My daughter is getting married on a small yacht this summer. She is nearly 40 years old and getting married for the first time and is only inviting a very small number of people. The immediate family (brother and 3 sisters with spouses and their children) and parents are invited along with 5 friends and their spouses. Total is 40 people. I have offered to add more money to invite a few more like my sisters and a friend and she does not want to go over her budget.
My question is — would it be appropriate to hold a brides brunch and invite them even though they are not invited to the wedding.
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