I just had a conversation with my mom about the guest list I've put together so far. Interestingly, I've learned about a new distant cousin of mine.
Here's the issue: My grandmother on my mom's side passed away years ago, but one of her cousins is still alive. Even though her cousin is now in her 80's, I still keep in touch with this woman. We sometimes see each other at family functions, and we send each other Christmas cards. I am planning to invite this woman to the wedding.
My mom said, "Oh, you have to invite Jesse-Louise's daughter, Nancy."
Ummm. I don't know at all who this Nancy is.
But, now that I do, does it seem 'rude' that Jesse-Louise (my grandma's cousin) would get an invite, and her own daughter (who is still a blood relative) would not get an invite?
I'm trying to think practically about invites. Nancy must be a distant cousin, related by blood ... whom I've never met my entire life.