Let’s see.. it’s not that normal, but it’s possible that your significant other has a good relationship with an ex. It’s also not that normal to invite him or her to your wedding, but it can happen! In our opinion, you have to accept it, if it is important for your significant other. It is up to you to decide if you want to make a big deal about this, but if you decide to go for it (regardless if you are the one with the ex or not) here is some advice on how to act in that situation:

What to do? First, tell him/her to bring a guest so they won’t feel like the center of attention, especially from the friends you have in common. Second, treat him/her like any other guest and introduce them as an old friend (or the father or mother of your kids, if that’s the case) Third, place him/her at a table where everyone else knows each other. And fourth, when you go table by table talking to your guests, don’t talk to him/her more than you would talk with the rest. This last one makes sense, right?

Ok, now what NOT to do: This is common sense, but don’t dance with your ex, your new husband/wife could be upset, and you will draw attention and make everyone comment about it, and that is not what you want for your special day. Don’t let your ex, if he/she is single, get your bouquet or your garter. Don’t introduce him/her as your ex either… nobody wants to dig into your past on that day. And finally, be careful with alcohol and drinks. If you drink more than what you should, you could find yourself saying or doing something you wouldn’t do or say if you were sober.