Should we invite my in-laws to my parents 50th Anniversary?

I should know the answer to this, but unfortunately I do not...so I am relying on you for an answer. My brother and I are throwing a 50th Anniversary party for my parents next year. My brother's in-laws are in failing health and live several states away, so it would not be possible to invite them. However my -in-laws live in the same town with my parents. Should we invite my mother and father-in-law? What is proper on this? It is a "no gift" party, just cake, food and time to chat with family and friends.
Should we invite my in-laws to my parents 50th Anniversary?
Why not? If everyone gets along, then invite them. I would also invite the brother in laws who's health is failing. As the above poster said, it's the thought that counts. Do your part by inviting them, and let them make the decision on if they can come or not.
Reply:Invite them, its the thought that counts.
Reply:Well, of course you should!
Reply:Sure why not, there part of the family now!
Reply:yes, you should invite them as they too are your family.
Reply:invite them if they are friendly with ur parents and u think they would want to come. up to you if you think it is a good idea.
Reply:I agree, Invite them...
Reply:yes, I would
Reply:I would say yes, afterall you are all family.
Reply:It depends on how they gety along. If they do get a long. By all means do. You are one family now. Plus older people like being with other people their age. It gives them bragging rights. Plus who knows maybe you will learn some family stories you haven't heard before. When my nephew got married he invited my other nephews in laws. Because they are now part of the family.
Reply:If the two couples know and like each other, then why not? If they don't know, or know and dislike each other, then why bother?
Reply:I certainly think it's a nice gesture. I invited my future in-laws to my mom's 65th b-day party, and my mom attends their family functions, too...It's very nice, IMO.
Reply:yea u prob should..they are family now..it prob will be the best idea to do so
Reply:I would invite them. You are all family now.
Reply:It depends on your relationship with them. Many of my friends and their parents invite all distant relatives and in-laws to everything. I on the other hand would not invite mine to something for my parents because I am not close to my in-laws and it would just ruin the party for me. It's up to you and what feels right for your family. Will they be surprised or upset they weren't invited or will they even know you had a party?
Reply:Invite them! Aren't they part of the family and friends you talked about? Additionally, invite your brother's in-laws. Let them make the decision. Let them know that because of their health, you understand if they don't come. But, you may hurt their feeling if they were totally left out.





Have fun!!!!
Reply:Yes. Both sets of my grandparents recently had their 50th wedding anniversaries and invited all their in-laws. I am throwing a 25th wedding anniversary party for my parents and am inviting their future in-laws, my fiance's parents.
Reply:I would invite them. If they are in the same town then I think they could easily see it as rude if they are not at least invited.


I guess it depends on how many times they have met and how well they know each other. But a polite invite cant go astray, and it will save you getting any hassells later.