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One or two invites?

My stepdad has a sister, who has had a "roommate" since as long as I can remember (before I was even born I believe). We all speculate that they are probably partners, but they have never actually "come out."

Can I put them both on the same invite, or should I send each "aunt" a separate invite to the same address?

ETA: My aunt's "roommate" is like an aunt as well. She is invited to every family function, the same way one would invite an aunt.
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Re: One or two invites?

  • mica178mica178 member
    5000 Comments Fourth Anniversary 5 Love Its
    edited January 2012


    Non-dating cohabitating adults get separate invitations.

    Eta: reread your post, okay, he's dating your stepaunt's sister.  Got it.  My advice stands.
  • If you are unsure of the romantic status of cohabitating adults, then I think it's probably safer to just send two invitations. If they only send back one RSVP, then you obviously have your answer :-)


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  • If they aren't out to you and your family, I would send two separate invitations.  I think it's a little sad if they have in fact been together all these years and the family doesn't (officially) know, but I would respect their preference.  
  • I would send 2 invites






    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
  • BinxRoseBinxRose member
    500 Comments
    edited January 2012
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_etiquette_one-two-invites?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:9Discussion:5cba024f-7c14-4484-bb69-c1679aa80978Post:895b7564-19b3-4172-9941-9a276ce24043">Re: One or two invites?</a>:
    [QUOTE]If they aren't out to you and your family, I would send two separate invitations.  I think it's a little sad if they have in fact been together all these years and the family doesn't (officially) know, but I would respect their preference.  
    Posted by jessicabessica[/QUOTE]

    Oh absolutely. I wish they would just come out if they, indeed, are partners. But it's their life and their decision.

    Thanks for the advice ladies! I will send two invitations.
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