Where does going to a friends' wedding rank as a relationship step?

[bluewool]

Like, obviously before a family wedding, but is it pre meeting parents?

Definitely pre meeting parents. I don’t actually think it’s a relationship step much if at all to be honest.

Oh good. Do you think it's more of a step if it's a smaller wedding?

It depends.
I don't really see it as a step at all, I once wine to a smaller wedding with a guy I was seeing but we weren't remotely serious. He just wanted a date and someone to have a bit of fun with as all his friends were taking dates. We never got into a relationship so for me I don't think it's a big deal for a relationship.

Once went* sorry

This would be the first time I'd ever brought someone to meet my friends so it felt bigger to me.

I went to a wedding where DH was best man when we'd only been going out a couple of months. I think my addition possibly complicated things in terms of numbers / rooms etc so I appreciated my inclusion.

I would say depends where it comes to him meeting your friends, but as your update says its the first meeting? It's still pre family, but if this is the first introduction, it's still a fairly big step iyswim?

Oh I get what you're saying cheesey. Obviously we just can't plan on meeting up, or even if the wedding will be going ahead at this point.

It's positive because it means they feel comfortable enough to bring you as their date and introduce you to their friends, but I wouldn't overthink it as being a relationship step.

@bluewool when is the wedding meant to be? If it's still some weeks or months away then that's a good sign to me.

It's scheduled for July. Not sure what she will do if restrictions are still in place.

I'm (hopefully) asking him to go with me, so I'm really glad it's not too much of a big deal. It is the first time I've brought anyone to meet my friends though!

I'd say it depends on whether the person has a "plus one" and you happen to be it, or whether their friends have extended an invite specifically for you... If you see what I mean

Kinda... everyone in our friendship group has been offered a plus one (pending 2021's jumanji demons).