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Maria
Master June 2018

Invite high school sweethearts?

Maria, on July 26, 2017 at 10:56 AM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 14

We've decided to have a mostly adult wedding with family teenagers invited. In my case only two or three teens will be invited. My teenage cousin seems to have a serious boyfriend from what I see on facebook. I also remember long ago my older brother brought his girlfriend of a couple years to a family wedding when he was still in high school.

I'm curious. Did anybody else need to answer this question? Did you invite teen high school sweethearts that you would otherwise see at Thanksgiving/Winter Holidays? What's common to do?

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Latest activity by Kristen, on July 26, 2017 at 1:08 PM
  • Brittney
    Devoted October 2017
    Brittney ·
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    We are having a mostly adult wedding except for my 2 teenage cousins as well and if it were me...if they had the bf/gf for a few years especially if you see them during the holidays then I would go ahead and let them come

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  • BoudreauToBe
    Master July 2018
    BoudreauToBe ·
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    I think the first wedding FH and I were invited to as a couple was when we were in college (started dating at 16). If you have the budget for it and you see the significant other often, I say go for it.

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  • Spaghetti
    VIP November 2018
    Spaghetti ·
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    We have one guest who will be in her senior year of high school and if she has a boyfriend we will be giving a plus one. She is FH's cousin and all of their cousins, including her 3 other sisters, will be getting a plus one so I felt it would be nice if she was extended the same courtesy.

    ETA: My senior year of high school FH and I went to my cousin's wedding together. We had been dating for 1 year at the time.

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  • Must Love Cats
    Master October 2017
    Must Love Cats ·
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    I wouldn't for someone under 18.

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  • Maria
    Master June 2018
    Maria ·
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    I've never met my cousin's boyfriend but I've been living in Philly for 3 years and they're back home. I see a lot of profile pictures and public declarations of love which, teens gonna overshare but I also saw he's traveling with the family to her dance competitions overseas. She's my youngest cousin so I can just send their STD to "The Rivera Family" and then wait to see if they last and then decide how many seats will be reserved in their honor. Which is really postponing my decision. I'm genuinely curious how others have handled this. I'm not sure how old she is but I know she's closer to 17 than to 13. Looking at her pictures is crazy.. she looks like a grown woman! How did that happen in 3 years?

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  • Vanessa
    Expert May 2018
    Vanessa ·
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    Sure, invite them if you have the budget. Why not!

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  • Maria
    Master June 2018
    Maria ·
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    @MFB They would be local. The wedding is in my hometown and they live there. I think taking the parents lead is a great idea though. I'm definitely comfortable with her parents to call them up and say "Becky looks really cute with her boyfriend on FB! What's going on with them? Young love is so sweet..." and take it from there.

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  • JustPlainCat
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    JustPlainCat ·
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    I extended an invitation to my 17-yo nephew's girlfriend. I'm not sure how long they've been dating but she is pretty much a fixture in their house.

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  • Constance
    VIP October 2017
    Constance ·
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    If you're on your parents' invite, you are not getting a plus one from me. The only exception being if the minor is in the BP.

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  • Maria
    Master June 2018
    Maria ·
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    Haha I also replied before your first response @Mrs.FallBride. That's WW. Thank you and everyone else for the input. I guess it's case by case instead of a standard blanket answer. Good to know either way.

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  • FutureFuji
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    FutureFuji ·
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    I will say, when my brother got married, I was like 18 or 19 and in bridal party and they invited my hs brother of like 2 years. It was really nice for me to have him there. Obviously brothers wedding is different than cousin. But that being said, I am glad they limited how many pictures he was in Smiley winking

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  • C
    Savvy October 2017
    Christine ·
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    My 16 year old niece has been with her bf for 3 yeas and we invited him. I think it's acceptable either way!

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  • Amy
    Super October 2017
    Amy ·
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    I'd invite them but only if they've been together for a while and they're invited to holidays and other important family gatherings.

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  • Kristen
    VIP October 2017
    Kristen ·
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    I am inviting one high school couple. My cousin (actually he just graduated, he is going to be a freshman in college) is dating a high school senior, who is 17. She won't be 18 for almost a year, but I don't really care. Even if they're young they've been together for a couple years, and I have the room on the guest list so might as well. I see her at every family function, and I want to see her at the wedding.

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