Woman's Frustration Over Evening-Only Wedding Invitation
A woman has expressed frustration after receiving an evening-only invitation to a friend's wedding, posting about the issue on the UK forum Mumsnet on Aug. 17.
Details of the Friendship and Invitation
She said the pair have been friends for more than 20 years, were close at school and later reconnected. They now keep in touch regularly, and the woman visits roughly every eight weeks, a trip that involves about 2,000 miles of travel each way.
Surprise and Considerations
The invitation surprised her because several mutual friends with a similar level of contact received full-day invites. She noted the wedding will be held on the bride’s own land and suggested guest limits or budget were unlikely factors in the decision.
Reassessment of the Friendship
Receiving only an evening invite prompted the woman to reassess the friendship. She said it felt like a deliberate signal and that her immediate reaction was to consider ending the relationship.
Reactions from the Community
The post attracted hundreds of responses, with many commentators advising against making such...