How do I determine what friends to invite and leave off the guest list during covid?

I have had chronic health issues since 2013, after being diagnosed with breast cancer. I had to have implants after mastectomy and have had health issues ever since. I mostly stay in contact with my friends on social media but don't hang out with most of them in person, especially since covid. I have a long time friend that used to invite us to her events but stopped a few years ago. We still run into each other and she has asked when my wedding is and she knows my fiance, as they used to work together as managers for a retail pharmacy. Her kids and my son grew up around each other but I'm not sure if they should be on the guest list or not? She always says she misses us and we need to hang out but it never happens. I'm just not sure how to decide who we should include or not include and we are trying to stay within our budget AND keep up with social distancing during this pandemic.

Question Asked: 4/11/2020

Wedding Date: 9/08/2018

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Easy Weddings Expert

It sounds like you feel obligated to invite this friend given your history and connection but that you really don't want to. Given this most unusual year and your health concerns, if you weren't up for having a direct and honest conversation about what your friendship has become, you have a perfectly legitimate reason to leave her off the list. If COVID has taught us anything this year, it's to stay true to our values and what matters most. On the other hand, if you value what this friendship was and could be once more, weddings have a way of bringing people together and perhaps it's just the opportunity to mend things. Good luck and we wish you an incredible day no matter what.

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