Is it weird to invite someone's partner if I know they are having problems?
She isn't living with him and is withholding their children... so should I even bother inviting her?
Question Asked: 4/02/2018
Wedding Date: 9/08/2018
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Tough one... In the end it is your wedding and your guest list. If they are no longer living together I personally wouldn’t invite her.
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What a predicament for you to be in!
First and foremost, having anyone at your wedding that won't add to the awesomeness of the day means you have every right to leave them off the guest list, even if they are a friend. However, weddings can be full of politics and you might have to deal with the aftermath so you have to decide whether it's worth it or not.
The course of action is highly dependant on your relationship with the guests and what kind of problems they're having.
If you are close with your friend, and their partner is someone you don't want at the wedding, then it's perfectly acceptable not to invite them.
If you are close with the partner or equally close with both of them, then it's best to invite them both and let them sort it out between themselves if they should be coming or not.
In this case, the partner sounds quite awful but I believe it's best to chat to your friend first to see what their thoughts are on it before you print the invitations. You don't want to risk offending them if they are a meaningful friend.
I hope this helps.
Cheers,
Lava @LavaStationery