I received an invite addressed to me and guest. My husband will not go, so is it appropriate for me to bring one of my girl friends, even though I'm married?
2006-10-06 14:19:36 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I won't know anyone except the groom.
2006-10-06 14:29:59 · update #1
If the invitation was addressed with your name and "guest," then bringing a friend is completely appropriate, as it is up to you to determine who you would like to be your guest. If the invitation was addressed to you and your husband, then only those named on the invitation are invited.
2006-10-08 10:07:15 · answer #1 · answered by JenV 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. Often "and guest" means significant other (and NOT that you can invite anyone you wish). Assuming that the groom knew that you are married, it is a little unusual that the invitation says "and guest." If you do bring a friend, make sure you are not bringing someone who knows the groom (and that the groom decided not to invite). In any case, I would call the groom and ask if it is okay.
2006-10-07 16:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by nich610 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes since the invitation did not say you and husband - the guest is your choice. Just be prepared to answer everyone's questions as to what happened to your husband.
2006-10-06 21:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by Rich Z 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It should be ok. But why don't you ask the bride and groom?
Usually if the guest doesn't stick out like a sore thumb it should be fine. Don't forget they should bring a present too.
2006-10-06 21:29:15 · answer #4 · answered by B T 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the invitation was made out to you and "guest"... it doesn't matter who the guest is. Invite whomever you like! :)
2006-10-06 22:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by bc_grl68 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First you have to respect the wishes of the person who is getting married, you need to call them and ask them if its OK to bring a friend because you husband will not attend, and if they say it OK then you tell your husband that you girl friend is going on his behalf and see if he agrees.
2006-10-06 21:26:29 · answer #6 · answered by I am women 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on the type of person, the friend is. Did you see that movie, "RV"? Remember the daughter's friend, at the business party? Not the kind of friend one should take, to a social or personal gathering, such as a wedding or buisness party.
2006-10-06 21:23:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
According to my Emily Post book, if your husband cannot attend, then neither should you. But I think that in today's etiquette you can take a friend in place of. Make sure your gift still covers the cost of the both of you though.
2006-10-06 21:23:08 · answer #8 · answered by BuffyFromGP 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes
2006-10-06 21:38:29 · answer #9 · answered by hopeless 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the invite is for 2 people. Friend is okay
2006-10-06 21:44:22 · answer #10 · answered by dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋