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Husband not invited to wedding

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WeddingAIBU · 13/03/2024 19:47

Got an invitation to my cousin’s wedding and it appears my husband (of 10 years) isn’t invited. My sibling’s spouse has been invited. AIBU to think this is really quite rude and decline the invitation? I’m not that close to my cousin, to be fair, but I don’t think sibling is either.

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benjoin · 13/03/2024 20:44

WeddingAIBU · 13/03/2024 20:42

I hope not! Can’t think why they would.

Sounds like they might tbh

mnahmnah · 13/03/2024 20:48

You need to find out if the envelope for your sibling had both their names on.

I assume the card itself is one that names aren’t actually written on? Just the wedding info?

ScribblingPixie · 13/03/2024 20:50

Really bad form from them. I wouldn't go, but I wouldn't make waves about it if they might hit your mum.

Gcsunnyside23 · 13/03/2024 21:53

I would assume it meant both but find out what siblings invite says. Or just message cousin and just casually ask is it just you or both invited so you know what to do about babysitting etc

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 13/03/2024 23:04

OP

Having read your updated posts, two things come to mind

!: All evidence points towards them not wanting him anywhere near their wedding

2: There must be a reason for this. Hopefully its a misunderstanding but I get this gut feeling they dislike your hubby for something he may have done/said etc

Therefore, why does your hubby think they've not invited him?

Sorry OP, I have a very active mind.

NewName24 · 13/03/2024 23:12

I'd just drop your cousin a message or ring them up and ask.
"Just wanted to be sure about the invitation - are Mary and I invited with our husbands, or just cousins without spouses, asI know anything goes at weddings these days, but we've both interpreted the invitations differently?"

That way you get the answer for both of you and it will be clear if you really have been treated differently (which leaves and opening to ask why), or, if you are both invited as couples and they've been careless addressing them, or, if your sister has just 'assumed' and got it wrong.

Katiesaidthat · 27/03/2024 12:33

I would contact to clarify, but if they say only you I would RSVP saying no thanks, I can´t make it. So I think it may be an oversight.
I just think that is so disrespectful. Come and celebrate my marriage but beware I don´t give a fig about yours.

NewName24 · 27/03/2024 16:52

So, which was it @WeddingAIBU ?

WeddingAIBU · 03/04/2024 14:32

Messaged cousin to ask about the invite and she said it’s only for me (no explanation offered) - so I’m not going! Will do something nice with DH and kids instead.

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Saschka · 03/04/2024 14:39

WeddingAIBU · 03/04/2024 14:32

Messaged cousin to ask about the invite and she said it’s only for me (no explanation offered) - so I’m not going! Will do something nice with DH and kids instead.

That’s pretty rude of them! Even if they don’t like your DH for some reason, you don’t leave out half of a couple. Invite both or neither.

Anotherdayanotherdollar · 03/04/2024 14:41

Do they know BIL outside of him married to your sister? Did they go to school together/play sport/work together??

PotatoPudding · 03/04/2024 14:43

It’s either a mistake or they don’t like him. If it’s the latter, it’s definitely rude.

Whatifthehokeycokey · 03/04/2024 16:16

Sometimes people have weird rules for weddings like "anyone we've seen in the past year". Did you see your cousin without DH one time?

Moveoverdarlin · 03/04/2024 16:24

I wouldn’t go. I can understand, if your sibling’s partner wasn’t invited too. But a DH of 10 years, it’s not like it’s some fling you’re taking.

letstrythatagain · 04/04/2024 21:24

I definitely wouldn't be going. It would be different if they didn't invite your siblings partners but as it stands this is just rude!

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