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Futuremrswilson
Master June 2023

Bridesmaid told No Plus One

Futuremrswilson, on July 22, 2016 at 10:23 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 51

My best friend is a bridesmaid in my wedding. I am giving her a plus one to my wedding. She is in another wedding, where she has been told she will not be allowed a plus one, and that she is the only one and the bride hopes she understands. I'm curious as to your take on this....cause I am absolutely floored by that!! My understanding is that wedding parties are allowed plus ones if they want one? Or am I out of touch? Lol I'm just wondering what you all think.

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Latest activity by Shelby, on October 5, 2021 at 5:34 PM
  • Mrs. Sasswood
    Master October 2016
    Mrs. Sasswood ·
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    BP should for sure get plus 1's/guests. No doubt about that!

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  • Christina
    VIP September 2017
    Christina ·
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    Mine are all married so they would definitely get one but I would most definitely give a plus one to anyone in my BP.

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  • R&B2016
    VIP October 2016
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    Is the friend in a relationship? Just curious, because if so SUPER RUDE. Either way she should get a plus one, but it's extra rude if she is with someone!

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  • becomingburnett2017
    Devoted June 2017
    becomingburnett2017 ·
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    Wait she is the only one that isn't allowed a plus one?? How is that even a thing? How could you single not only your friend, but a member of your BP out and not allow them a plus one? CRAY.

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  • Futuremrswilson
    Master June 2023
    Futuremrswilson ·
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    That's what I thought and my mother taught me during wedding planning! She is in a committed relationship now, she wasn't when the bride got engaged but the wedding is 14 months away so in my mind that's enough time to adjust and her SO is just lovely! To me it's a no brainer but I guess not to all lol Smiley smile

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  • Jacqui76
    Master May 2016
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    That's kind of a friendship ender.

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  • Futuremrswilson
    Master June 2023
    Futuremrswilson ·
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    @jacqui if only it were that simple...in her case the bride is family!

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  • becomingburnett2017
    Devoted June 2017
    becomingburnett2017 ·
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    The wedding is STILL 14 months away and the bride is still saying she doesn't get one? Honestly, she should have gotten one from the get-go but I would understand if the wedding was like a week away and she had already RSVPed no plus one, and the bride had confirmed the head count with the caterer, but 14 months out and she doesn't get a plus one? Ridiculous.

    ETA: words

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  • LizzyC
    Master April 2016
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    So beyond rude to not allow that. These people should be your VIPs!

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  • Futuremrswilson
    Master June 2023
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    @becomingburnett I completely agree! Even if she wasn't in a relationship she would still get a plus one to my wedding on her RSVP....and she would never wait until last minute to tell me so I really don't know what the other brides problem is

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  • Nancy
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    Nancy ·
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    I was a bridesmaid and wasn't given the 'opportunity' to bring a plus 1 but I wasn't in a relationship at the time so it didn't bother me. I'm sure if I was dating someone, I would have been able to bring him along.

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  • Catlady11317
    VIP January 2017
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    That's insane! Everyone in the bridal party should certainly have a plus one. Everyone over 18 will have one at our wedding.

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  • bellamae
    Master March 2017
    bellamae ·
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    If you're in the wedding you should always get a plus one.

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  • K
    Devoted June 2016
    Kim ·
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    If I'm asked to be in a wedding and then told my DH cannot attend? I won't either. Rude. Even if I wasn't married..nope. Wtf? I like you enough to ask you to be in my wedding, pay a lot of money for that privilege, but not enough to pay $ for you to have someone there with you? Um.. I'm busy that day...

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  • Futuremrswilson
    Master June 2023
    Futuremrswilson ·
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    I can understand not giving ALL guests a plus one depending on how many other guests get invited and what their circumstances might be but these people in your BP have taken on a huge commitment being a part of your day...a plus one doesn't seem like too much to give to me!

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  • A
    Beginner December 2016
    Amanda ·
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    That is wrong. I am getting married Dec 30 of this year. I had told my girls to let me know no later then by the end of Nov. If their husbands, boyfriends and kids are coming. I don't care just let me know. To me that is just being a bridzilla. Not cool.

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  • Futuremrswilson
    Master June 2023
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    @kim I love your answer! I would be busy too!

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  • Alice
    Expert September 2016
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    I have been a bridesmaid and not had a plus one and had a bf at the time. I didn't feel bad, but it was my cousin so I did know a lot of people there. I don't think a person should have a plus one just as factor of being in the bridal party. I do think a person should have a plus one if they are in a relationship.

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  • LizzyC
    Master April 2016
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    Alice I totally disagree. Even if they aren't in a relationship, I think your BP is extra special and should have the option to bring a guest no matter what. My MOH wasn't in a relationship either, but she brought her sister.

    "Hey be my MOH because I love you the most out of everyone and give a speech, but you're not dating anyone so no guest for you."

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  • Page
    VIP May 2017
    Page ·
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    That's ridiculous. The BP especially should get plus 1s! A friend of mine had this happen and she was so hurt by it.

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