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How do i invite her without inviting him?

Emilyther23, on September 12, 2021 at 6:01 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 5

This is really personal, but I need advice. I never had a good relationship with my dad, he was manipulative and abusive and it's been six years since I've spoken to him. My stepdad is the most amazing guy in the world and he's been my "real" dad since he came into my life, and he's walking me down the aisle and everything. I have no interest in inviting my dad and I don't feel any pressure to. The problem is, I want to invite my stepmom. She is one of the most amazing women in the whole world. She loves my siblings and I like we're her own. She's told me before that she would have left my dad a long time ago, but she stays because of my siblings (who still have a relationship with him) because when she's around he's a lot better and he doesn't treat them the same way he treated me but he's still just not a nice guy at all. I talk to her on a semi-regular basis and even though I rarely see her I still love her the same and I know she loves me the same. I really want to invite her to my wedding, but I don't know how I can invite her without inviting him. And I worry that if I do invite her and not him that he'll be angry with her and it might cause issues between them. Or she might try to convince me to invite him which would be a really uncomfortable situation. I know the easiest thing would be not to worry about inviting her, but I want her to be there. Does anyone have any advice for what I should do here? And if I do invite her, any tips for how to do so while making it clear that he isn't invited? My worst nightmare would be inviting her and him showing up along with her.

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Latest activity by mrswinteriscoming, on September 12, 2021 at 7:26 PM
  • Rebelle Fleur
    Master July 2021
    Rebelle Fleur ·
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    I would call her and let her know exactly how you feel. She may decline because it may cause tension between them but at least she’ll know how much you love her and heated her to be there.
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  • Rebelle Fleur
    Master July 2021
    Rebelle Fleur ·
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    Wanted *****
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  • Michelle
    Rockstar December 2022
    Michelle ·
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    Talk to her privately about your concerns and leave the decision up to her.
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  • Jacks
    Rockstar November 2054
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    I wouldn't invite her. If he is not welcome, she is going to stand by him and either decline the invite or push you to invite him. Either way you can't win here.

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  • mrswinteriscoming
    VIP December 2021
    mrswinteriscoming ·
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    Since you have such a good relationship with her, I would suggest that you speak to her about it and ask her how she feels and whether she would be comfortable attending solo. This will give her an opportunity to tell you "no I won't go without him" or "he won't let me go alone" etc so you can mutually come to a decision about whether it is in both your best interests to go ahead and invite her on her own.

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