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Would you go to the wedding?

76 replies

Weddingcrasherz · 02/06/2017 19:36

Invited today to eve reception, wedding is tomorrow.

Would you go?

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Sparklingbrook · 02/06/2017 19:39

More info?

lapetitesiren · 02/06/2017 19:40

If I liked the people who invited me. There could be all sorts of reasons they were last minute. They may have had an oversight and be really pleased you can be there. I wouldn't spend a lot of money though - I would recycle an outfit.

Coddiwomple · 02/06/2017 19:41

depends.

Do you think you will have a great time? It's only a party, so convenient location/ friends you know/ nice outfit in your wardrobe that needs to be shown off, nothing better to do? Yes.

Too much effort, too far, too expensive to get there, won't know anyone, can't be bothered? No.

I would go - or not - purely on selfish reasons.

I am really negative towards evening invitation only, so being invited that late wouldn't bother me that much.

MarcelineTheVampire · 02/06/2017 19:43

If you think you'll have fun and have an outfit already that you can recycle then I would.

If it's too far to travel and is inconvenient then, no!!

wrinkleseverywhere · 02/06/2017 19:43

When were you invited? Today? If you weren't invited today, surely whether you go or not depends on whether you have previously accepted the invitation or not.

MrsHathaway · 02/06/2017 19:43

If childcare no issue, chance to have a bop with people I like, might get a sausage roll and a slice of cake, sure.

If it would involve complicated or expensive childcare or travel, new clothing, awkward socialising, etc, nope.

TurnipCake · 02/06/2017 19:43

Not at that short notice, no.

SaucyJack · 02/06/2017 19:43

Depends who it was I s'pose.

You're very obviously standing in for a cancellation.... but there are certain people (e.g. colleagues) for whom it would be touching that they'd thought of you at all, and then others where you'd just think fuck you arsehole TBH.

PurpleDaisies · 02/06/2017 19:44

Why wouldn't you go? Are you free? Do you want to go?

MrsHathaway · 02/06/2017 19:44

I wouldn't be offended to be a late invitee, if that's what you're asking, unless the bride and/or groom was my cousin/sibling/best friend. Colleague or less close friend, no drama.

DorkMaiden · 02/06/2017 19:45

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MiddleClassProblem · 02/06/2017 19:46

Free, got something to wear, don't hate the people, I'd pay probably go. I mean it wouldn't be much different to a late birthday invite if it's just the evening.

Ravenblack · 02/06/2017 19:47

No. These people obviously think you have no life, and fuck-all else to do. Why did they not invite you til now? Why were you not invited with everyone else MONTHS ago? Unless everyone was invited today. Confused

Seems some people have dropped out huh? And they are worried about looking unpopular? Fuck that. I wouldn't go!

cushioncovers · 02/06/2017 19:49

No I wouldn't bother you were obviously on the reserve list.

Hisnamesblaine · 02/06/2017 19:50

Need more info!

Weddingcrasherz · 02/06/2017 19:53

It's not far from me, about 15-20 mins by car. Lots of other people going I know, so
I expect it would be fun.

I don't think I was on the guest list and that a group of us were invited out of politeness because we'd given a gift.

So I'm not sure about going because I don't know if I was just invited as a courtesy ie they're not expecting me to turn up.

However I suffer from anxiety so this may impact on how I feel.

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Justmuddlingalong · 02/06/2017 19:54

So it's an invitation given out of guilt? Nah.

MrsHathaway · 02/06/2017 19:55

I'd go if the other gift givers are going. Otherwise "prior engagement" BGT final.

TheNoseyProject · 02/06/2017 19:55

Ah if you've given a gift and subsequently been invited I actually think that's nice and if I had: something to wear; easy access to venue; and, absolute certainty lots of ppl I knew would be there then I'd go.

PeaFaceMcgee · 02/06/2017 19:55

Ah if you'll be with your group I would go. Life's too short o be worried about being on the Z list. At least you WERE invited!

Crunchymum · 02/06/2017 19:56

They wouldn't have invited you if they didn't want you there or didn't expect you to turn up but I'd say it's pretty likely they invited you due to last minute cancellations at their end as opposed to them thinking 'darn we forgot to invite wedding she is so lovely, she should be there' Blush

Crunchymum · 02/06/2017 19:58

Oh right I see, it's a pity invite as you gave a gift.

If you want to go then go and enjoy. If not then don't and don't feel bad.

sodablackcurrant · 02/06/2017 20:00

Don't over analyse. If I got such an invite I wouldn't be thinking about the hosts hoping you won't turn up, that's their problem and it wouldn't cross my mind at all, an invite is an invite!

If your friends are going and you think you will have a good time all of you then GO! And have a great time seeing everyone, putting on the glad rags and dancing the night away!

Otherwise don't go. Over to you.

Weddingcrasherz · 02/06/2017 20:04

Unfortunately of the 5 of us that gave gift, all the others already have plans (or said they did!) so I'd be the only one of that group going, but I will know about another 10-15 there (we're all colleagues).

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Mu123 · 02/06/2017 20:08

Ah bugger it, I'd go and I'd have a damn good night!

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