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Bridesmaid told No Plus One

Futuremrswilson, on July 22, 2016 at 10:23 PM

Posted in Etiquette and Advice 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...

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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  • Mrs. Coakley
    Master June 2017
    Mrs. Coakley ·
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    Eh, I think if they are in a relationship they should be invited with their sig. other, but I wouldn't want my bridesmaids bringing random friends. It's up to the couple.

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  • Mrs.Brown
    Expert August 2016
    Mrs.Brown ·
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    Yes the get a plus one... in my case my best friend is bringing her boyfriend, her mom and her sister (they are like my second family) Smiley smile

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  • Mrs.Brown
    Expert August 2016
    Mrs.Brown ·
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    Yes the get a plus one... in my case my best friend is bringing her boyfriend, her mom and her sister (they are like my second family) Smiley smile

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  • BeachBride
    VIP June 2017
    BeachBride ·
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    I literally only have 1 single girl friend. She is a BM and she is the only one getting a plus one. She may use it, but she has the option. Some of FHs single guy friends have already told us they don't want plus ones because they want to try to take someone home from the after party at the bar...

    PSA in case it hasn't already been said: a plus one is for a truly SINGLE person. someone in a relationship for any amount of time gets their so invited.

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  • G
    Just Said Yes June 2018
    Grace ·
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    Ok well think of it like this. If you are a bridesmaid, not only are you paying for the dress to be in her wedding (whether you can afford it or not, which as of right now I cannot but I’m still finding a way to pay for a $200 dress that I don’t even like) but you’re helping her make sure things run smoothly you’re helping plan the bachelorette party and you’re doing so much to make sure her day is wonderful. And she won’t even give you the courtesy of having a plus one. Whether you’re in a relationship at the time or not. YOURE IMPORTANT TO HER FOR HER YOU ASK YOU. BUT NOT IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO BRING SOMEONE ELSE TO THE WEDDING THAT THEY DONT KNOW. So then why are you a bridesmaid? No on at the wedding I will be attending is allowed a plus one unless it’s a husband, fiancé, or a boyfriend they know. But I’m a bridesmaid and my bride is one of my best friends. Has been since 7th grade.
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    Savvy October 2020
    Alejandra ·
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    I think saying she's the only one that can't have one is ridiculous but we're not allowing plus ones for anyone that isn't in a relationship or married. We can't afford all the extra heads and we've already reach our limit on guests.
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  • Mrsbdg
    Champion August 2017
    Mrsbdg ·
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    Oh geez all of our BP got plus ones. That's so strange to me...
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  • PBiazinha
    VIP May 2018
    PBiazinha ·
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    I heard about it before - and I heard this horrible story here in WW about the guy that was a groomsman, and the bride and groom allowed him to bring the wife but she was absolutely not allowed in any pre-wedding event on days prior to the wedding *(on a destination wedding, so they had luncheon and rehearsal dinner) so she had to sit at a table alone while her husband was across the room having a meal with the whole wedding party and parents of the couple getting married. So yeah, people can go above and beyond on their rudeness!

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    Devoted December 2018
    FutureMrs.A ·
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    What about if a member of your bridal party is in a seriously toxic relationship and her boyfriend has admitted that he hates my sister, who is the maid of honor? Debating giving my friend in my bridal party a plus one because of the above. He is psychotic, has made her lose 50+ lbs in about 6 months due to stress, and never leaves her alone when she's around her friends (us.) Should I still give her a plus one?

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  • kbrands
    Super December 2018
    kbrands ·
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    You definately need to provide your bridal party with plus ones!

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  • Shelby
    Just Said Yes March 2022
    Shelby ·
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    What if your bridesmaid is in a relationship but he can’t go and now she wants to bring another friend... that’s a girl.....?
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