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Etiquette Invite question..

MrsDrinkh20 Posted:

Etiquette Invite question..

So i have a couple of coworkers who are gay. THey are in a serious relationship and live together. we all know this but i dont know if they are 'out' to everyone. technically. They both wear rings..yada yada...do I invite them on one invite? or separates? if i do separates do i invite them with guest? help!

mlcvln129 Posted:

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BUMP because I need this answer, too.

Gracie821 Posted:

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tricky...what i would do, and by all means you dont have to do it this way, but what i would do is just ask them. i find that if you ask questions about people who either are a different culture, religion, and even sexual orientation if you are being genuine and just ask people are usually more than willing to discuss things. I find that people appreciate it that you show an interest and concern for their feelings. You could say something like, I'm not sure how you would feel most comfortable but I want to invite you and your partner to my wedding, how should I address the invite and evelope in a way that is appropriate for the 2 of you. Sorry this is so long! HTH!

jennaandguy09 Posted:

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This is a tough one, I would say if they live together, they would get one invitation, that's how we're doing it, I don't know EXACT etiquette but I would do Mr. Joseph Smith and Mr. Michael Brown, on separate lines, HTH

gina409 Posted:

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Posted by SoonToBeMrsR

tricky...what i would do, and by all means you dont have to do it this way, but what i would do is just ask them. i find that if you ask questions about people who either are a different culture, religion, and even sexual orientation if you are being genuine and just ask people are usually more than willing to discuss things. I find that people appreciate it that you show an interest and concern for their feelings. You could say something like, I'm not sure how you would feel most comfortable but I want to invite you and your partner to my wedding, how should I address the invite and evelope in a way that is appropriate for the 2 of you. Sorry this is so long! HTH!



i agree 100 percent..just what i was going to say
Summertimegal424 Posted:

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i would just ask them what they would like

MrsDrinkh20 Posted:

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Posted by gina409


Posted by SoonToBeMrsR

tricky...what i would do, and by all means you dont have to do it this way, but what i would do is just ask them. i find that if you ask questions about people who either are a different culture, religion, and even sexual orientation if you are being genuine and just ask people are usually more than willing to discuss things. I find that people appreciate it that you show an interest and concern for their feelings. You could say something like, I'm not sure how you would feel most comfortable but I want to invite you and your partner to my wedding, how should I address the invite and evelope in a way that is appropriate for the 2 of you. Sorry this is so long! HTH!



i agree 100 percent..just what i was going to say



thats great advice...hes my boss so its awkward lol
serendipity5n9 Posted:

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just ask them, if you are close enough that you are inviting them , then you should be able to just ask. they will understand. I was in the same boat, it all worked out
Gracie821 Posted:

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Posted by MrsDrinkh20


Posted by gina409


Posted by SoonToBeMrsR

tricky...what i would do, and by all means you dont have to do it this way, but what i would do is just ask them. i find that if you ask questions about people who either are a different culture, religion, and even sexual orientation if you are being genuine and just ask people are usually more than willing to discuss things. I find that people appreciate it that you show an interest and concern for their feelings. You could say something like, I'm not sure how you would feel most comfortable but I want to invite you and your partner to my wedding, how should I address the invite and evelope in a way that is appropriate for the 2 of you. Sorry this is so long! HTH!



i agree 100 percent..just what i was going to say



thats great advice...hes my boss so its awkward lol



hmmm that would be awkward...but if you think its ok I would just ask it anyway
coldasice217 Posted:

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Posted by jennaandguy09

This is a tough one, I would say if they live together, they would get one invitation, that's how we're doing it, I don't know EXACT etiquette but I would do Mr. Joseph Smith and Mr. Michael Brown, on separate lines, HTH



That's how I would do it as well. Just because two men are roommates doesn't necessarily imply anything, although in this case obviously that is the case. If they live at the same address, I would put it on two separate lines, but no AND in between, because the 'and' is what implies the coupledom, if you are concerned about being discreet.
AlisonMZ14 Posted:

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Posted by jennaandguy09

This is a tough one, I would say if they live together, they would get one invitation, that's how we're doing it, I don't know EXACT etiquette but I would do Mr. Joseph Smith and Mr. Michael Brown, on separate lines, HTH


thats how i'm doing it
AugustBridein09 Posted:

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Posted by jennaandguy09

This is a tough one, I would say if they live together, they would get one invitation, that's how we're doing it, I don't know EXACT etiquette but I would do Mr. Joseph Smith and Mr. Michael Brown, on separate lines, HTH




FH has a friend, same situation, we are putting both their names on the same invite.

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