Is it OK to invite a mix of couples and girlfriends?

**Laneyjaney** · 18-04-2012, 06:18am

The problem youve got is that some people will be there with partners and some won't be and then those without will sort of have to sit together .
If money is tight I'd defenitely reduce numbers all round or change the food or venue. I don't think it's on to invite one half of a couple and looks a bit tight

**RealGoneKid** · 18-04-2012, 06:50am

I have been thinking about this and for me it would depend on the dynamics of the group. If I knew my DH wasn't going to be invited but the people I knew who were going also didn't have their DH's there, I would just have a nice evening with my girlfriends. If all my friends were in couples and my DH wasn't invited I'd think it was a bit off (and probably get all paranoid

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**joanne62** · 18-04-2012, 06:56am

I wouldn't mind in the least, but I do think it might create a bit of a split in the guests with couples in one group and singles in another.

**suzie2** · 18-04-2012, 07:35am

I'd go with the explaining first suggestion... In my experience, invitations usually include 'plus one' when it comes to big celebrations x

**Arwen** · 19-04-2012, 10:54pm

IMO it is a bit rude and a social faux pas not to invite couples to a party that is going to be a mixed gathering. It's your party but it should be left to your friends to decide if they want to bring their OH's or not.

I would be offended and probably wouldn't go to a obvious mixed party where my OH wasn't invited to.

**Chocolate Lips** · 20-04-2012, 08:32am

I'd invite their other halves, seems a bit odd not to. I've never had an invite (as an adult) that hasn't included my husband or a +1 if they haven't really known him. That doesn't mean he always comes with me but he's always invited.
You'll never know or meet them if you don't include them.

**One Sock** · 20-04-2012, 10:26am

I think it is fine to not invite partners if you explain. I went to the wedding of an NCT friend and she only invited the girls and not their husbands. There were obviously other couples there, but she explained to our little group of friends before she sent the invites out that she really wanted us all there but didn't have room/money for all our other halves too.