Miss Manners: Single mother of the groom confused by shower invite wording of ‘couples only’

Miss Manners: I’m a widow and my son’s wedding shower is ‘couples only:’ Do I not go?

In today's Miss Manners column, advice columnist Judith Martin responds to wedding invitation etiquette and how to respond to a "couples only" one when single.

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DEAR MISS MANNERS: My youngest son is getting married this summer. His wife-to-be has a large extended family. I have received an invitation to a dinner/shower which, across the top in big letters, states: “Couples only.”

Miss Manners: Single mom receives invitation to ‘couples only’ shower

I am not sure what the correct way is to RSVP.

Miss Manners: Single mother of the groom confused by shower invite wording of ‘couples only’

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My youngest son is getting married this summer. His wife-to-be has a large extended family.

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