DEAR ABBY: My husband's niece is being married out of state. I know we will receive a family invitation that will include our two teenage daughters. Our older daughter has a previous commitment. Our younger daughter will know only seven relatives at the wedding (including my husband and me), so she asked if she can bring a friend.
My husband says we shouldn't take anyone else because it is a family invitation. He feels his family shouldn't waste their money paying for dinner for a stranger.
I think he is wrong. At many weddings, several invited guests don't attend.
I know it would be tacky to bring an extra person, but they are inviting four people and only four people would attend. My daughter could have company on the trip and a friend her own age at the wedding.
Please answer ASAP. The invitation will arrive soon. -- WAITING FOR AN ANSWER
DEAR WAITING: Your thinking is logical. However, to be absolutely certain that no one would be offended, ask the mother of the bride if your child's friend would be welcome.