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Dedicated October 2018

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Susie , on October 4, 2018 at 8:42 PM

A guest invited to my wedding was due with her baby September 30th. So a little backstory. Prior to her RSVP she told me she wanted to come but wasn’t sure what to do since her she safe was so close to the wedding (it’s Saturday) I let her wait until the very last minute (when my final count was due) to make a decision. When I reached out she asked me if I’d lose money if she said she was coming and didn’t. Then she said if she didn’t come she’d reimburse me for the dinners. I’m not sure why she even mentioned this because If she doesn’t come, I’m not going to ask her for any kind of reimbursement, it’s not about that at all.

fast forward to today. She still hasn’t had the baby. Based on what she said a few weeks ago, she’s planning on coming since she hasn’t had the baby. Now I’m freaking out that this woman is going to go into labor during my wedding ceremony or reception.

Is there any scenario in which I can suggest she stays home? I tried to suggest she just decline the invite but obviously she did not. What would you do?

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Daria · on October 5, 2018 at 11:13 AM
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You have invited her so it would extremely rude to rescind the invite at this point. If she doesn't feel up to it on the day, she won't come. She's already prepared you for that possibility. She's not going to be taken by surprise and pop out a baby in the middle of your vows.
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Expert September 2018
Nicole · on October 5, 2018 at 11:36 AM
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As someone who has both recently had a wedding and slightly less recently given birth, I can almost guarantee you wouldn't even notice she went into labour at your wedding.
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HayMrsO · on October 5, 2018 at 12:56 PM
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This is something I would not even give another thought to. If she shows up, wonderful. If not, she has a good excuse.
99% of people do not have some big production when they go into labor. I would not worry about that stealing your thunder that day.
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Super September 2018
Gipperkm · on October 5, 2018 at 1:04 PM
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Since she RSVPed yes, it sounds like she wants to come. So she should be allowed to come. She knows better than anyone else how she feels. And if she starts feeling terrible, she can leave early. I think you're worrying too much about this. I would focus on your wedding and what you need to get done for your special day.
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Sara · on October 5, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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I would let her come if that slight chance she goes into labor it’s not like you have to stop your day to go with her. Don’t stress about this maybe she’ll decide she doesn’t want to come or maybe she’ll leave early
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