Why would you have to lie?

Posted By: Junie on 2007-04-23
In Reply to: Tell her they are on a tight budget and if she wants those people there - sm

Why not just tell the truth? It is unbelievable that no one can stand up to this person and say NO. I would not ask her to pay for anyone and I would not tell her a lie. My goodness, no one here has any backbone. Ridiculous.

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Son's wedding - Grandma is insisting - that certain people be invited that our son
- The guest list is up to the bride & groom....sm - Georgia Gal
  - Your reply was correct up to a point - Angie
- You do read English, correct? - Bette
  - Well if it wasn't for this grandmother - none of these others would be here.
    - My son is NOT being childish. He is more grown up - than most grown ups.
    - Again, about the English part, listen closely - Bette
- Let her invite who she wants. - When she's gone you'll be glad you did.
  - Just to clarify - the brother that my son - does not want at the wedding
- Curious as to who is paying for the wedding? - nm
- Tell her they are on a tight budget and if she wants those people there - sm
  - Why would you have to lie? - Junie
- My grandmother did the same thing... - PAMT~MDM
- Tell her to forget it. - MT in MT
- stick to your guns and let the bride and groom decide who they would like at the wedding(sm) - SP
  - My daughter married in 2001 - Lacie
    - I did the same thing, and my mom do any of the - sm - XXX
      - that is "did not do" and I did ask her - sm - XXX
        You sound so much like my daughter. - Laci
    - Well I personally would not want that either - sm
      - That was her choice, not mine - Lacie
    - Justice of the peace for us (we didn't even tell kids till it was over) sm - yeppers
      - I remarried in 2000 and was asked - Lacie
  - I totally agree (sm), - Bonk!
- Tell your mother in no uncertain terms (sm) - Are we sisters?
- Your mother has some nerve and if she knew manners - Lessie

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