We are the parents of the bride. My H was in a horrible accident more than three years ago. There were seven firefighters/EMTs that each played a very integral role in his survival. Now, five of the 'Magnificent 7' as we call them still are quite close to us and DD and the rest of us would like to invite them to the wedding. They truly went above and beyond, even checking on us when H was hospitalized elsewhere, after we got home, helping us with home maintenance in their free time etc. etc. They became quite special to our entire family, and we to them. (I know EMTs see a zillion accidents. This one was pretty wild, still sticks in their minds and a bond has been formed. Several of them have told us that it was a life-altering incident for them as well.) We still see them often, some more than others and have done a few social things with them (cookouts, housewarming, retirement/birthday parties, etc.)
Two do not live here any longer (moved far away) but the other five do. Would it be weird to invite any of them? Would you invite all seven, just the five that still live around here or just the two or three super-duper special ones? (Headcount/space is not an issue. Their S/Os would be included, of course.)
There are actually several other firefighters and their wives already on the guest list as they have been family friends for years or are friends of DD and/or her FI. So, there would be A LOT of people from the department there. It's not like they'd be weirdly singled out or anything, plus I've known them all from my years at the newspaper. And they are a helluva lot of fun!
What do you think?
ETA sorry this turned into freakin' novel!