My parents have been separated for a few years now. My Dad now has a girlfriend, who I like. My Mom has moved on. There are no hard feelings between them. My Mom’s side of the family however, want nothing to do with my Dad. Now keep in mind, my Dad never cheated or anything like that.
My Mom’s side of the family is throwing a party for me and my Husband after the wedding. They said everyone is invited except my Dad. My Mom tried talking them into inviting him, because after all it’s a celebration of his Daughter’s wedding. I don’t know what to do.
I’m thinking that I have something at my place immediately after the wedding. I could tell my Dad that my Mom and Uncle (who I’m very close with) want to do dinner just us (the married couple) and them. Therefore, my Dad can do whatever he wants with his girlfriend later (we live in NYC and she wants to do site-seeing). And I can do dinner and drinks with my Mom’s family. Is that ok? I did tell my Mom that I would tell him the truth, but she doesn’t want his feelings hurt, or any awkwardness during the wedding. What would you guys do?