Hi all,
I asked a couple of nights ago about checking in with my guests to see if they were seeing anyone so that I knew what to write on their invitation. I really appreciate the advice that I got, and I took it.
So I need help again. One of my guests responded to my message by letting me know the first and last name of the friend he was planning to bring. In that circumstance, I'm not sure if I should write 'and guest' or use her name when I write out his invitation. I'm sure you guys will know what to do so please let me know.
On the one hand, I feel like I should use her name. He did take the time to send it to me and if I write 'and guest' it may seem like I ignored or forgot about his message.
On the other hand, he said that he was planning to bring her and she is a friend. Maybe the language that he used is an indication that the plan to bring her could change- (maybe if he meets someone between now and then? Who knows? Or even simply since the wedding is at the end of September he wants to decide a little closer to the time?) Either way, I don't want to over-analyze or read too much into it or spend too much time on this small detail, but I'm am a little stumped about what the right thing to do is. I can't remember reading about this before here. They're not in a relationship and he's welcome to bring her or anyone else that he chooses to.
So, a guest tells you the name of their friend they are planning to bring. Should you include her name on the invitation when you send it? My best guess is that I should write 'and guest' but as I said before, I'm not sure.
Here's the message:
Me: .....I'm going to be addressing my invitations soon so I just wanted to check in with you and see if you were seeing anyone special who should be included on your invitation? If so please send me their first and last name! And no worries if not- you'll still be welcome to bring someone if you'd like to and you can just write their name on your RSVP card.
Him: .....I'm planning on bringing my friend Ashley McKenzie:)......