What is the correct thing to do when you are getting married and don't want to invite a co-worker? I have a co-worker that I do not like and do not want him at my small wedding, my future mother-in-law says I need to invite him, because he works with me and is my bosses friend, who is invited. Shouldn't I be allowed to say who I do and don't want at my wedding.
2007-04-01 06:08:30 · 6 answers · asked by charlie 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
It's your day... invite who you want and live with the consequences. If I were you, I'd be more concerned about a mettlesome future mother-in-law than I would be about whom to invite to my wedding.
2007-04-01 13:02:04 · answer #1 · answered by Mike S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In theory you should be able to invite whomever you wish to your wedding. And, if you work at a large company with many employees it might be okay to just invte the few people you are close to, and perhaps your boss. However, if you are working someplace where there aren't many people--for instance, you, your boss, and this person you don't like, it might be better to inact the all or nothing approach for the invites. Just think of how awkward it would be to have a 3 person workplace where only 2 are included. Besides, if the relationship is so strained, this co-worker might not want to attend anyway and all it could cost you is a stamp.
2007-04-01 06:23:22 · answer #2 · answered by jlcon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You invite who you and your other half want to invite. Just because your boss is invited does not mean that you "have" to invite your other coworker.
Don't listen to people who say you "have" to do things. The only must haves for a wedding are you, your other half, and two witnesses and an officiant. The rest are added bonuses.
2007-04-01 12:04:16 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please don't obligate random people you don't even like or socialize with to attend your wedding, or have to awkwardly decline your invitation. I hate when co-workers I don't know or like think they need to invite me to their wedding-- then I have to get them a gift, and either make up some excuse to not go, or have to show up at their wedding when we both know neither one of us wants me there. Don't invite people you don't care about- they'll thank you for it.
2007-04-01 06:13:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't invite him. No explanation should be necessary.
If he (or any other of your coworkers) does ask about it, tell him that you are having a small, intimate wedding and only close friends and family are invited.
You're under no obligation to invite your coworkers.
2007-04-01 06:22:55 · answer #5 · answered by CrazyChick 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't invite him then. Simple as that. It's your day. That's what I did at least.
Most will say invite all or nothing though.
2007-04-01 06:11:44 · answer #6 · answered by sweetxgrace 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋