Lady Gets Wedding Invite From Someone She No Longer Speaks To, Declines It After Discovering Why The Soon-To-Be Bride Invited Her

Have you been invited to a wedding but you're unable or unwilling to attend? It may place you in a difficult situation as you want to keep the relationship going strong in the future.

So therefore, you don't want to be impolite or offend the couple. You wouldn't want them to pay for a seat at the table you aren't using, so you want to avoid that problem too. 

Although some people view weddings as the most anticipated events of the year, not everyone shares this sentiment. Those who have been invited might not be able to attend due to the time, effort, or cost involved.

Rejecting a wedding invitation may seem like a huge social risk, but you shouldn't have to worry about the soon-to-be couple's reaction if you decline their invitation with consideration. The OP received a wedding invitation from a former close friend, "Emily," whom she hasn't spoken to in about 7 years.

They were good friends at university but lost touch for reasons unknown to the OP. It's public knowledge among OP's circle that she has a fairly good job, and Emily is also aware of it.

The wedding invitation came with a 'suggested gift' list that consists mostly of pretty high-end items. This gives OP the impression that the primary reason for her invitation is to secure an expensive wedding gift.

She declined the wedding invitation for more reasons than stated, and you can read the full story below to learn all about it.