The simplest stories work best
- "This is Anna, a friend from the city"
- "We met through friends a while ago"
- "She is good company and was free this weekend"
Agree three things before the day
- Her first name, and whether she uses her own
- How long you have known each other
- What she does, in one sentence
Questions that will come
"How did you meet?" and "Are you two together?" are the usual ones. Decide the answers together; "we are friends" is true on the day and needs no follow-up.
What not to do
Do not invent an engagement, a long relationship or a shared past that relatives will ask about next year. A friend at the wedding is easy to explain; a fiancée who disappears is not.
Frequently asked questions
Will she pretend to be my girlfriend?
She will follow the introduction you agree, within the platonic rules. Most clients find "a friend" works better than a romance.
What if someone asks directly?
Agree an answer in advance. She will never volunteer the arrangement.
Can she meet my family?
Yes — that is often the point of the day. Brief her on who is who.