Will you attend this wedding?
By larish
@larish (2263)
Philippines
December 17, 2009 2:51am CST
We have a new couple who just move in near our house. My husband and I welcome them in the neighborhood. We didn't know that they are due to have their wedding day on the last Saturday of December. Since we barely know them we are not expected to be invited. But this morning, we received their wedding invitation. I am not sure if it is right to attend their wedding. I know they are just being sweet and thoughtful but by attending without knowing anyone is really a very uncomfortable for me and my husband. Will it be rude if we decline the invitation? If you were us, what will you do?
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@UpsideDownPineapple (643)
• United States
23 Dec 09
I don't think it would be rude. Not at all.
If only because you don't know them very well.
@Galena (9110)
•
17 Dec 09
I think I would go. admittedly mostly because I love weddings.
In that circumstance, I wouldn't have been expecting an invite, but it's lovely to be invited. you and your husband would both be there, so you would have someone you know to spend time with, and you may even make some new friends.
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@lelin1123 (15594)
• Puerto Rico
17 Dec 09
I would probably not go because it would feel uncomfortable not knowing anyone. I would just tell them thank you but we have plans for that day. I know its not good to lie but I don't like to be put into uncomfortable situations like this. I'm sure there are many who are more outgoing and wouldn't see a problem in going but I'm a bit shy when it comes to things like this.
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@bounce58 (17380)
• Canada
17 Dec 09
I would go.
Feeling uncomfortable for a few hours at their wedding will be nothing like the uncomfortable feeling you'll have everyday that you will see them. Because you are going to be neighbors! You will see them almost everyday, and they will always wonder why you didn't attend.
If you don't like to be with a group of people you don't know, then just attend the ceremony.
