Jehovah Witness

I know a JW and I don`t think it would offend them to get a wedding invitation. I`m not sure if JWs celebrate weddings or not, though.

I`m not a JW, but I can`t imagine that it would be offensive to be invited to something. If she chooses not to attend, that is her right. Perhaps she would have her feelings hurt if not invited.

My mother is Jehovah`s Witness and i was raised as one. Although i do not practice, i am sure it would not be offensive to JW to receive an invitation to a wedding. I was surprised to hear many people think that JW do not have weddings or parties for that matter. Most people think they live under a rock. My mother has been invited to weddings that are not JW and she has attended. It really depends on how close you are to the person. If you are talking about a church ceremony they will probably not attend. It really depends on what their concience tells them. Do not expect them to participate in activities such as catching the garter or a money dance. I have been to both types of weddings and they have a lot of similarities. They do have bridesmaids and music, dancing. They don`t have money dance or the garter toss. Just this weekend my mother attended my stepfather`s cousins wedding. They can still be a guest like everyone else and have a good time. Like i said before it is really what their conscience allows them to do. I wouldn`t worry too much about it, they know what to expect if they decide to attend a non JW wedding. Good Luck.

Hi - Although I am no longer a Jehovah`s Witness, I was raised as a "Witness" and my mom and some immediate family members stiil are "Witnesses". They do attend "non-witness functions" but as was mentioned in an earlier post, it really depends on how close they are to the person and how much their conscience allows to do. They WON`T go if it`s in a church. They`ll probably attend the reception if it`s in a banquet hall, but probably won`t stay until the end. Witnesses do dance, sing, party and drink in moderation and have fun however, but mostly amongst themselves. It`s certainly not offensive to invite them to a wedding. But to avoid putting either of you in an uncomfortable position, privately ask your boss if he would be interested in coming. Explain that you know he`s a "Witness", but aren`t sure if he would feel comfortable attending a "worldly" (which means non witness) function. If you don`t feel comfortable with that, send the invite and wait for the reply. Everyone here gave some pretty good suggestions. Hope these help.