What would you do?

[phaedra]

OK, I'm in a little bit of a strange, potentially awkward situation. A childhood friend of George, my boyfriend, is getting married. She and her family were always close with his family. In fact, George's sister is one of the bridesmaids. I was invited to the bridal shower, which will be at the beginning of August. I've only met the bride once or twice, and don't really know her well. I'm not for sure why I would be invited, maybe George's mom had something to do with it (she's been helping the mother of the bride plan stuff for the wedding). So if I do go, I will only know two people. But here is the other potentially awkward situation...George's high school girlfriend is another bridesmaid, possibly the maid of honor (I don't remember). From the stories George's sister and mother have told, she seems like a petty person. This is THE girlfriend that George remains bitter about to this day if she is mentioned. She broke up with him for a hairstylist that got her a job, and she eventually married. So, it's all just weird to me.

I don't think I'll end up going, as I will probably have work or be meeting up with some people that day anyway. Besides, we'll probably have the opportunity to go to the actual wedding anyway, the both of us. But I'm curious, what would you do in this situation?

[wordsmith]

Probably RSVP regrets, and send a gift.

[tina1979]

ditto to wordsmith. if you don't know the bride and are uncomfortable going for other reasons send a small gift and your regrets

[phaedra]

That sounds like a good suggestion. At least sending a small gift along gives good will to the bride, who I'm sure is a good person. Thanks

[winneythepooh7]

Send your regrets and send a gift.

[CityGal]

I wouldn't attend. Although I would be curious to see how she looks like.