Okay, so I invited a work colleague. She doesn't work with me, but in the same industry. The week the invites went out she and her bf broke up. Now, I wouldn't really expect her to come alone b/c she won't really know anyone. She told me she might bring a friend. Problem is I know the friend...and I think it's a little weird to have her there. If I wanted her there, I would've invited her, no? So today the guest emails me about something else and mentions possibly coming to my wedding and how she feels awk b/c she knows how $$ these things are.
What do I say? I feel like she wants to hear 'of course you should come.' That would be lie. But it's not like I can say 'you're right, don't come.'
snowcat
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If it were me, I would probably say she should come- it will be less awkward for you other friend, and you would have been speanding the $$ on her bf's plate anyway...but if you're really strapped for cash- you could always tell her you have already invited over the hall's maximum # of guests, and while you feel bad she can't be there- it is not possible to fit any more guests in the room (either way- you're lying, lol- but do whatever you are most comfortable with)
thelastresort
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I had a similar situation happen but it was with my friends. My roomate from college's FH was supposed to have his BP in Vegas that weekend so she wanted to bring my other roomate who stopped speaking to me a long time ago (nothing adversarial happened...it was just weird). I just said 'Don't worry! There will be plenty of other singles there!' She took the hint.
That's a tough one. Maybe not acknowledge it and hope she takes the hint? That is awful advice but what are your options? I dont' know that they are any better!
magbride
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crisis averted....I talked to my friend and she's totally fine with coming alone. She does know my boss and feels comfortable enough hanging out with her. I explained that we're really tight with numbers (the truth b/c no one is saying no). My boss had the same situation with her recent wedding so she talked me through it.
