Inviting Estranged Mother?
Question: My best friend is getting married in a few months, and her mother has basically disowned her. They've had a pretty good relationship in the past, but recently it has been very rocky. (My friend's mother doesn't approve of her fiancé.) As of right now, my friend and her mother haven't spoken for more than a month. Should my friend send her mother a wedding invitation? Will she regret it if she doesn't?
Answer: by The Knot
In this kind of situation, inviting the person in question eliminates the risk that you’ll regret not inviting him or her. If your friend invites her mum, she’s extending a peace offering. Then it’s up to her mum to decide whether or not to accept it and attend. But at least your friend made the effort, and she won’t feel bad about not having done it. As estranged as the two of them may be right now, chances are your friend’s mum would be devastated not to be invited, even if she’s acting like she doesn’t care.There will be more chance of a reconciliation if your friend does the “big” thing and sends an invitation. Then, all she can do is wait.
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Bec87, WA
I agree, she should send her an invite, and see how her mother responds.