Okay, so here's the story and we're trying to find a solution WITHOUT HAVING A PPD
Coles Notes
- FI's best friend has been with him through a LOT of shit. Including the sudden death of a gf, subsequent depression, incorporation of me and my girls into his life, many growing pains on both sides etc. They were room mates and are very very close.
- Under FI's recommendation, his best friend (who is his best man) has been hired on to a new job that is an actual career with pension, benefits etc.
- BM needs to fly out on August 24 for 4 weeks of training halfway across the country which brings him back September 21. He gets 4 days at home and then they fly him back out for another 3 weeks
- Our wedding is October 4. Invites have gone out (26 person guestlist).
FI is devastated that his best friend and best man can't be there so we are looking for options. He is in tears because this guy means so much to him to be there that we are contemplating getting married during the 4 days this guy will be home and sending out a letter to all the guests with a quick note about what has happened. That we will still continue with the reception on October 4 as a celebration of our marriage.
What's your thoughts? Suggestion? Another angle that we haven't thought of that might make this work?
(FYI, he would not be able to come back for the weekend - or even the day. If that was an option we'd fly him back in a heartbeat)