etiquette when inviting a widow

pickedflower

I want to invite one of my coworkers from a previous job, but her husband recently died of cancer (1 1/2 by the time the wedding comes around)is it appropriate to invite her plus a guest or is that inappropriate?is it ok to just invite her since i'm trying to cut down the guest list? thanks!

ootmother2

It's appropriate to guest her if you want.  It's beyone what one would consider the old fashioned "mourning period".If you're inviting other singles with guests, do the same for her, even if she just has a friend to keep her company.

Mrs.B6302007

(1 1/2 by the time the wedding comes around)How long?If it's a year and a half give her the option of a guest.  You never know where she might be in her life then.If it' a month and a half, no.

Leah&Christian09

It is ok to invite her (and anyone) alone if they don't have a s/o.  If they are married, engaged, living together, long term relationship, you need to invite them with a guest.For this woman, if she's dating anyone, I would invite her with that person.  If she's not there yet, I wouldn't give her a "plus one".

pickedflower

thanks!!!