2014
    ChampagneTaste ·
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    Thanks for the advice! Nick told me to just use my common sense so no plus one it is!

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