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Andrea
Master January 2021

What to do?

Andrea, on October 7, 2019 at 6:16 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 8

Hi everyone,

One of FH's cousins (gosh, we love her) is on our wedding list, and we intend on inviting her, her child and child's father, of course. I didn't know his name, so I messaged her and asked her for his name so I know how to address the invitations when it's time. She told me flat out that her child's father and her are not on good terms, and a bunch of really nasty circumstances. I felt kinda bad. Anywho, she said she doesn't know if he'll be coming. I told her out of courtesy, I'd still like his name to put on the invites. She said just put "and guest." ... Initially I said sure. But when I got to thinking about it, what if she thinks that she can just bring a plus one? We're not allowing plus ones. What do you all think? Do you think in the heat of the moment, she'd prefer not even refer to her child's father by his first name, or do you think she may have intentions of bringing another guest in his place? I feel kinda weird being like "Hey girl, just want to let you know that if your child's father isn't in attendance, it's just going to have to be you and your daughter." What do you think? Maybe wait until I see RSVPS and take action from there?

8 Comments

Latest activity by Mrs. Bubba, on October 8, 2019 at 3:20 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I don’t think her intention is to bring someone else, but if they don’t mend things by the wedding, she could take advantage. I think it’s kind of ridiculous that she won’t tell you his name. Doesn’t anyone else in your FH’s family know his name? If not, I would just address the invitation to mother and daughter.
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  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
    Andrea ·
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    Hey Caytlyn,

    Thank you for your input!! Yeah, I'm thinking she could possibly bring someone if they don't work things out. Not sure what the big deal was to give me his name! I suppose I just didn't want to pry. Yeah I think other people do know his name, but in my opinion it feels weird to ask. Like I'm overstepping boundaries or something!

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  • Aimee
    Super July 2021
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    I would just address to mother and child to avoid a plus one that you may not even know at your wedding.

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  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
    Andrea ·
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    Hey Aimee,

    Thank you so much!!!

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  • J
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    Judith ·
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    Just invite mother and child. It is not up to you to reunite them, and you need not invite anyone else as she is not obviously in a relationship with anyone else. Unless you are doing invitations super far in advance, as I have known some people to address them 4-6 months before the wedding. If that is the case, check in with her at about 10 weeks out, just before sending them, since she may have gotten back with the daddy, or been with someone else else, steadily for many months.
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  • Andrea
    Master January 2021
    Andrea ·
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    Thank you kindly, Judith!!

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  • Kiara
    VIP August 2021
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    Im hoping its just a heat of the moment situation.. But if not please let her know hey if your not bringing him you are only to come with just your daughter...

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  • Mrs. Bubba
    VIP September 2019
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    We put the names of the invited party(ies) on the RSVP cards and still had at least 3 uninvited guests. So just prepare for that.

    Why do people think that it’s okay to just some up or bring some RANDOM *** person to an event that someone else is paying for?!

    It’s not a dinner in a ⛪️ Fellowship Hall‼️

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