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Becky
Beginner October 2019

Random Invite

Becky, on August 18, 2019 at 12:57 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 9
So this does not pertain to my wedding... I just want some other thoughts and feelings. Some back history is that my "friend" Amanda and her wife were married five years ago kind of quickly on their 10 year anniversary and no one really knew about it. We were closer back then bc we worked together at that time. They did not have a party or anything at that time. Every year since then she has randomly talked about having some kind of celebration but financially couldn't do it. I left that job about 2.5 years ago and we have stayed mildly in touch. I have made several attempts to make plans and when we do she's either late, forgets about them, if it's a group thing will go off with her wife in their own or do their own thing. This "friendship" over the last year from my opinion has completely dissolved from my POV. I have told my fiancé that the energy I put in is no longer worth it. I occasionally help her out and fill in at her place of work when she needs me but otherwise I haven't spent time with her.

So I receive an invitation to their five year anniversary, which is a "dinner" 1-4pm on a Saturday and enclosed is her wedding registry.... which I am kind of taken aback by. On the invitation they even included please don't bring any unexpected plus ones, thank you. One day when I worked with her she asked me what weekend I'm available in October and I said it really depends bc we are getting married on the 26th. So she specifically asked for dates and I told her I was free the 12th (assuming the dinner would be at like 5pm). What would you do? Honestly I do not want to go. I feel like it's a weird way to get "wedding" gifts five years later. They are not invited to our wedding bc we are just having family but next year we plan on having a reception for our friends. We don't have a registry. If we have a DJ and a full out reception the maybe I would "expect" gifts. However if it's just a backyard BBQ the by no means would I.

It's annoying bc I have cut her from my life and now there's this curve ball.

Thanks for reading!

9 Comments

Latest activity by Becky, on August 19, 2019 at 8:55 PM
  • Soon2BSmith
    Expert October 2020
    Soon2BSmith ·
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    If you don't want to attend, then don't and send the RSVP back saying you can't.

    Eitherway, if it's a wedding celebration, or renewal, I would bring a gift. People bring gifts to anniversary parties all the time.

    But if, you're not interested in going, then I say don't go.

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  • Samantha
    VIP October 2020
    Samantha ·
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    I wouldn’t go. It seems like they’re just trying to get gifts.
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  • Chandra
    Master May 2019
    Chandra ·
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    It is strange to be asking for gifts at that point in the marriage.
    And honestly, if you don't see the friendship amymore, just don't go.
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  • Mcskipper
    Master July 2018
    Mcskipper ·
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    This doesn’t seem like a huge curve ball. Just don’t go. You’re over the friendship, so no need to bother. She’s probably also aware you’ve drifted apart but I’m sure is also conscious that she has talked to you in the past about her plans for this party, so still wanted to extend the invite given she indicated she would back when you were closer. Not sure what the time of day matters. If you don’t want to go, just don’t go. An invite is simply that— an invitation , not a summons.
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  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
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    I wouldn’t attend. Seems extremely gift grabby to me.
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  • D
    Super July 2020
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    Don't attend if you don't feel comfortable.

    This is an anniversary party celebrating 5 years of marriage. People do register for anniversary parties.
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  • Cher Horowitz
    Master December 2019
    Cher Horowitz ·
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    I wouldn't go after five years of barely speaking to each other. I agree with PPs that she seems like she's trying to get more wedding gifts from you

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  • Florida Marlins
    Expert October 2017
    Florida Marlins ·
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    I would respectfully decline.

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  • Becky
    Beginner October 2019
    Becky ·
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    Thanks guys! I think I have decided that I won't attend but I will send a gift.

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