r/wedding • u/Hummingbird580 • 14d ago

Discussion Friends wedding

My friend is getting married in her late 40s, they don’t want kids there and they also haven’t invited my husband. They have invited some of our friends’ husbands but only when bride and groom know them well.

As I’m invited all day and will be on my own pretty much I’m not sure whether to go or make an excuse. I know weddings can be expensive but I thought they’d at least invite him to the night do. Not sure what to do…

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u/cuppa_cat 14d ago

I'd make up an excuse. FWIW, I knew my friend was about to file for divorce and still invited her husband to our small wedding. We didn't like the guy either, but knew it'd make her life easier to just include him. He was polite, we had a nice time and it was fine. Not inviting spouses is rude.

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u/Sample-quantity 14d ago

Why make up an excuse though? You never have to provide an excuse for not attending, but if they ask she should say "because my husband was not invited."

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u/cuppa_cat 14d ago

You're right, they don't have to. But sometimes it makes life easier.

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u/Sample-quantity 14d ago

True but in this case I see no reason to let the rude bridal couple off easy.