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Robyn
Frequent user June 2017 Quebec

Guest dilemma

Robyn, on January 28, 2017 at 19:11 Posted in Plan a wedding 0 7

We just found out that one of the couples that we were going to invite to the wedding broke up. If we invite them both it add again to our guest list. I also don't want a bunch of drama at the wedding either. What would you do?

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Latest activity by Emilie, on January 31, 2017 at 07:30
  • Emilie
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    Emilie ·
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    I know what you mean Robyn... I think it's probably one of the hardest part of the planning! Have I already shared these discussions with you? Maybe they could help? Smiley heart

    10 questions to cut down your guest list

    5 people you don't need to invite to your wedding. Agree?

    That one is really funny too Smiley winking 10 things couples think about when making their guest list

    Let me know if this helps! Are your co-workers invited to your wedding?

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  • Robyn
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    I guess I will have to invite both. It just frustrates me that again the guest list expands. The wedding is already big (180 invites) and I really didn't want it to be this big.

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  • Emilie
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    Hey Robyn! Oh no, that's so unfortunate! I'm very sorry to hear this... I like Melissa's suggestion Smiley star If you're equally close to both, you should definitely invite both. If you feel comfortable, you could also ask them what they prefer, whether sitting at different tables, with separate groups of friends, etc. Let us know what solution you find and how it all goes! Smiley heart Are there a lot of people coming to your wedding or is it an intimate wedding?

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  • Kacy
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    Great suggestions! I agree entirely! Good luck with your dilemma, Robyn!
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  • Melissa
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    That is really unfortunate!

    I do think in this case they should both remain on the guest list. It is possible that one (or both) might decline, to avoid the same drama you don't want.

    In the event they both accept, it might be best to seat them at different tables, both for their comfort, and the comfort of other guests. It might be awkward if people sense tension!

    If they are both single now, you have no obligation to extend a "plus one" to them. However if one or both end up in relationships again before you send invites, I would include their new significant others. If only one were to have an SO, I might still extend a plus one to the other party....I am sure we all remember the feeling of facing an ex solo when they have a new partner (if not- it frigging sucks).

    Soooo that is what I would do! I hope that helps!

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  • Robyn
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    Yes we are equally close to them
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  • Valerie
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    Are you close with both people equally?

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