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Angel
Savvy February 2022

Invite co-workers?

Angel, on October 26, 2021 at 12:16 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 11
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Ok weird question, is it weird to invite my co workers to my wedding? Let me give a bit of a background. I started my current job 6 months ago but have really hit it off with my team. Work has started to feel like a second home. My co workers are supportive of me and my personal life and we have many discussions about non work matters. So I know the typical rule is only invite those that you hang out with outside of work, but with COVID it has been hard to do. My co workers have been super involved asking about my wedding and giving suggestions where they can. My thing is I'm pretty new at this job, is it weird to invite people that I've only known for 6 months? I also want to note that my fiance and I have had to move our wedding multiple times and there has been deaths and divorces resulting in our numbers plummeting. I also don't want it to seem like they are fillers for those people that can no longer come, because that is not the intent. Thoughts?

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Latest activity by Fiona, on October 28, 2021 at 12:04 AM
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    VIP January 2019
    Maggie ·
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    The reason this is a "rule" ("So I know the typical rule is only invite those that you hang out with outside of work...") is because coworker relationships can feel close when you see each other at work every day, but if you or they change jobs, it's very unlikely you will remain friends if you aren't already also friends outside of work.

    So, it's not weird to invite them, but you may find yourself wondering why you did a year from now, for instance, if anyone's job situation changes. But if you have the space and the budget, you genuinely like them, and you can invite the coworkers you want there without causing political job issues with who you don't invite, then go for it without worry. Like any guests, they are free to decline if they aren't available or don't care to attend.

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  • Heather
    Super November 2021
    Heather ·
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    I totally agree with Maggie 100%!

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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Don’t invite coworkers unless you socialize outside of working hours. Otherwise it comes across as elitist if you pick and choose instead of inviting the entire group.
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    Willow ·
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    I would not. With covid, you'll want to keep your guest count low and limited to those who will understand if you have to move the date or downsize
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    Savvy October 2021
    Lala ·
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    I invited my entire team to my wedding. I inivited 10 but only 5 attended. We are all super close and go out to drinks after work often. I wouldn't say we're "best friends" but these are people I spend the majority of my time with! 40+ hours a week! It meant so much to have them there.


    If your budget/ guest count allow, that's great! But if not, don't worry about it! You can always do something else with your co workers like dinner and drinks before!
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  • Fiona
    Super May 2024
    Fiona ·
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    It sounds like they have been very supportive and encouraging and so you could invite them Smiley smile. They may come and have a great time but do you know what they are like outside work? No-one is going to do anything embarrassing or get crazy drunk or anything like that are they? Just a thought Smiley smile

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  • Angel
    Savvy February 2022
    Angel ·
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    For sure crossed my mind cause that can always be a concern, but as I work in the probation department I’d hope that wouldn’t be an issue lol. 😊
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  • Angel
    Savvy February 2022
    Angel ·
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    Our count is already incredibly low and COVID numbers have greatly decreased where I live, so I’m not as concerned. I’m still being precautious though because I know that it’s not over yet.
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  • Angel
    Savvy February 2022
    Angel ·
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    I’m only been at this job for 6 months and we were partly working from home when I started. COVID has been weird so it’s pretty hard to hang out outside of work. I could see myself hanging out with them though outside of work in the future.
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  • Angel
    Savvy February 2022
    Angel ·
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    Thanks for your input, that really helps. 😞
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  • Fiona
    Super May 2024
    Fiona ·
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    LOL you would hope not Smiley smile

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