Is there anything else I can do, or should I give in gracefully?

My husband and I are returning to the city we got married in to celebrate our 25h wedding anniversary. As part of our time there, we want to have a party with our friends from that city (most attended our wedding).

We have not lived there for 22 years, but have seen and kept in touch with people. One couple, close friends we visit back-and-forth with often, offered their house to us to have the party.

Now, one of the couple has asked to invite a woman all three of us worked with all those years ago, but that neither my husband nor I liked much.

I tried gentle dissuasion, but my friend is not subtle (He’s a guy.). Should I push? Should I have my husband try? Should I give up?